I was so excited to see Dr. Ann last year when she came. I purchased her books and laminated grocery guides. I’m thankful to have learned so much from the book and listening to Dr. Ann, although I haven’t utilized all the info, I know our family has benefited, especially my 7 year daughter Serenity. While in the kitchen recently and having a conversation with […]
Caution couch potatoes! Lack of fitness in middle age may mean a smaller brain in later years. According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, scientist uncovered a direct correlation between poor fitness and less brain volume years later. For this study, researchers had 1,583 people enrolled in the famed Framingham Heart Study […]
Watch this video tip on why food is medicine and how it can help lower cholesterol in the body. It’s fascinating science!
Best Practices for Online Consultations You will receive a registration link that will prompt you to connect to the webinar platform where you will be able to communicate with Dr. Ann and see the PowerPoint presentation directly on your screen. To ensure a clear connection during your session please remember to: Prefer a computer that is […]
Broccoli is bonafide healthy food megastar. This non-starchy, cold weather veggie is chock full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, yet ridiculously low in calories. Even more remarkable, broccoli is home to over 150 health-promoting phytochemicals, including sulforaphane, now world famous for its anti-cancer prowess. Because I know that “volume” is a powerful appetite suppressant, broccoli […]
The perils of drinking sugary beverages strike again. In a new evaluation from the prestigious Framingham Heart Study, researchers reported that drinking sugary beverages was tied to larger accumulations of belly fat. This is of note because belly fat, known as visceral fat, is the deadliest type of body fat because it can dramatically boost the […]
… be sure these foods make their way into your grocery cart often! A variety of fruit – especially berries, apples, red grapes, cherries, oranges, and plums A variety of vegetables – especially dark leafy greens, red onions, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and red/orange/yellow bell peppers Extra virgin olive oil Herbs and spices – especially […]
Sleep is paramount for health and weight control. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to prevent sleep deprivation from putting a damper on your health and your diet. Here’s what I suggest: -Strive to get at least seven hours of restful sleep a night. Some people do even better with eight. -Make the room you […]
In the most powerful study of its kind to date, scientist confirmed a direct link in kids between eating breakfast and scoring higher on standardized tests. For this ground-breaking study, scientists compared the foods consumed over a period of just over 24 hours, which included two breakfast periods, in 5000 9-11 year-olds relative to their […]
It is turkey time and this delicious protein is one of the most nutritious and economical of all animal proteins. Turkey is an excellent source of several key nutrients including B vitamins, selenium, and zinc and offers one of the easiest ways to get in a hefty dose of protein without the burden of excessive […]
These are the foods you should be including in your diet regularly: Avocados Tomatoes Broccoli Brussels sprouts Asparagus Red/orange/yellow bell peppers Any dark leafy greens Any dark salad greens/lettuce Berries (any variety) Pomegranates Any whole citrus Apples – dried and fresh Red/purple grapes Organic plain soy milk Soy nuts Edamame Tofu Tempeh Fish, especially oily […]
Since the only type of yogurt I recommend is plain; here is my best advice for healthfully sweetening your plain yogurt. Take 1/3 to ½ of a diced ripe banana and microwave for 30-40 seconds. This softens it making it really easy to quickly blend into your yogurt and significantly boosts its natural sweet flavor. Try it – it […]
