In a study that included over 6,500 American youth ages 10-14, having a television in the bedroom was a significant predictor of weight gain. By statistical analysis, bedroom televisions account for over 15 million pounds of excess weight gain per year in American adolescents. (And over half of all teens in the US have a […]
The health credentials of plant foods high in flavonoids just got a big boost, this time for promoting healthy aging. Researchers from the esteemed and powerful Harvard Nurse’s Health study carefully monitored the diets of 13,818 women from their late fifties through their mid-sixties. Women with the highest dietary intakes of flavonoids had the greatest […]
All varieties of nuts are off-the-charts great for you, but walnuts deserve special mention. Here are 5 reasons to eat more of them. Walnuts offer unrivaled cardiovascular protection. Walnuts are an excellent source of those hard to find plant-based omega 3 fats. Walnuts are uniquely high in a special form of vitamin E, gamma-tocopherol, revered […]
Choose those with the deepest, richest color. The more color, the more beneficial phytochemicals it provides and usually the more fiber, vitamins and minerals too. The superstars include: all cruciferous (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, collards), carrots, garlic, onions, leaks, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, winter squash, asparagus, red/orange/yellow bell peppers, berries, cherries, […]
In the first major study to assess both fitness and body weight in the teen years—and relate it to the future risk of having a heart attack—scientists uncovered some notable findings. The study included 743,498 Swedish men who had their body weight and fitness levels measured at age 18. The study subjects were then monitored […]
Strive to eat at least 3 servings of oily fish in your diet each week. Oily fish is an unparalleled source of two smoking hot nutrients that most Americans do not get enough of: omega 3 fats and vitamin D. Tasty options include salmon (canned, frozen or fresh), tuna, sardines, lake trout, halibut, or herring.
Ring in the New Year and the dawn of a new decade with a renewed commitment to take charge of your health! Here are my top 5 picks for healthy eating resolutions. Go nuts. Include a small handful of nuts (about 1 oz) in your diet each day. These delectable morsels of good health […]
The benefits of physical activity are so potent and work so quickly that it is never too late to reap its remarkable rewards. In a new study that carefully monitored the physical activity levels of almost 3,500 elderly adults over an eight-year period, those who became physically active after the study began were more than […]
In the largest and most carefully conducted study of its kind to date, people who ate a daily serving of nuts were 20 percent less likely to die of any cause over the next 30 years vs. those who didn’t eat nuts. This landmark evaluation included over 118,000 US adults and was published in the […]
It may be cold outside, but winter brings us foods that are smoking hot for health! Be sure to eat these three often. Broccoli Broccoli is bonafide nutritional 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 […]
With over 20 years of experience as the nutritional gate-keeper for my husband and 4 children, I have mastered the science of health by stealth. Here are my favorite ways to sneak better nutrition into my family’s lives with simple switcheroos: 100% spreadable fruit for regular jelly/jams Part-skim or 2% cheeses for full-fat varieties […]
The science extolling the amazing benefits of exercise just keep rolling in. Here are three recent study highlights that I hope bring a smile to your face and more movement to your life and the life of your loved one’s. Regular moderate to vigorous exercise in youth was linked to significantly superior academic standing, […]
