Gut microbes directly impact stroke severity and stroke outcomes. That was the riveting conclusion from a first-of-its-kind laboratory study. This illuminating discovery is thanks to an esteemed group of Cleveland Clinic scientists with over a decade of experience unraveling the relationship between TMAO, a toxic compound created by certain species of gut microbes, and health […]
Long-chained omega 3 fats like those in oily fish are firmly established as pivotal agents for brain health and regulating inflammation. Now, an eye-popping new lab study is revealing that these precious fats appear to be a powerful weapon for killing cancer cells as well. To make this determination, scientists conducted two studies. In the first, scientists added […]
If you love fruit like I do, you will be happy to learn that Mother Nature’s dessert appears to be a mighty safeguard against type 2 diabetes. In a study that monitored the diets and health of 7,675 Australian adults over a period of five years, those consuming two servings of fruit a day were 36 percent […]
Processed foods and red meat drive a proinflammatory gut microbiome. That was the conclusion of a new study that monitored the diets as well as the gut microbes of 1,425 study subjects across four groups—those with Crohn’s disease, those with ulcerative colitis, those with irritable bowel syndrome, and normal subjects.Across all groups, higher intakes of animal foods, sugar, processed foods, and […]
Popeye was right. Consuming leafy greens appears to strengthen our muscles! In a study that followed the diets and physical status of 3,759 men and women over a 12-year period, those consuming the most dietary nitrate, a compound abundant in leafy greens, exhibited significantly greater strength of the lower extremities relative to those consuming the least. These […]
Make room for more mushrooms! That was the upshot of a large review study examining the relationship between eating mushrooms and cancer risk. The review included 17 previously published studies encompassing over 19,500 study subjects. The results? In study subjects consuming the most mushrooms (around 18 grams a day or a small handful), cancer risk […]
Eating an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the surest ways to guard and protect your health and vitality. Thankfully, there is a long, delicious list of inflammation-busting foods on the menu. Foods are in no particular order. All dark leafy greens – dark lettuce greens, collards, Swiss chard, spinach, etc. Avocados Tomatoes, tomato paste Carrots […]
Here are some great tips to navigate the grocery store so you can walk out with the best foods to eat right for life! –Ignore the dizzying array (60 plus varieties!) of flavored and specialty yogurts now complicating the yogurt aisle and limit your selections to the one and only truly healthy yogurt—low- fat or […]
Butternut Squash Soup This is a fabulous Sunday night soup for the cooler months. Ingredients 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 in chunks 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4+ cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 1/2 […]
Serves 8 This is a dish you can feel great about enjoying…especially while on a weight loss journey. Everyone – even small children – loves it! Watch the video below to see how I make it at home. ♡ Ingredients 2 cans black beans (GOYA best), rinsed 1 small can shoe peg corn, rinsed 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, […]
Thanks to my dear friend, Pringle Franklin, I had the opportunity to join her and Father Nicholas Amato, author, speaker, and retreat leader, to discuss the spiritual richness of Centering Prayer and the fruits you can expect. This video was filmed at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery near Charleston, S.C. Thank you to the brothers for […]
Caution! Yo-yo dieting may come with grave risks. That was the conclusion of a new study. For this study, researchers followed the weight and health status of 3,768 adults for a period of 16 years. Study subjects who exhibited the greatest fluctuations in body weight (a telltale marker for going on and off diets) were […]
