Dr. Ann

Whole grains have already reached blockbuster status as foods that provide broad-spectrum disease protection and a powerful study adds to many others touting this wholesome food group as a powerful defense against type 2 diabetes. In a study that followed the diets of over 5,000 adults over an 8-10 year period, those consuming the most […]

Including more whole grains in your diet is one of the tastiest and most effective ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, many cancers and obesity. For best results include 3 servings of whole grains every day. Here are 7 easy ways to get 3 servings a day. (1 serving is […]

The food industry has mastered labeling their products in such a way that we are tempted to eat just about anything. Many so-called “health foods” are nothing more than nutritionally defunct, empty calories masquerading as the good guys you want them to be. What follows are the most notorious “health food imposters.” Flavored yogurt products: Although […]

Carbs continue to be a source of controversy in many American’s minds. Are you one of the countless Americans suffering from total carb confusion?  I suspect many of you are, which is a shame because doing your carbs right is the second most powerful nutritional strategy available to you to protect your health.  And when […]

A powerful new study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition should motivate you to re-double your efforts in avoiding the Great White Hazards.  The report comprised the most definitive review to date of the impact sugar and refined, processed carbs like white flour (high glycemic index foods) have on disease […]