Dr. Ann

If you want an easy way to cut your risk of type 2 diabetes, go for more orange and green veggies! In a study that followed the dietary habits of over 37,000 Europeans for a ten-year period, those consuming the most carotenoids, specifically alpha and beta-carotene, cut their risk of type 2 diabetes up to 22 […]

Savory, yet sweet, naturally low in calories, yet filling–sweet potatoes are brimming with life-giving power. This delicious “healthy” starch comes naturally loaded with vitamin C, B vitamins, and potassium, but is most prized for its off-the-charts beta-carotene content. One medium sweet potato provides over 200% of our daily requirement for this key nutrient! Because of […]