Fiber has a long list of health benefits, but fighting fat and protecting metabolic health is arguably where it shines most brilliantly. Here are the best ways to get more of this special compound in your daily diet. Consume as many fruits and veggies as possible. The superstars for fiber content include: berries (raspberries #1), […]
How to Select a Healthy Cereal : There is a dizzying array of cereals to choose from these days with new arrivals on the grocery shelves almost weekly. Some are great for you while others are nutritional disasters. For a guaranteed healthy choice – simply refer to the Nutrition Facts box and select cereals that […]
If you are looking for a delicious and proven means to lower your bad cholesterol levels-eat more avocados! In a new clinical trial that compared three different diets (low-fat with no avocado, moderate fat with no avocado, and moderate fat with one avocado a day) those consuming the moderate fat avocado diet hands down […]
Thoughtful, strategic snacking can be a tasty and valuable weight control strategy. Here are 4 perfect options. Dry Roasted Edamame (“soy nuts”) Raw or Roasted Almonds (other nuts awesome too, but almonds arguably tops) Dried Chic Peas (available now at most grocers in all sorts of yummy flavors) Any Raw Veggie Dipped in Hummus […]
Of all whole grains, quinoa has the best overall nutritional profile. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Quinoa provides complete protein – which is very rare in the plant kingdom. Quinoa is uniquely high in two highly prized and super potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, kaemferol and quercetin. (Even more than in berries!) […]
Brown rice is a classic example of a physically intact whole grain and a far superior choice than white rice. Unlike its refined white counterpart, brown rice contains the full package of wholesome nutrition Mother Nature intended for us, and will not spike up your blood sugar level. The refining process that turns brown rice […]
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 […]
Berries are one of my top-rated fruits and a food I strive to include in my diet every day. Here are 5 great reasons to join me! Berries are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. Raspberries have more fiber per serving than any other fruit. Berries are a supreme food for brain health […]
Weight control is of monumental importance to your overall health and functionality. If you are a non-smoker, weight control is the most powerful tool you have to increase your chances of a long, healthy, and productive life. Here are nine strategies that I consider “essential” for lasting success with weight loss and weigh control. Meaning, if you […]
Having an abundance of “good bacteria” in your gut is critical for weight control and health. And eating an abundance of real fiber foods (fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, whole grains) is the #1 thing you can do to get them in there.
Choosing a healthy cereal is easy if you check its Nutrition Facts for these two things: five grams or more of fiber per serving and ten grams or less of sugar per serving. Here are ten common brands of cereal that pass the testbran: Post® Grape Nuts® Post® Great Grains® Kellogg’s® Wheat Chex® Kellogg’s® Bran Flakes® Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini-Wheats® […]
Artichoke hearts may be the most under appreciated and underutilized of all the superstar foods. For just 60 calories per serving you get a mighty kick of vitamin C, folate, and fiber along with a full cadre of minerals. But what really makes this special vegetable shine so brilliantly is its remarkable antioxidant power. Even right […]
