Dr. Ann

Taking in any amount of trans fats. Science knows no safe level of intake for this truly “toxic” form of fat. Strictly avoid all processed foods that list “partially hydrogenated oil” in their ingredients list. Eating “ultra-palatable” foods with any regularity. Foods high in fat and/or sugar and salt can directly stimulate the brain’s pleasure […]

In a landmark  report that comprised the “world’s largest diet study” – researchers concluded that the most effective dietary regimen for preventing and treating obesity is one that is relatively high  in lean protein (25% of calories) and low in its glycemic response. (Glycemic response refers to how high and how fast the carbs you […]

Shrimp, clams, oysters, scallops and lobster offer a delectable and super-healthy alternative to meat proteins that are low in calories and have hardly any bad fat.  Shellfish are brimming with nourishment too including B vitamins, vitamin D, and those awesome omega 3 fats. They are rich in an array of important minerals and provide more […]

When you make your salad at dinner (which is something you should do every night!), go ahead and make one for your lunch the next day.  I can tell you from lots of personal experience – this is a huge time saver.  It also builds in a habit that is guaranteed to improve your health […]

Like other shellfish, shrimp offers a delectable and highly nutritious alternative to meat proteins.  Shrimp is low in calories and saturated fats and brimming with nourishment including B vitamins, vitamin D and a very respectable dose of omega 3 fats.  They are rich in an array of important minerals including zinc, selenium, copper, iron and […]

  Three Foods You should Eat Every Day: Nuts (any variety) Berries  (any variety) Dark leafy greens (any variety) I always do!

In yet another study, echoing what past studies have thankfully shown – good ole’ healthy living can shut off unhealthy genes.  In an evaluation of over 20,000 adults that focused on genetic variants linked to a higher risk of obesity, study subjects who adhered to a physically active lifestyle were 40 percent less likely to […]

Any form of cabbage is great for you, but red cabbage is simply stellar.  Like its “green cabbage cousin” it is super low in calories (only 30 per cup), brimming with nutrients (especially vitamins C, K and A), and turbo charged with some of the most powerful anti-cancer compounds ever identified in nature.  What makes […]

Thankfully, there are a host of proven strategies for losing and fighting belly fat. Here they are: Exercise as much and as often as possible — If you don’t accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity most days of the week you are virtually guaranteed to accumulate belly fat.  (I can always tell who […]

For adults, especially those over the age of forty, resistance physical activity is essential to maintain health.  Resistance physical activities include lifting weights, yoga, and using bands.  Benefits are numerous and include maintaining metabolism (preventing weight gain), reducing cardiovascular risk, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, maintaining strength and functionality, increasing bone density and […]

If you want to maximize youthfulness, here are 7 foods that should always be on your grocery list. Wild salmon Berries – any variety Dark leafy greens Apples Nuts – any variety Beans – any variety Avocados 

Evidence continues to mount that nutrition and prostate health are strongly linked.  Here are 5 foods that should always be on a man’s grocery list: Any form of canned or bottled tomato product.  (Low sodium best) Any whole soy foods – soy milk, tofu, tempeh, edamame or roasted soy nuts. Broccoli and its other cruciferous […]