In a landmark new report, scientists tragically concluded that diabetes and fasting blood sugar levels >100mg/dl (prediabetes) increase the risk of death from all causes. To complete the evaluation the researchers reviewed 97 former published studies covering 820,900 individuals and 12.3 million person-years of follow up. (a mammoth study which adds to the validity of […]
Healthy eating is both easy and delicious and sharing the joys of living well with as many people as possible is a central theme in my mission. Discover this for yourself as I share 10 simple ways to boost the nutrition of your favorites with great- tasting extras. READ ON >>
The wicked ways of trans fats have struck again! Based on a provocative new report involving over 12,000 European adults followed over a 6 year period of time, scientists concluded that those consuming the most trans fats were nearly 50 %!! more likely to develop depression vs. those who did not consume this man-made fat. […]
Another sound approach to living a longer life is to include an abundance of plant foods containing alpha-carotene. In a study of 15,318 adults followed over a 14 year period, the risk of death from heart disease, cancer and all other causes was 39 percent lower for those with the highest blood levels of alpha-carotene […]
Sugary beverages continue to rear their ugly heads on the chronic disease front. Aside from smoking, consuming sugary beverages tops my list of unhealthy habits. Soda has zero nutritional value and has repeatedly been linked to great harm. In a new report that analyzed data from 11 previous studies, researchers concluded that drinking one or […]
Ring in the New Year with a renewed commitment to take charge of your health! Here are some simple, yet powerful “healthy resolutions” to place you and your family on the path to optimal wellness. Give yourself an “oil change.” Make extra virgin olive oil your oil of choice for room temperature, low heat and […]
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 […]
If you enjoy carrots, celery, bell peppers, olive oil and rosemary, you would be wise to include them in your diet more often. These already great-for-you foods are uniquely high in the plant compound luteolin. In a new laboratory study, this plant chemical proved to be very effective at quieting the damaging brain inflammation […]
Appetite control is the Holy Grail for weight control. Here are 3 simple and delicious ways to help you eat less. Dig the Power of Protein Protein is nature’s diet pill – providing longer lasting appetite suppression than either fats or carbs. Include some healthy (lean) protein at every meal. The right dose( around 12+ […]
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 […]
I am so excited to share one of my all-time favorite recipes with you — these Carrot-Sesame Burgers are absolutely delicious and a huge hit with my family! serves 4-6 3 large carrots 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, roughly chopped 3 tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 garlic cloves, chopped […]
Fish oil supplements made headline news on 2 fronts this month. The largest clinical trial ever undertaken to test the efficacy of fish oil for the treatment of depression revealed some very promising and happy results. For study subjects with unipolar depression (depression without an anxiety disorder), the fish oil supplement relieved depression on par […]
