Three Foods You should Eat Every Day: Nuts (any variety) Berries (any variety) Dark leafy greens (any variety) I always do!
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 […]
As a family physician, nutrition expert, and mother of 4, I am delighted to share my top picks for the healthiest snacks for kids. Cut fresh veggies (baby carrots, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, broccoli/cauliflower florets, etc.) – serve along with a “healthy dip” like hummus, low-fat salad dressing, guacamole, or salsa. Low-fat yogurt – […]
Did you know that one of the most powerful dietary strategies available to guard and protect your health is to eat foods that keep the level of inflammation in your body low? Well, it’s true – because we now know that inflammation is a key driver of almost all forms of chronic disease. Thankfully there […]
Getting overly hungry is the downfall of dieters everywhere. You know how it works: you think you’re behaving yourself by not eating, but you go too long between meals, and as a result, you grow so hungry that you feel as though your stomach has become a bottomless pit. While you know you should chop […]
Although you may not have recognized them as phytochemicals, many of you are likely familiar with some of the commonly known superstars such as lycopene in tomatoes, anthocyanins in berries, and sulforaphane in broccoli. I am certain that a brief profile of just these three amazing plant chemicals will motivate you to eat your fruits […]
For dark chocolate lovers out there like me, I am delighted to share further evidence that dark chocolate is a food you can love that loves you back — a true dietary superstar! After following about 20,000 adults for at least 10 years, European researchers reported those who included as little as a small square […]
Spring has sprung and so have those delectable asparagus spears. Like other green vegetables, asparagus are chock full of nutrients, providing 20 different vitamins and minerals including a huge dose of folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. This terrific trio makes them particularly valuable for heart health, healthy pregnancy, and keeping the immune system in good […]
The old saying is true, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! I swear by starting my day off right, with a healthy breakfast packed full of nutrients. Here are 3 of my personal favorite meals/recipes! A bowl of steel cut oatmeal A veggie omelet scramble Breakfast smoothie Get Recipes!
Myth – Omega 3 fat levels in farm raised salmon are less than wild caught. About 70% of the fresh salmon consumed in this country is farm raised. Although I consider farm raised (also know as “Atlantic” salmon”) to be an important source of valuable omega 3 fats (farmed generally a bit higher) and healthy […]
Take charge of your youth with these three anti-aging superstar foods. Wild Alaskan Salmon – Occasionally available fresh, frequently available frozen, and always available canned; this superstar protein is in a league of its own when it comes to helping you stay young. Wild Alaskan salmon is exploding with several key anti-aging nutrients including […]
Health and wellness are profoundly impacted by the food we choose to eat. One of the most spectacular scientific advancements of modern medical times has been the recognition that the majority of chronic diseases are directly linked to diet – both in terms of causation and protection. Indeed, diet-related chronic diseases represent the single greatest cause […]
