Dr. Ann

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 

This year I finally got around to planting my very own vegetable garden, and have thoroughly enjoyed both the process and the delicious, super healthy, nutrient-packed veggies it yields. Related content: 5 Skinny Reasons to Include a Salad with Your Dinner  [VIDEO] Getting Your Kids to Eat More Veggies Asian Cabbage Salad  [RECIPE]

In an analysis that included the most comprehensive and authoritative to date, nuts proved their efficacy in improving blood lipid levels.  After pooling the data from 25 separate clinical tests, scientists determined that including up to a third of a cup of nuts dailylowers LDL (bad) cholesterol by 7.4 percent, lowers triglycerides by 10.2 percent, […]

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 […]

Ring in the New Year and the dawn of a new decade with a renewed commitment to take charge of your health! Here are my top 5 picks for healthy eating tips for wellness. Go nuts.  Include a small handful of nuts (about 1 oz) in your diet each day.  These delectable morsels of good […]

Restrict the Great White Hazards – white flour products, white rice, white potatoes, and sugar/sweets.  They drive your blood sugar down quickly which triggers sugar cravings. Avoid artificial sweeteners.  These exquisitely sweet agents keep your inner cookie monster primed and ready. Eat regularly – 3 meals a day with a mid-afternoon snack and be sure […]