My daughter Lucie loves baking healthy treats. Here are some great tips we’ve both adopted for healthier – and wildly delicious – baking: Substitute canola oil for shortening, stick margarine or butter. Canola oil/butter blends also acceptable. Use ground flax seeds, ground nuts or prepared all natural nut butters in place of bad fats (butter, […]
In a powerful landmark report that sought to drill down to what specific dietary and lifestyle factors most closely correlated to weight gain over time, Harvard researchers uncovered some very striking and consistent findings. This behemoth of a study involved over 115,000 adults followed for up to 20 years. Of all the factors they followed […]
Available fresh from early summer to the late fall, usually available frozen, and always available canned – wild salmon is one of the healthiest protein packages on earth. This delectable fish is virtually exploding with almighty omega 3 fats along with several key nutrients, including magnesium, selenium, B vitamins, and vitamin D (think heart health, […]
We are consuming record amounts of sugars in our diets. Based on the latest scientific reports, the average American consumes 350-475 calories a day of “added” sweeteners. That is the equivalent of 22-30 teaspoons! (“Added” sugars are those that are put into processed foods and beverages – not the “natural” sugars already present in foods […]
-Be sure to have some high quality protein at each feeding/meal. The digestion of protein gives rise to a prolonged and sustained blood glucose level which translates to a steady and robust energy level. My top picks for energizing proteins are omega 3-fortified eggs, nuts, beans, fish, low-fat plain yogurt, and skinless poultry. -Indulge in […]
Over the past two decades, omega 3 fats have been rocketed to the scientific forefront as the darlings of the healthy fat world, and according to three new reports, we would be very wise to consume them in abundance. All three of these evaluations were specifically addressing omega 3 fats and brain/mental health. Here are […]
Considering the fact that every ingredient in this heavenly concoction can stand alone as a superstar food for cardiovascular health – of course hummus will keep your heart happy and humming. Whether you use it as a spread, a dip, or in your sauces and salad dressings, each time you indulge you are feeding your […]
A simple way to eat less is to downsize your dinnerware. We tend to serve ourselves less food and consequently eat less food when we use smaller plates, bowls, and utensils. Additionally, seeing more food and less plate is more appetizing and satisfying on the front end than seeing less food on a larger plate. RELATED Reining In […]
According to a refreshing report from JAMA (JAMA August, 24/31, 2011), including the “right foods” has a greater impact on lowering cholesterol levels than excluding the wrong foods. It is well-established that reducing “bad” fats (saturated and trans) can lower cholesterol levels, but this clinical trial revealed that regularly consuming foods that contain the natural […]
There were so many sensational new reports extolling the benefits of physical activity I just could not decide on just one so here are the highlights from all of them! Using an “objective measure” of physical activity – researchers reported that older adults who were the most physically active were 90 percent less likely to […]
Control your portions! This can certainly trim your grocery bill and your restaurant bill and recent scientific evidence finds that consistently controlling portions is the fastest direct route to weight loss. According to an article published in Obesity Research, Sept 2004, controlling portions increased the chances of successful weight loss by almost four fold! Dump […]
The flood of new science from the past decade extolling the benefits of exercise for brain health are simply mind-blowing. Thanks to Columbia University researchers, we have yet another study to add to our “exercise for brain health” archive. After following the exercise habits of 1,238 elderly subjects over a six-year period of time, investigators […]
