Plant-based diets scored another healthy victory thanks to investigators from Colorado State University. After carefully following the diets of 34,028 Chinese women over 10 years, those who reported eating the most fruit, vegetables, and soy foods lowered their risk of developing breast cancer by 30 percent. The cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels […]
In what was the most eyebrow-raising report I reviewed this month, Princeton University researchers found that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is uniquely fattening relative to regular table sugar, and when consumed long term, leads to dramatic weight gain. To investigate, researchers performed two separate laboratory experiments with rats. In the first, male rats were […]
Even more heart healthy superstar foods for you to include in your diet regularly! Dark Chocolate Pecans – This delectable treat gives your heart the best of both worlds. Dark chocolate is loaded with the antioxidant flavanols that boost blood flow while pecans are brimming with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, like those in olive oil, that […]
One of the unhealthiest consequences of having excess body fat, or gaining weight in general, is how it affects the action of insulin, the body’s fuel-storage hormone. When we gain weight, especially in our abdominal areas, complex biochemical changes take place that alter how our cells respond to insulin. Specifically, our cells become less responsive, […]
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. Read on to discover this for yourself as I share 10 simple ways to boost the nutrition of your favorites with great- tasting extras. read more>>
As a woman, the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, and a proud member the board of directors of the Prevent Cancer Foundation , I want to share my top food picks for maximizing breast health: read more>>
There is a fascinating and growing body of science supporting that what a mother eats during pregnancy can have a significant impact on the risk of her child developing various diseases. A “first of its kind” study from the University of Netherlands looked at how eating different foods during pregnancy affected the risk of eczema […]
Communicate with your healthcare provider and directly convey to him or her that you are under financial constraints. Ask about less expensive alternatives in regards to testing and therapeutics. Make sure you know exactly what things are going to cost before you have them done or before you have to purchase them. Request generic drugs […]
At this point in science, the only proven means to slow the aging process (at least in laboratory animals) is chronic caloric deprivation. Indeed, animal studies have shown repeatedly that decreasing caloric intake long term can dramatically slow down the ever-ticking aging clock. read more>> To take the guess work out of grocery shopping, check […]
Up until now, there has never been credible data to support that calories consumed late at night were any more fattening than those consumed during the day. An intriguing new laboratory study however, reveals “hard data” to the contrary and should give us reason to be particularly food wary during the wee hours of the […]
I remain in awe of the spectacular power physical activity provides on the disease-busting front. Two new studies trumpet yet again its effectiveness for keeping the big C at bay. Reporting in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (July 09), Finnish researchers concluded that men who engaged in moderate to vigorous exercise for at least […]
One of the most spectacular scientific advancements of the past 2 decades has been the recognition that as individuals, we have enormous power and control over whether or not we will develop chronic disease. Thankfully, cancer is no exception to this glorious biologic reality. Based on the latest scientific estimates, up to 70% of all […]
