It is now firmly established that not all body fat is created equal when it comes to making us sick. Although we may not like the appearance of fat deposited on our arms, legs, hips, and thighs, this fat is a rather benign metabolic slug that basically just its sits there. This is in sharp […]
Not all salads require lettuce. Here is a great recipe for one of my favorite No-Lettuce Salads: Ingredients Serves 4 to 6 -1 red bell pepper, chopped -1 yellow bell pepper, chopped -1 seeded, peeled cucumber, chopped -10 baby carrots, diced -1 avocado, diced -½ to ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese -EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil) […]
Here are two of my favorite summertime veggies and delicious ways to prepare them. Like all green veggies, okra is great for you. This southern favorite provides a handsome dose of the heart-happy vitamins A and C along with the bone-friendly minerals calcium and magnesium. What really sets this unique veggie apart, however, is its […]
Although they come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes – all varieties of winter squash have show-stopping nutritional excellence. A single ½ cup serving provides over 100% of the daily requirement for vitamin A along with a big hit of fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins and precious minerals for just 37 calories. […]
Well stocked salad bars offer a quick and convenient opportunity to tap into the extraordinary nutritional benefits the right foods can provide. Fortunately – comprehensive salad bars are now easy to access. My personal favorites are Ruby Tuesday, Whole Foods and Earth Fare. To successfully navigate through the salad bar and get the most nutritional […]
Thanks to a new study from Harvard-based scientists, we have some promising new evidence that certain fruits and veggies are better than others for our waistlines. For this study, researchers monitored the diets and weight status of 133,000 men and women every 4 years over a 24 year period. Overall, study subjects who increased their intakes of fruits […]
Fiber has a long list of health benefits, but fighting fat and protecting metabolic health is arguably where it shines most brilliantly. Here are the best ways to get more of this special compound in your daily diet. Consume as many fruits and veggies as possible. The superstars for fiber content include: berries (raspberries #1), […]
Of all the things you could do to improve your health and quality of life, eating a healthy diet is right at the top of the list. In fact, I do not know of any other strategy in all of modern day health and biomedical science (except possibly exercise) that comes close to providing the […]
We already know that fruits and veggies can help us look, feel, and stay younger, and now, thanks to some nifty new science, we can also add sexier to that fabulous list. In a first-of-its-type experiment, scientists set out to evaluate how skin coloration impacts the perception of “facial attractiveness” as well as mate selection. […]
Having an abundance of “good bacteria” in your gut is critical for weight control and health. And eating an abundance of real fiber foods (fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, whole grains) is the #1 thing you can do to get them in there.
Choose those with the deepest, richest color. The more color, the more beneficial phytochemicals it provides and usually the more fiber, vitamins and minerals too. The superstars include: all cruciferous (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, collards), carrots, garlic, onions, leaks, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, winter squash, asparagus, red/orange/yellow bell peppers, berries, cherries, […]
Roasting is arguably the easiest and tastiest way to prepare your veggies. It preserves their nutrients while concentrating their natural sugars and flavors, which makes them particularly yummy to even the pickiest palates. Roasting also shrinks them in size (because it removes their water), making it easier to consume more in one sitting. Based on […]
