Love this “diary” of a formerly-diabetic chef and the use of diet as medicine! Our food choices can either injure us or heal us! This is good news–it puts each of us in the driver’s seat for our health!!
Author: PipeTabor
Just ONE Can of Soda . . .
Yes, it is being found that JUST ONE can of soda increases the risk of diabetes. Please, stick to water and herbal teas with dilute juice as an occasional treat.
Mushrooms for Weight Loss?
If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to try this approach: replacing meat with mushrooms for one meal per day has been associated with weight loss. Do be sure to cook ALL mushrooms prior to eating however.
Fenugreek for Increasing Muscle Strength
Attached is new information summarizing the potential benefit of fenugreek on increasing muscle strength. Fenugreek may also have anti-cancer benefits, too!
Spring Nutrition
Here are some great recommendations to get your “spring cleaning” (of your health!) off to a good start. And they’re delicious, too!!!
The Dirty Dozen
Environmental Working Group has just reported the latest “dirty dozen” most contaminated fruits and veggies–click here. The dirtiest include sweet peppers, tomatoes, and spinach. Some of the cleanest are asparagus, avocados and cantaloupe–also listed at their site.
Vitamin D and Fibroids
New research is linking low (very low, I might add) Vitamin D levels with increased risk of uterine fibroids. Currently, optimal serum levels are approximately 60 ng/mL, and I recommend testing for most patients prior to supplementation since excessive Vitamin D levels may be associated with bone degeneration.
Exercise Rx
This article lists “Exercise Rx’s” for conditions from fatigue to anxiety. Bottom line–let’s get moving! I have a challenge for you this week–walk to work! If you cannot walk the entire way, park about 1.5 miles from your workplace and walk the rest of the way. This should take about […]
Valerian
I’ve prescribed this beautiful herb primarily to reduce muscle spasms and to assist in sleep. Keep in mind that about 25% of us do not contain the enzyme to convert the active ingredient into a “sleep aid” and then it will keep us awake (you will need to try this […]
Running Vs. Walking?–Either is great!!
Love this info that states both walking AND running are good for our health. So, get moving! 🙂
