According to the results of this research, the optimal time-frame for introduction of solid foods in infants is between 4 months and 6 months. If introduced sooner or later, the risk of development of Type I diabetes doubles. More research is needed because I suspect that the typically recommended foods […]
Nutrition and Diet
Eating Fruits and Veggies Lengthens Lifespan
OK–so I’m not sure that this is really “news” but any information that can help us include more fruits and vegetables in our diet is worth it! This study reveals that those that include fruits and veggies survive approximately 3 years longer than those who don’t eat plants. And “tis […]
Cooking Classes
Many of my patients are eager to learn how to cook with whole foods, gluten-free, etc. Please click here for some great upcoming cooking classes.
BPA Dangers in Children
Sadly, those with lowest incomes have highest risk of BPA contamination due to reliance on packaged and processed foods with limited fresh fruits and veggies in their diets. BPA contributes to hormone imbalances–children are especially susceptible. Please make every effort to avoid packaged and processed foods in your diet. Read […]
Colon Cancer and Meats
This is just another article reporting on the link between “red and processed meats” and poorer outcomes for those with colon cancer. Recent research has admitted that the problem may be the processed meats and the additives in the red meats (not just the beef itself). Bottom line: do NOT […]
Exercise and Diet for Your Memory
Great information in this article regarding the importance of exercise and a healthy diet for your brain health–this is not new information but more information. They are incorrect regarding supplements, however. Supplements have been shown to improve brain function–but people respond best to the supplements that they need, not just […]
EWG’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
We all have budgets and while I could argue that buying organic produce may reduce your overall health costs the point remains that organic produce costs more per pound than non-organic. EWG has just posted its list of the worst non-organic foods and the best non-organic foods. Use this information […]
Fatty Fish Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
This research reveals that eating just 1 – 2 servings of fatty fish (sardines, salmon, etc.) can reduce the risk of breast cancer. My favorite sardines are by Bela–delicious!!
Eat Those Veggies = Live Longer!!
Love this report on veggies: AANP via the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – Five Produce Servings Daily Adds Three Years To Lifespan – (Monday, July 01, 2013)–The first very large study to investigate the subject found that those who consume a daily average of five total servings of fruit and vegetables live more […]
Carbs Trigger Cravings
Consumption of carbs triggers the brain to crave more carbs. This can obviously lead to obesity, but also impacts our overall nutrition status, health, brain chemistry (think ADD, ADHD for starters), etc. Please include lots of healthy veggies, fruits and proteins in your diet and leave the carbs out. Read […]
