Here are some great recommendations to get your “spring cleaning” (of your health!) off to a good start. And they’re delicious, too!!!
Nutrition and Diet
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.
Nutmeg–For Your Health!
And now for some fun news! Nutmeg is good for us–and delicious, too! Read on . . .
Lead in Imported Rice
Recent findings reveal toxic levels of lead (in addition to previously reported arsenic levels in rice) in rice and rice flour: AANP – Toxic Levels Of Lead Common In Imported Rice, Rice Flour – (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)–A new study has found that the rice imported into North America from Asia, […]
Keep Eating Those Veggies and Fruits
Gosh, I’ve probably already used this post title before, but the fact remains that research continues to reinforce the importance of including vegetables and fruits in our diets. Here is yet another review. In general, I recommend 9 servings of vegetables daily (no, that does NOT include potatoes) plus several […]
L-Carnitine and Meat-Lover’s GI Bugs May Be Trouble
This research is showing a link between protein (specifically L-carnitine in this study), gut bacteria, and increased risk for heart disease. Yes, it includes supplementation. If you are supplementing with L-carnitine, please schedule an appointment so we can discuss potential options. And, as always, keep your diet plant-based and limit […]
Trans-Fats = Increased Death-rate
And more info on fats–consumption of bad fats (trans fats) causes an increased rate of death from all causes. Avoid processed and packaged foods and stick to healthy, whole foods! AANP – Amount Of Dietary Trans Fats Linked To Higher Mortality Rate – (Thursday, April 04, 2013)–New research has found that […]
Live Longer, Eat Fish
The title of this article says it all! The researchers found a 2-year increase in lifespan with those who consumed more fish. Just be sure to include wild-caught fish.
Health Benefits of Tea
Tea may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. And it takes marvelous, too!! Sip a delicious cup of tea while you read this article. 🙂
Fats for Your Health
More research is being revealed that confirms omega-6 consumption with increased risk of death relative to diets rich in animal fats. This report “found that increasing omega-6 PUFA from safflower oil increased death rates from cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality when compared to a diet rich in […]
