This report summarizes a re-investigation into results of a study completed between 1966 through 1973. While a reduction in cholesterol was achieved by substituting saturated fats with omega-6 oils, the risk of death was 17% higher! Several implications can be derived from this: that cholesterol may not be the best […]
Nutrition and Diet
Mediterranean Diet vs. Low-Fat Diet
Bottom line: the risk of death from a low fat diet was higher than a diet rich in nuts or olive oil. The results were so overwhelming, the researchers felt it was unethical to continue due to the risks to the low fat diet group. What this means: include healthy […]
Acne IS Impacted by Diet!
Naturopathic physicians have long been advising diet changes as part of treatment for acne. Now research is confirming the importance of appropriate diet. Glad they have confirmed it, but seems like a waste of research dollars in many ways . . . .
Yummy Avocado!!
What a great fruit this is!! Enjoy them in your diet–click here to learn some of the benefits!!
Healthy GI “Bugs” to Lower Cholesterol
New research is suggesting that, in addition to other benefits such as improved digestion and nutrition, appropriate GI flora may help reduce cholesterol as much as 9%!! Including healthy fermented foods can help support healthy GI flora: plain yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, etc. If you choose to supplement, be careful: […]
Folate Linked to Better Test Scores
This study reveals that folate (Vitamin B9) may be helpful for brain activity in children. Food sources of folate include leafy vegetables–think “foliage” (hence the name “folate”). So, eat your spinach, broccoli, salads, and kale! 🙂
Improve Your Sleep–Eat Well!
Love this report that a healthy diet also tends to provide improved sleep quality–likely an obvious statement, but hopefully a motivator if you’ve been on the fence about eating healthfully! So, here’s to a whole food diet and healthy sleep!
Dried Apples Improve Heart Health
Research has shown that eating dried apples reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Consuming nuts has also shown this trend. Bottom line: include healthy fruits, nuts and veggies in your diet! 🙂
Vitamin D–For Your Health!
This is a wonderful slideshow of recent findings on the importance of Vit. D. Current blood level goal is 60. Sadly, insurance companies are starting to refuse coverage of Vitamin D testing despite the overwhelming research that indicates its importance.
Another Reason to Eat Your Veggies!
Eating colorful vegetables appears to reduce the risk of estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer. And, of course, we know that vegetable consumption is beneficial for many other health reasons–from constipation to cancer. So, eat those wonderful veggies! Read more here.
