Just another reason to include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Strive for 9 servings per day (ideally, mostly veggies!) and put a smile on your face! Read more here.
Nutrition and Diet
Feed Your Brain
Attached is a description of healthy foods for your brain–and they are delicious, too! Avocados, berries, coffee, salmon, and more. I do recommend against consumption of gluten grains, however–and limiting other grains, too. Read more here.
An Apple A Day . . .
This research has linked eating an apple everyday for 4 weeks with reducing LDL (the so-called “bad” cholesterol). LDL can accumulate in blood vessels causing plaque build-up and cause hardening of the arteries. And we’re in luck–it’s apple season! So, get to the farmers market and grab a bushel of […]
Probiotics–Good for You!
Research is bearing out what was first proposed 100 years ago–that consuming foods rich in microorganisms is beneficial to our health. They refer to yogurt in this article, but please also include kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, etc.–just be sure you are finding truly fermented foods, not just pickles in vinegar. Good […]
Coconut Oil
I’ve recommended coconut oil (1 tbsp/day) to many of my patients and wanted to come up with a palatable means of dosing. I came up with this recipe last night–yummy!!! 1 cup og unrefined coconut oil 2 tsp. og ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. raw honey 2 tsp. og cacao nibs […]
A Perspective on Healthy Eating
This is a “well-put” article on why many don’t eat healthfully, and the importance of doing so!
More News About Fruits and Veggies
More links to the benefits of eating foods rich in antioxidants–so get to the farmer’s market and pick up a basket of fruits and veggies!! For your health!
Eat Your Breakfast!
Recent survey has revealed that students skipping breakfast had a more difficult time focusing at school. Please remember to include whole foods–egg, meat, and veggies in particular!
Continue Your Fish Oil Supplements
A recent report states that fish oil supplements do not help with heart disease. A closer look reveals flaws in this study. Watch this video.
Kale–A Tasty Superfood!!
Kale–one of my favorite veggies! I saute it with other veggies (cabbage, onion, green beans, etc.) and pepitas for breakfast with eggs. I like to toss it with sesame oil and curry powder then dehydrate it for a crispy snack. I even add it to salads! Try it, you’ll like […]
