Yet another article summarizing new findings on the benefits of dark chocolate. Just be sure to get high quality dark chocolate and limit your portions–so hard to do!! Read more here.
Nutrition and Diet
Berries to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Include berries–especially strawberries and blueberries based upon this article–in your diet as a way to prevent age-related cognitive decline. There are so many benefits to eating berries: reduced inflammation, improve eye health, and more! And they are delicious, too!! Read more here.
Omega -3 Fatty Acids to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
More information about what we already suspect: that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. So eat your wild salmon, nibble on nuts, and take your cod liver oil!! (avoid margarine!!!!) Click here.
Garlic Fights Food Poisoning
Research is showing that the constituents in garlic fight a bacteria associated with food poisoning–even better than antibiotics! If you suspect food poisoning, start eating garlic–and call for an appointment since there may be other causes of your symptoms. Read more here.
Dangers of Sugar
This is a CNN report on the dangers of sugar and soft drinks. Please remember that artificial sweeteners are also ill-advised. Stick to water and herbal teas–as an occasional treat, enjoy a small serving of dilute fruit juice, coffee or red wine. Read more here.
Eat Breakfast, Please
Skipping breakfast can not only cause fatigue, depression, and memory problems, it is also associated with an increase risk of diabetes. So, eat a healthy breakfast everyday–and include veggies!! Click here.
Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Recurrence of Cancer
Just as we work on healthy lifestyles to reduce our potential risk of cancer, it is important to maintain healthy habits when recovering from cancer. Exercise and a diet low in carbohydrates is critical. This article summarizes recent findings. Click here.
Please Avoid Veganism for Babies
An adult choosing a vegan lifestyle is one thing, but raising an infant on a vegan diet is ill-advised. This article summarizes the risks of raising a baby on a vegan diet. Read more here.
Veggies and Fruits For Your Health
Can you hear my chant? Include more vegetables in your diet! Here is another list of foods which offer health benefits. Click here.
Easy Ways to Curb Your Sweet Tooth
Boy, there are those days when we just can hardly control our sweet tooth. And while a small serving may be fine as an occasional treat, those cravings can really get in the way of good health and nutrition goals. This article lists some helpful (and healthful) ways to curb […]
