I recently reported on a shocking study that found a poor diet is the No. 1 cause of death globally. That’s because poor diets—devoid of wholesome, satisfying foods—fail to give you the basic [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Train doctors to fight pandemics, not social injustice
As I warned back in March, America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was flawed from the beginning. And some of the blame for this flawed strategy should fall squarely on the [...]
Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to exercise
After last week’s Thanksgiving feast, you’re probably feeling the call to get out and exercise. As always, I encourage moderation, as the current science shows that engaging in just 140 to [...]
Don’t spend the holiday season counting calories, sugars, sodium, or carbs
More Americans than ever are dieting, according to a large treasure trove of new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unfortunately though, most of them are [...]
Take some time to celebrate, relax, and reflect this Thanksgiving weekend
Years ago, most of us with regular jobs went back to work on the day after Thanksgiving. But today, most people take the whole weekend to celebrate and relax. And this longer celebration [...]
Relax—a bit of overindulgence on Thanksgiving won’t hurt you
Today, at your Thanksgiving table, some persnickety, modern-day Puritans may quibble about and question every item you put on your plate. But don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for enjoying [...]
How to preserve healthy foods to enjoy all year long
As we approach and celebrate the end of the harvest season, I always encourage you to undertake the time-honored tradition of preserving some fresh, organic produce so you can enjoy the healthy [...]
The unsung health hero “hiding” on your Thanksgiving table
Last week, I started planning the menu for our Thanksgiving day feast. And the one dish that always makes its way onto the Micozzi Thanksgiving table is fresh cranberry sauce. I find it adds a [...]
This seasonal spice brings more than just holiday cheer
Prediabetes is a skyrocketing problem in the U.S., affecting nearly 40 percent of Americans. Fortunately, even if your blood sugar has started to creep up in recent years, you aren’t [...]
[WARNING] “Pandemic panic” is paving the way for more deadly superbugs
Back in March, when the coronavirus first hit the U.S., I made a prediction that our reaction to the pandemic would cause far more harm than the “novel” virus itself. And, indeed, that’s what has [...]