As you know, I recommend you enjoy five servings of organic fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy, balanced diet. I base this sensible recommendation on the latest science showing that [...]
Category: Diet
Six simple “steps” you can take to prevent debilitating falls
Millions of people ages 65 years and older trip and fall each year. But did you know that once you suffer a fall, it DOUBLES your chance of falling again!? Worse yet, one in five falls [...]
Are nightshade vegetables REALLY dangerous to your health?
Many “natural-know-it-alls” and wellness gurus blame nightshade vegetables for just about every health problem you can imagine. Especially arthritis and joint problems. But those breathless [...]
Enjoying this fall “comfort food” may significantly reduce blood pressure
In my view, potatoes are among the very best of all “comfort foods” we enjoy adding to the menu every fall. We toss them into soups. We bake them with cheeses, cream, and garlic to [...]
This Halloween treat may help SLOW aging and BOOST your health
This week, don’t worry about staying completely out of the trick-or-treat goodie bowl. Especially if it contains dark chocolate. In fact, I encourage you to indulge in this sweet treat [...]
Enjoy all the flavors of fall…without the added sugar! (Family recipe)
October is a perfect time of year for picking (and enjoying) fresh, whole apples. It’s also a great time of year to add them to special, seasonal treats—as many folks in New England do. In [...]
Trendy weight-loss supplements just don’t work—try THIS instead
Have you ever turned to an over-hyped weight loss supplement to aid in your efforts to shed a few unwanted pounds? If so, you’re not alone: An astounding one-third of people in the [...]
The ONE type of corn you should NEVER eat (Shocking!)
Today is Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day. Indigenous people have made countless contributions to the world’s culture, commerce, and cuisine. And one of their most [...]
Say “CHEERS” to sharper, clearer eyesight in your golden years
By the age of 80, more than half of all Americans will develop cataracts—a clouding of the eye lens, which can interfere with vision, reading, and driving, especially at night. Even worse? Once [...]
Do these foods REALLY cause colon cancer?
In a new meta-analysis looking at the impact of diet on colon cancer risk, researchers dragged out all the usual suspects: red meat, dairy, and alcohol. The problem is, the facts of [...]