In recent years, big business has somehow managed to convince millions of Americans that they need to follow a strictly plant-based diet to support their health. But, as an anthropologist, [...]
Category: Mediterranean Diet
How “happy hour” helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Despite spending billions of dollars on two, massive “Decades of the Brain” research projects, mainstream medicine still has no idea what really causes Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia—much [...]
This Christmas Eve, enjoy the “Feast of the Seven Fishes”
Today, on Christmas Eve, I imagine you’re busy preparing a special holiday meal—perhaps using some time-tested family recipes. In our family, we like to enjoy some fresh, local seafood on [...]
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 [...]
Following this delicious diet boosts “anti-aging” bacteria in your gut
Your microbiome—the environment in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract where billions of healthy probiotic bacteria thrive—is “ground zero” for your health. For example, a healthy microbiome with [...]
More ways olive oil, vinegar, and red wine protect against cardiovascular disease
I often talk about the benefits of following a traditional, Mediterranean-type diet. It’s considered the healthiest diet on the planet by experts far and wide. In fact, people who follow it [...]
Avoid Type II diabetes by eating like you’re on a Mediterranean holiday
Yesterday, I told you about an osteopath who is helping to usher in a paradigm shift within the American Diabetes Association (ADA) by talking about the real cause of Type II diabetes… A diet [...]
Savor the last bit of summer with this tasty, picnic staple
Every September, our family tries to savor the last few moments of summertime by preparing a few of our favorite seasonal dishes. So, we’ll fire up the grill, make a seafood boil, or pack a [...]
Enjoy this creamy treat as part of a balanced diet
You should feel good about eating yogurt, as it’s a key part of the healthiest diet on the planet—the Mediterranean diet. But you need to be careful about which type of yogurt you eat—especially [...]
Three easy tips for picking a good, high-quality olive oil
Olive oil is a major component of the healthy, balanced Mediterranean diet. And most people, including some health experts, assume extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is better than regular olive oil. [...]
