Last fall, government health experts admitted their decades-long advice to cut fat from your diet was wrong. All wrong. Then, in February of this year, the government experts made another [...]
Category: Nutrition
Health experts cling to busted “low-fat” myth
The word is out. The U.S. government’s long-standing advice to avoid dietary fat is complete bunk. Dietary fat isn’t the culprit behind heart disease. And we’ve had this clear evidence for a very [...]
Too many nutritionists still stuck in dark ages
The government recently retracted many of its misguided dietary recommendations. It finally admitted that eggs, meat, salt, and saturated fats don’t cause chronic diseases. As I’ve warned for 30 [...]
Olive oil improves heart disease markers in just hours
Researchers consistently link the Mediterranean diet with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. And olive oil, which is a major component of the diet, receives much of the credit. In fact, [...]
Some surprising health benefits of pizza
For many people I know, pizza is a reasonable option for a quick, easy meal on a Friday night at the end of a long week. Especially on traditional “meatless” Fridays during Lent, coming up again [...]
An apple a day can keep obesity away
By now, winter may seem endless. But you can capture some warmth and sunshine (and all the nutrition that goes with it) by eating plenty of fresh fruits. In fact, one common fruit might actually [...]
Plant lives matter too
I respect and admire all those who protect animals and protest animal cruelty. I also support and have volunteered my time with Physicians for Social Responsibility in Bethesda, MD. This [...]
Boost your metabolism with this natural extract
New research shows one ancient herb used in Chinese medicine can help you boost your brainpower and your metabolism. How’s that for a fresh start for your mind and body in 2015? I’ll tell you [...]
Three more trendy “superfoods” to avoid
Yesterday, I told you about three decidedly unimpressive “superfoods.” The truth is, Nature doesn’t make any one plant healthier than the next. Each food found in Nature gives you a different [...]
Beware of these gimmicky “health” foods in 2015
Perhaps you resolved to eat right and lose some weight in the New Year. And that’s a great resolution. But it’s a jungle out there. It can be hard to go it alone and make good choices. Plus, it [...]