In yesterday’s Daily Dispatch, I told you about the one and only successful outcome of the government’s annual flu vaccine campaign: Today, more people than ever get the vaccine. Of course, the [...]
Category: Nutrition
Give up this dangerous habit in 2015
If you only give up one thing in the New Year, give up soda. And it’s so easy to do. Maybe you grew up calling it pop or even tonic, like me in New England. But thankfully, no matter what you [...]
Giving the gift of the Magi from head to toe
Today, the Christian world celebrates the birth of Christ. And surely, you know the story of the Three Wise Men who arrived in Bethlehem from the East bearing three gifts: gold, frankincense and [...]
Nutmeg for your own “Christmas in Connecticut”
At this time of year, I write a good bit about the health benefits of many spices and foods associated with the holidays, such as cinnamon, ginger, cocoa, and nuts. It can help get us in the [...]
Protect your brain against Alzheimer’s disease with this common spice
Yesterday, I reported on the Alzheimer Association’s (AA) reluctant endorsement of three “non-drug” therapies. They anticipated the happy day when we can give yet-be-discovered Alzheimer’s [...]
King of the nuts may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
On Tuesday, I told you about a new study showing flavanols–found in dark chocolate–appeared to help older men and women take up to 30 years off their cognitive age. Today, I’ll tell [...]
Skip these six “fad” diets
After Thanksgiving weekend, you might start to think about dieting. But I don’t recommend you start a fad diet (or take a so-called “weight loss” supplement) that promises quick weight loss. It’s [...]
Give in to your dark chocolate cravings…and not just today on Halloween
Don’t worry about keeping your hands out of the trick-or-treat goodies tonight. In fact, I recommend you go ahead and give into your chocolate craving–and not just on special occasions like [...]
Tell Canada to keep its canola oil
I never use canola oil for cooking and don’t recommend it. But an offhand mention of it recently ignited a grease fire of concern from some attentive Daily Dispatch readers. So today, I’m taking [...]
Even more “tricks” with this treat
As you begin stocking up on treats for trick-or-treaters, consider forgoing the popular milk chocolate candies this year. Do something healthier for all the little ghouls and goblins and hand out [...]