Potatoes don’t get a lot of respect from nutritional scientists. Even the government can’t decide (as if that is any criterion) about the health benefits of potatoes. They go back and forth, [...]
Category: Nutrition
The natural weight loss wonder backed by science, not hype
There is so much hype about weight loss supplements. And most of the time, that’s ALL it is — hype. As I reported back in 2015 in my Insiders’ Cures newsletter, most so-called weight-loss [...]
Does healthier food always = more expensive?
Must healthy food cost more? Anyone who chooses to shop at Whole Foods would probably answer, “but of course.” After all, Whole Foods — nicknamed “whole paycheck” — places a higher priced premium [...]
Debunking detox diets
I hear a lot of celebrities talk about their favorite detox diets or weekend cleanses. But they are usually paid promotions. And the companies the celebrities stump for must spend more on [...]
Is hunger all in our heads?
To paraphrase the 17th century French philosopher, René Descartes, “we think; therefore, we eat.” At least, that’s the conclusion of researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, [...]
Bean there, done that
I often report on the important role of legumes (beans) in the diet. Legumes are highly nutritious foods that also benefit the environment. Bacteria that grow on the legumes’ root nodules fix [...]
Doctors prescribe fresh fruit and vegetables, instead of drugs
I find it interesting how different cities in the U.S. have different attitudes about natural medicine. For example, in Boston and D.C., the academic intelligentsia and government minions make [...]
Zesty herb helps body flush toxins linked to cancer, dementia, and heart disease
One of my favorite things about preparing and eating fresh, homemade salsa is the cilantro. In fact, I enjoy finding fresh, fragrant bunches of it in the produce section at the local grocery [...]
More reasons to stay away from Splenda and all artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners combine two of the most deadly ideas when it comes to our diet — “artificial” and “sweeter.” Plus, according to a recent study, which I’ll share with you in a moment, [...]
AHA “heart-check mark” not worth the paper it’s printed on
The American Heart Association’s dietary guidelines have long been controversial, as I have reported for years. For decades, the AHA has had it out for saturated fats, found in healthy foods like [...]