I was recently asked to speak about the effects of genetically modified foods on the cardiovascular system for a group of health care providers and the public. Was I shocked to learn that eating GMO foods can increase the rate of heart attacks, strokes, and bypass surgeries in multiple medical studies in humans? No … … Read more
Pomegranate is among the healthiest fruits on earth. They contain a range of beneficial plant compounds, unrivaled by other foods. Many studies have shown that the health benefits of pomegranate are incredible for your body, and may lower the risk of all sorts of diseases. Here are 12 health benefits of pomegranate, that are supported … Read more
Combining the proper foods is not favorable only for the skin, but it can also improve the reproductive system and contribute to hormonal balance. Foods that are rich in nutrients can be highly beneficial for women as the can improve their mood, energy, metabolism, digestive tract, and even their libido. Yes- eating the “right” foods can … Read more
While losing weight and keeping it off is definitely a lifestyle change that takes place over time, there are small habits that can help get you started. First you must create a calorie deficit. This can be accomplished in several different ways, but the simplest is to change your diet. Here are a few ideas … Read more
Many of the vitamins, antioxidants and minerals we need provide huge anti-inflammatory relief and help our bodies in many ways. Protect your body from a wide range of conditions caused by inflammation, including arthritis. Below are 9 natural anti-inflammatories and where to get them. 1. Magnesium Magnesium not only reduces inflammation, but reduces stress. Those … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (which is also known as IBS) is a debilitating condition that affects around 15% of the American population. The condition affects the bowel and the digestive system, and there is currently no cure. Most people manage their symptoms by changing their diet, but you can also use natural remedies to help with … Read more
Trying to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol is like trying to prevent obesity by cutting out lettuce. In 2012, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and I came together to write a book, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan That Will. We believe that a weird admixture of misinformation, … Read more
When overweight patients first arrive in my examining room, they frequently have their sad faces on. Why? Because they figure I’m going to put them on a diet… and they’re sure they won’t like it. Eating can be a very personal issue. Don’t Call It Dieting— Just Call It Eating Healthy! I’m betting that like … Read more
What should a healthy daily diet consist of? There is a lot of information out there… What diet guidelines do we need to follow to reverse high blood pressure? My “Health Supporting Eating Plan” (see below) addresses the question, “What should I make for lunch or dinner?” (Breakfast is optional, if you’re not hungry.) My … Read more
Anyone who has grown up with the cartoon Popeye has an image seared into their brain of Popeye defending Olive Oyl’s honor, his superhuman strength fueled by a can of spinach. While the cartoon’s nutritional depiction is, well, cartoonish, spinach is still a food your body desperately needs. I yam what I yam … Spinach … Read more