Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat, and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweight or obese, in large part because of the classic Western diet and lifestyle. As an educator, researcher, and professor of medicine, I have spent…
Two Surprising Reasons That May Be Contributing to the Obesity Epidemic: Too Much Salt, Not Enough Water
Four Tree Nuts to Help Eliminate Metabolic Syndrome
The ever-increasing prevalence of obesity nationwide has given rise to a disturbing new statistic. According to the American Heart Association, “metabolic syndrome is a serious health condition that affects about 23 percent of adults.” This health crisis represents a constellation of unhealthy conditions that significantly raises the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as diabetes and heart…
Zucchini: The Superfood Growing in Your Garden
The zucchini is an underestimated nutritional treasure. The peak harvesting season for this delicious member of the gourd family in the Northern Hemisphere is from May to August. When harvested correctly, zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is dark green and has firm fruit. Although most people think of it as a summer vegetable, it is, indeed, a…
Roasted Veggie Soup Starter
If you do this 3 or 4 times a year, you will always have the makings of great soups, veggie stews or chili on hand. Your choice — any or all: Onions Celery Peppers-red, green Carrots Fennel Turnips Garlic Potatoes Sweet potatoes Winter squash Mushrooms etc. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice or chop all…
Top 5 Foods That Detox Heavy Metals and Toxins – With Protocol
September 18, 2022
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In today’s toxic world, we absorb, inhale, and ingest chemicals and heavy metals on a daily basis. Bad bacteria and Candida ooze toxins as a part of their metabolism and as they die off. Bi-annual detoxes help to cleanse your body and remove these highly toxic substances, but what about the other 363 days out…
How to Get Enough Calcium—Without Dairy
September 17, 2022
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Calcium could, in all fairness, be called the king of minerals. It’s the most abundant mineral found in the human body, and it plays a critical role in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve signaling. The vast majority of the body’s calcium—98 percent according…
Older Vegetarians At Increased Risk for Muscle Loss
A study from the Netherlands suggests that vegetarian and vegan diets may not be preferred for older adults because they are often deficient in protein, and that can increase the rate of muscle loss with aging (Advances in Nutrition, May 2022;13(3):712-725). This muscle loss increases risk for falls, heart attacks, heart failure and premature death…
Boost Your Immunity the Natural Way
Whether you’re looking to fight off the seasonal flu, common cold or just want to be healthier, there are natural ways to boost your immune system. An immune system that is functioning properly has all the tools needed to fight off illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold. Additionally, a healthy immune system can…
Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup
By Chef Enrico Alaggia This cabbage “fat-burning” soup is the perfect way to lose weight while having a hearty, nutritious meal. The ingredients are rich in flavor while low in calories. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 49 minutes Makes 12 servings Ingredients 4 carrots 2 white onions 1 can of whole…
Nearly Every Food in This Diet Can Kill Cancer Cells
“Culture and history plunge directly into things, into stones, into wrinkles on human faces, in the taste of wine and oil, into the color of waves,” wrote Italian scholar Claudio Magris. A centuries-old traditional diet has benefited tens of thousands of people in the place where the scholar lives. Following this diet, people increase their…
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