Category: Food as Medicine

Surprising Health Benefits of Black Raspberries

Black raspberries, when compared to more well-known red raspberries or blackberries, may surprise you for their sweet delicious taste as well as their strong health properties Black and red raspberries are varieties from the same Rubus family so their nutritional contents, such as calories, proteins, fiber and vitamins, are the same. However, some components of…


Are Avocados Associated with Greater Risk or Reduced Risk of Cancer?

Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk? In my last video about avocados, The Effects of Avocados and Red Wine on Meal-Induced Inflammation, I described their anti-inflammatory effects and cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering effects, but what about the Are Avocados Good for You? video I did years ago about the chromosome-damaging…


What Do Avocados Do to Your Cholesterol?

Can guacamole lower your cholesterol as well as other whole-food fat sources like nuts, or is that just spin by the avocado industry? “Avocados are the richest known fruit source of phytosterols,” the cholesterol-lowering nutrients found in plant foods, brags a review sponsored by the HASS Avocado Board. The operative word, though, is fruit. Yes, avocados contain more phytosterols compared to other fruit, but phytosterols are fat-soluble…


Boosting Mood With Food

If you’ve had a long day, or you’re too wiped to cook, do you ever reach for a fresh salad? Probably not. Like most people, you may head to the panty to grab a box of mac and cheese or perhaps the freezer for a tub of ice cream—no bowl. That stuff may help take…


6 Types of ‘Hypoglycemic Medications’ in the Kitchen

When people cook meals, they often add various spices to enrich the colors and flavors of the dishes. Some of these spices have a positive effect on our body’s health, and among them, there are many that can control blood sugar, just like “hypoglycemic medications” in the spice rack. According to Liang Jiawei, nutritionist and…


Amla: An Indian Superfruit

You already know about the trusty, A-list superfruits such as blueberries. Some of you may be so accustomed to superfruits that you’re already popping goji berries in your mouth like raisins, or blending açai berry powder into your smoothies on a regular basis—but have you heard of amla, the wonder fruit native to Asia? Amla…


20 Foods to Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Up to 90% of colon cancer cases can be linked to diet. Let food be your medicine The National Cancer Institute says colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Rather than wait for drug companies to find more toxic treatments that don’t work, it’s best to take your…


Blueberries Protect Blood Vessels, May Slow Age-Related Mental Decline

Native to North America, blueberries have been part of the human diet for more than 13,000 years, long before they were formally recognized for their healthy and anti-cancer effects. Blueberries are among the best foods you can eat, and I recommend eating them every day. I have created easy, healthy recipes using blueberries, plus non-dairy…


Are Bananas a Nutrient Packed Snack or a Glorified Candy?

You don’t have to be an expert in bananas to know they are super sweet. But can all that sweetness exist in a superfood? There’s no doubt bananas can be highly controversial. They’re very high in sugar but remain a low glycemic load food. The biggest danger from these may come from slipping on a…


Vegan Diet Brings Weight Loss to Overweight and Diabetic Folks

Are you overweight or struggling with type 2 diabetes? Try going vegan, researchers suggest in a new data review. Vegan diets are high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds and have no animal-derived foods. The meta-analysis of 11 studies published through March 2022 that included a total of nearly 800 people found that following a…