Tag: Fitness & Nutrition

Busy Bodies [Episode 9]

One of the oldest and most popular forms of sports and entertainment is boxing. It is also one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get fit. In this episode, we get to know a little more about boxing and Muay Thai, how to get started and the benefits you can reap from it. This…


Dr. Fuhrman’s Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

A winning combination of cocoa and cherries makes this one of Dr. Fuhrman’s top-rated smoothies. Pomegranate juice, spinach and lettuce make it a nutrient-dense treat. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 ounces (about 2 cups) baby spinach 2 ounces (about 2 cups) romaine lettuce 1/2 cup unsweetened soy, hemp or almond milk 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, cherry…


Exercise vs Drugs for Depression

Aerobic exercise interventions found comparable to antidepressant medication in the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder.


The Right Way to Cut Carbs and Sugar

One of my patients—who had been struggling with obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, and the cost of her medications—agreed in June 2019 to adopt a more whole-food, plant-based diet. Excited by the challenge, she did a remarkable job. She increased her fresh fruit and vegetable intake; stopped eating candy, cookies, and cakes; and cut down on foods…


Busy Bodies [Episode 8]

In this episode, we focus on high intensity interval training, or most commonly known as HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training). We touched on how this relatively modern approach to physical training, quickly spread throughout the world. HIIT has also branched into other micro culture and fitness, one of which is CrossFit. We also discussed in this…


Vegan Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread Recipe

When the weather cools off, I love to bake bread, both with baker’s yeast and with a sourdough start, but nothing beats the instant gratification of a quickbread – there’s no rising, no kneading, just stir and cook. We like to make this cinnamon bread in the fall and winter for an easy, inexpensive dessert,…


Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function

youtu.be/7MhDpQKjYE8 Unlike most antiviral drugs, green tea appears to work by boosting the immune system to combat diseases such as genital warts (caused by HPV) and the flu (caused by the influenza virus).


The Worst Foods That Make You More Hungry

The struggle with weight gain and obesity is a common and costly health issue, leading to an increase in risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, just to name a few. Obese individuals also have substantially higher medical expenses and indirect costs associated with lost productivity, transportation and premature mortality, and obesity is…


Winter and Kidney Health

Each of us is blessed with two kidneys located in the upper abdomen; they sit against the back muscles on either side of the spine and are about the size of a closed fist. Some of their responsibilities include: removing waste products from the body balancing fluid levels releasing hormones controlling the production of red…


7 Proven Reasons to Eat More Blueberries

Eating even less than a cup of blueberries a day helps fend off heart disease, cancer, brain aging, and much more. Here are seven great reasons to eat more blueberries every day Spring and summer are prime seasons for fresh blueberries. But there are good reasons to eat them all year round. Blueberries pack huge health…