By now, most of us know that the more high fructose corn syrup we ingest, the more likely our waistlines and blood sugar tolerance will suffer. A new study suggests that the amount of high fructose we take in also adversely affects our lipid profiles; like
Spring is finally here! After a difficult winter for most of the country, I’m reticent to complain even a little bit about springtime allergies. Yet the fact is that seasonal allergies have begun and many of us are affected! Whether we are dealing with itchy and
Growing research is suggesting that that what you eat and drink can protect your body against many health issues. Studies have shown that up to 70% of heart disease cases are preventable with the right food choices. Here are some of the best foods for your
I recently wrote about the DASH diet when U.S. News & World Report listed it as one of the “Top 3 Diets for 2018.” The diet encourages eating vegetables, fruit, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products and very few foods that are high in
Older people who eat at least one serving of spinach, kale, or another leafy green vegetable per day are on average mentally 11 years younger than people the same age as them who don’t eat a serving a day. One single food group: so neuroprotective! So, what
By now, you have probably noticed that this month is devoted to the heart. It isn’t just because Valentine’s Day falls in February—it’s because we need to remind ourselves about heart disease and how to lower our risk! Did you know that heart disease number one
Americans are heavier than ever—so what’s our problem? We are confused! We have so much information thrown at us, so many diets touted as THE diet for you, our minds are spinning! Read more about “Diet fads to avoid” here. U.S. News & World Report just came
Thinking back on this past year and the amazing women I know, I want to share a disturbing trend among my female friends and colleagues. Many a conversation involves some mention or afterthought of “I’m so fat,” or “I can feel my waistline expanding,” or
I’ve always been a believer in the real deal when it comes to vitamins and minerals: get it from real food, not from a manufactured supplement. Sure, there are times that certain limitations in our daily life (work, stress) or even geography (sun, weather patterns) put
Are there really benefits to drinking lemon water? I've been hearing more about this trend and wanted to know if there is any method to the madness. I know citrus has its benefits, but is lemon water in the morning really all that important? According to some
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