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Health Benefits of Cacao

Health Benefits of Cacao

Chocoholics across the globe have taken notice of the emerging health benefits of cacao.  The impressive bioactive profile of cacao has nutritionists everywhere reaching for their dark chocolate bark and raw cacao powder. But is all chocolate created equal? The answer...

Are Canned & Frozen Fruits & Veggies Nutritious?

Are Canned & Frozen Fruits & Veggies Nutritious?

One question that I am asked regularly is ‘Are frozen and canned fruits and vegetables as nutritious as fresh foods?’ I recommend opting for fresh produce whenever possible, however, if fresh variations are unavailable, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables can be a...

6 Foods to Eat to Beat Cancer

6 Foods to Eat to Beat Cancer

Each of us has an enormous opportunity to take charge of our lives using food to transform our health. More than one hundred foods can enhance your body’s ability to starve cancer and keep cancer tumors small and harmless. Understanding that angiogenesis is one of...

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Why You Should Be Drinking Green Tea

Why You Should Be Drinking Green Tea

Green tea is a powerhouse when it comes to keeping you healthy and protecting against disease. Here are my three reasons for why you should drink tea everyday. Reason #1: Lower your cancer risk with green tea There are remarkable epidemiological studies supporting...

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Your Body: The New Homeland Defense

Your Body: The New Homeland Defense

When I’m at a dinner party and people find out I’m a doctor, generally at least one person in the room will ask me for medical advice. Usually, it’s about a mysterious lump or a harmless rash. Or sometimes someone will tell me they’re convinced they have a deadly...

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3 Ways to Go from Type A to Type Z (Zen)

3 Ways to Go from Type A to Type Z (Zen)

A demanding work and home life can take a physical and mental toll if you don’t make self-care a priority. While we can’t always change external stressors such as kids, jobs and travel, we can take simple measures proven to make us calmer, less reactive and better...

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