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Food Doses: How Much of Each Food Should You Eat to Beat Disease?
Did you know that you can test the healing properties of foods in the same ways in which you test pharmaceutical drugs? It’s true. You can make decisions about what to eat and drink based on scientific evidence gleaned from testing foods with the same systems and...
5 Disease-Fighting Foods to Add to Your Thanksgiving Menu
There are numerous ingredients from my book Eat to Beat Disease that I include on my Thanksgiving menu every year to help my family stay healthy while we celebrate, and I want to share a few of them with you so that you can incorporate them as well. 1. Chestnuts You...
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Guava
Now more than ever it’s important to maintain a strong immune system. One easy way to do this is by adding a boost of vitamin C to your daily routine. Guavas are amazingly rich in vitamins A and C to help fight off harmful germs and bacteria this cold and flu season....
Boosting Our Immune System Through Food
https://youtu.be/4Cx5zMU_-TM As we head into week four of our self-isolation and “new normal” it’s important to focus on the things that are within our control. Just as we need to continue to focus on washing our hands and practicing social distancing, we must...
How Worried Should We Be About Sugar?
That depends on where the sugar is coming from! Sugar consumption then vs. sugar now. There was a time when we humans only consumed sugar in the form of fruits and vegetables, and only when those fruits and vegetables were in season. Now, sugar...
Fish and Omega 3: Are they Key to Longevity?
Eating fish has long been recommended as part of a nutritious diet. Rich in high-quality proteins, vitamins, and healthful oils, fish and seafood are widely considered to be a healthful choice. They are also a key feature of Blue Zone and Mediterranean diets, which...
Immunity-Boosting Fresh Tomato Sauce with Pasta
This classic tomato and pasta dish emphasizes the freshness of the tomatoes, which have antiangiogenic, microbiome-enhancing, and DNA-protective benefits. Adding mushrooms or eggplant is optional, but if you enjoy the taste then both vegetables are good sources of...
Dietary Management of Crohn’s
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that affects an estimated 1.3% of US adults. Although no one is sure of what causes the disease, Crohn’s is symptomatic of an autoimmune...
