We’ve been talking a lot about tomatoes for their immune boosting benefits lately, but this is only one of the many health boosting effects tomatoes can offer. Tomatoes have also been shown to be antiangiogenic, which means they stop the unwanted growth of new blood...
Food as medicine is an idea I talk about a great deal in my book, Eat to Beat Disease. As our medical system struggles with the great burden of diet-related diseases, the worlds of nutrition and medicine are starting to collide. The only way to comprehensively bring...
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...
Can we eat to starve cancer? The answer is a resounding yes! What we eat is enormously impactful when it comes to preventing and defeating cancer. However, in a world where claims about what will and won’t increase our risk of developing certain cancers are often...
Contrary to popular belief, and as I explain in my book EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, your genetic fate is not fixed at birth. Even if diseases like breast or prostate cancer run in your family, there are still many foods and beverages you can consume that can activate the...
Chocolate lovers everywhere tend to rejoice, and rightfully so, when they hear that dark chocolate offers a wide range of health benefits, including decreased inflammation, improved gut health, and mood improvement. How, then, can we now be contemplating hidden...
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...
