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Leaders in the nutrition field agree that our diet plays an important role in our battle to overcome this COVID-19 crisis. At a time when we are all sheltering at home, uncertain of the future, and venturing out only for the essentials — which includes buying food —...
These deliciously decadent but oh-so-easy to make truffles are a great way to get the heart-healthy benefits of chocolate in small quantities combined with the ellagic acid in chestnuts. Ingredients: Servings: approx. 3 dozen truffles Cooking Time: 5...
We commonly say that there are two sides to every story, and eggs are one such example of this. Since the 1970s, dietary recommendations have advised limiting intake of eggs to 2–4 per week for the healthy population, and an even more restricted consumption in...
Avocados are a unique and delicious fruit, and a rich source of several vitamins, minerals, fiber, and monounsaturated fat. But because of their high fat content, avocados sometimes get a bad rap. A single avocado typically contains around 320 calories (kcal), and...
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...
There’s great news for chocolate lovers! Science shows that dark chocolate is healthy for your heart. How Does Chocolate Protect the Heart? Cocoa powder contains bioactives called flavanols. Epidemiologists have long established a connection between the consumption of...
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...
Steaming fish with ginger makes for a delicious, anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic meal. It’s also very quick and easy to prepare. Add some mushrooms, soy, and scallions, and you are activating all five defense systems in one fell swoop! Serves: 4...
We have underestimated the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Most people will tell you that doctors don’t know much about nutrition. It's true. And I should know. I’m a doctor and I received almost no education about the impact of food on health when I went to...
Dark chocolate has long been thought of as a special treat to be saved for the occasional guilty pleasure or holiday. In this case, however, the indulgent taste is deceiving—dark chocolate containing 80 percent cacao or higher is packed with nutrients that can...