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...
There are so many supposed methods for boosting your immune system floating around the internet these days. Many of them are based on evidence, but countless other approaches have no scientific merit whatsoever. Before you begin in-depth research into how you can...
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...
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...
As businesses across the country slowly begin to reopen, it is crucial to continue strengthening your immune system as preparation for your re-emergence into life outside of quarantine. With some states already open and others planning to soon, there comes a false...
As quarantine stretches on, it’s important to both adapt yet maintain as much of your normal routine as possible. For most, this may mean making more of an effort to stay connected socially as we maintain physical distancing. Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity...
We are constantly flooded with information about what foods are considered to be healthy. There is endless information about macronutrients and micronutrients and the fact that some are more beneficial to your health than others. That is all certainly true, but it is...
You’ve heard what to look out for for symptoms of the novel coronavirus, and by now you have likely heard firsthand accounts of what it’s like from friends or family that are experiencing it themselves. For many people, COVID-19 causes mild to moderate symptoms that...
There are countless recipes circulating the internet that center around broccoli. Sure, broccoli has a lot of wonderful health benefits. But broccoli sprouts, the young form of the common cruciferous vegetable, are even more impressive in many ways. Broccoli sprouts...
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...
