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...
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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...
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...
Irresistible Walnut-Basil Pesto
If you thought basil pesto was the best, you should try making it with walnuts. There are numerous clinical studies showing that eating walnuts improves health and fight diseases. For example; studies in people with colon cancer have shown that eating two...
Eggs: Health Food or Best Avoided?
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...
Let’s Talk About Avocados and Fats
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...
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...
