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As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, it’s extremely important to place a focus on what we are eating in order to do what we can to fight back against Coronavirus. It’s important to point out that it’s not just about the food that you are...
Today, many health blogs revile processed foods as the cause of all evil in the world of nutrition. You cannot tune into a wellness podcast without hearing about the dangers of processed foods. Flip through a diet book and you are likely to notice the elimination of...
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...
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...
As the global pandemic progresses, it’s time that we face the facts: COVID-19 is far from over and in some areas, it may not have even reached its peak. As the conversation continues to spin around hospitals, ventilators, and social distancing, we must ensure that we...
In my book Eat to Beat Disease, I outline five major defense systems within the human body: angiogenesis, regeneration, gut microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. Each of these mechanisms works in tandem to protect your body from disease. I want to take a closer...
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 —...
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...
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...