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 autoimmune...
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...
Angiogenesis: How We Can Starve Cancer with Food
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...
Why Dark Chocolate is Good For Your Heart
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...
Cancer Fighting Foods: Overturning the Soy Myth
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...
Chinese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions
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...
5 Disease-Fighting Foods to Add to Your Thanksgiving Menu
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...