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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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...
Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chestnut Truffles
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...
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...
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...
