You probably know by now that nuts are a health food. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Because there’s a new study that seals the deal, yet again. This one showed that snacking on nuts [...]
Category: Heart Health
Counting calories won’t save your heart
I don’t typically write about intermittent fasting (IF) as a general approach to healthy eating. But it is something that I do for myself. And it has an impressive list of metabolic benefits—all [...]
Lower your blood pressure naturally with one tiny trick
It always amazes me when we throw money at studies to analyze the things we already know. And if there’s one thing we in the nutrition industry have always known, it’s the heart-protecting power [...]
A daily 30-minute walk could save your life
I like to use my platform to expose the lies and hypocrisy that threaten public health. And yes, Big Pharma and their bedfellows at the FDA keep me plenty busy on that front. But some days, I’m [...]
The AHA’s “new” heart health guidelines reinvent the wheel—again
I truly never thought I’d see the day that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) would agree with me on something. But there’s a first for everything. [...]
An aspirin a day WON’T keep the doctor away
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m always excited when a study comes along that makes us challenge our long-held beliefs—and by “our,” I mean the vast majority of modern American medical [...]
Protect your heart with a Mediterranean-style siesta
After Tuesday’s discussion, you might think the easiest way to ward off stroke risk is to take a high-quality fish oil supplement. And it’s true—getting the right amount of EPA/DHA every day is [...]
What your doctor isn’t telling you about fish oil
If you’ve been following the conversation around fish oils, you’ve probably noticed their effectiveness is being attacked at an alarming rate. And you know what? It’s not surprising. Conventional [...]
Another cooked-up egg controversy cracks apart
You know what would be nice? If people in this country were half as charged up about what’s going on in American politics as they are about the supposed “dangers” of eggs. But I’ll say this: The [...]
A healthier heart is right outside your door…
Yesterday, I offered a timely reminder on the importance of your cardiorespiratory fitness in slashing your stroke risk — and your risk of any form of heart disease in general. The stroke [...]