You are not going to believe the headline I came across today. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) came out with a statement that said that processed food is a necessary part of the [...]
Category: Nutrition
U.S. plagued by expanding waistlines
I’m not sure why we needed a study to prove something we can all see with our own eyes every time we step outside. But here you have it: new research reveals U.S. waistlines are getting bigger. A [...]
Oldie-but-goodie nutrient making headlines again
The oldie-but-goodie supplements keep making front-page news. Well, in the journals I read anyway. This is something you’ll want to archive and show your primary care doctor the next time he [...]
Your best ally in the fight against diabetes
Here’s a shocker: I just read a study that actually admitted that there are benefits to working with a qualified nutritionist if you’re diabetic or are at risk of diabetes. Of course I’ve been [...]
Mental health disabilities on the rise in kids—and the “experts” are ignoring the real reason
I was doing a podcast the other day (by the way, if you ever want to hear one of them, I post most of the shows I do on my website, and the host brought up the first book I ever wrote. It’s [...]
Scalpel-free gallbladder relief
It’s downright alarming how many doctors recommend gallbladder removal like it’s just a routine, no-big-deal thing. But gallbladder removal should be your last resort. Why? Simple: you need your [...]
The feel-good spice
I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned it here before, but I have a deep love of India. I studied there and have worked there, and the country never ceases to dazzle the senses with its vibrant [...]
Proven cause of cancer right in front of our faces (so why is it being ignored?)
I’ve warned you about it over and over again. But just in case there’s any doubt left in your mind that excess weight contributes to cancer, I have even more proof. A new study published in one [...]
Do you regularly reach for instant noodles? You could find yourself in oodles of trouble when it comes to your health.
I’m a foodie at heart. And you know I pride myself on making healthy eating delicious—and even fun. So I enjoy checking out food magazines and blogs for what’s new. But recently, I came across an [...]
The everyday snack that can help people with type 2 diabetes
In something that I can only say “DUH!” to (why do I feel like I’ve been saying that a lot this week?), a new review published in the journal PLOS One found that a couple handfuls of tree nuts a [...]