The health benefits of a nourishing breakfast are well-known. A great way to start the day! But what to eat when you are trying to reduce your carbohydrate intake, as well as cut down or eliminate gluten grains, including wheat, …
My sweet and loving Mother who lived into her mid-90s used to call it “that achy-breaky feeling” to describe the pain and muscular weakness that seems to increase as we age. While many resort to anti-inflammatory medications, these can have …
The recent popularity of gluten-free diets has contributed to an increase in consumption of rice and rice-based products. Moderation in rice consumption has been advised, because rice is a major dietary source of the trace element arsenic and long-term exposure …
As the busy holiday season winds down and we move into a New Year likely to be filled with change, it’s good to remember the important role that magnesium plays in helping us to better manage stress and to guard …
I just watched again the powerful documentary “Food, Inc.”, which looks at the food industry’s detrimental effects on human health and the environment, as well as on worker safety, immigrant rights, and the livelihood of the American farmer. After viewing …
Need a detox? With all the detox advice available today, you may be considering trying one of the many recommended regimens. Before you do, let’s talk about some of the actions you can take to reduce your exposure to toxins …
It’s well known that both calcium and vitamin D are important for maintaining bone density as we age. However, research on the role of calcification in heart disease and a recent study showing that high doses of vitamin D failed …
Nutrient requirements, drug response, and disease risk are influenced by gene variants (mutations) called SNPs. The term SNP stands for single nucleotide polymorphism. Research on nutrient-gene interactions or nutrigenomics is evolving rapidly. One area of focus relates to SNPs affecting …
I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately, and the connection between gratitude, appreciation, a caring community, and healthy aging. Some of these reflections were prompted by a beautiful and thought-provoking video that uplifts my spirits every time I view it. This …
We are celebrating Earth Day this week and I’ve been thinking a lot about earth-friendly eating. Our food choices really do matter — to our own personal health, to the health of others (see “Tale of a North American Tomato”), …