My quest for a nourishing breakfast continues, as I ponder the relationships between egg consumption and dietary cholesterol on cardiovascular, mental, and emotional health. This renewed curiosity about the health effects of egg consumption was prompted by two events last …
Eggs are back in the news again, because of the recent publication of a study concluding that egg consumption is associated with a higher risk of heart disease and mortality. I have a number of concerns about this study, including …
“‘Tis the season” for festivities and delicious treats — and as you can see from my list of recipes, I am a BIG fan of chocolate … just more focused recently on developing chocolate recipes that are lower in sugar, …
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 …
Need a good excuse to enjoy some good-quality dark chocolate and/or a glass of your favorite red wine? And maybe especially in February, when we celebrate Valentine’s Day and heart health! Well, here’s at least one good reason – both …
Reducing sugar intake may be more important for preventing and controlling high blood pressure than restricting sodium, according to a recently published article. Authors DiNicolantonio & Lucan point out that average reductions in blood pressure achieved by salt restriction tend …