In huge NIH study, yogurt was the most effective food to cause weight loss. People who ate yogurt lost an average of 0.82 lb over 4 years. Wow!
Nutrition
Veggies and Fruits: Here Is Bilingual Nutrition Data
Last year I wrote a piece about the excellent review article from the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety, discussing the Nutrient Values of Fruit and Vegetables. I think it’s such a …
One Serving of Veggies: Does Anyone Know How Much That Really Is?
Everyone always hears that you need multiple servings of fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet. I remember the older food pyramid in the U.S. recommending 5 servings a day; …
Fruits & Veggies Are Healthy (Depending on How You Prepare Them)
It’s pretty obvious to everyone that fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. But do you know exactly how much nutrition is lost from peeling? How …
Meatless Mondays?
I love meat. Looooove it. I would never consider going full vegan. At least, I’ve always said that, until… …until a couple weeks ago when I was in Carrefour’s meat …
Kids, Eat Your Breakfast!
Did you know that the U.S. Center for Disease Control predicts that one third of all Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050? This scary statistic is not just …
Vitamin D: It’s Hip, It’s Cool — Oh, Wait, Hold On A Minute…
Last year I bragged about vitamin D and the evidence showing benefits in multiple arenas, especially for fighting colds and flu. I even started taking 2,000 IU a day of …
Top Ten Healthy Foods For A Long Life
I’ve often recommened the Mayo Clinic’s excellent website, and I wanted to share their new slide show on 10 great health foods for eating well. Everyone should be interested in their …
Are You Ready For Winter?
Winter’s chill is upon us already, and the months ahead can feel very long — but you can fight off the winter blues with a few health tips. One major …
Does “Going Green” Make You Healthier?
Does “going green” make you healthier? I believe it helps to frame this issue if we picture our bodies as a bulls-eye target for many poison-tipped arrows: we are exposed …
Do-It-Yourself Power Breakfast — Including Soy Milk
Breakfast is an important start to your day, and many of us are “too busy” to eat this essential meal. I have a good option for my readers: a highly …
Does Diet Really Affect Acne?
I recently wrote about acne and discussed how there wasn’t much evidence linking diet choices with acne. Now I’ve discovered a recent literature review published last year, which does show …