If you are among the 40% of the world’s population (nearly 2 billion) that are overweight, you probably wish you were in the other 60%. And you’ve probably tried repeatedly to lose weight and keep it off. While fad diets may fail in the long run, there is one diet that is proven to lead [...]
One of the first vegetables of Spring is the zesty, crunchy radish. Growing up, I didn’t think much of this little red and white root vegetable. Thinly sliced and garnishing my salad, it was barely worth noting. Much later, when I realized it was part of the cruciferous family, I started paying attention to it. [...]
The days are finally warmer, and the grass is greener. The trees are leafing out and the flowers are blooming. And you might be miserable. Especially if you’re among the millions that suffer from seasonal allergies. Can anything be done beyond over-the-counter medications to calm the inflammation and histamine reactions? Yes! There are many foods [...]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 20% of Americans. Millions of people have their mobility and lifestyle limited by the pain, tenderness and stiffness associated with the loss of cartilage in this degenerative joint disease. Can anything be done beyond physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs? Yes! If you or someone you [...]
Have you tried to gradually transition to a whole food, plant-based diet, but found yourself reverting to old food habits within a short period of time? If so, you may need a new strategy. While some people can make incremental changes to their diet and lifestyle that result in significant change over time, this strategy [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is “what is the difference between juicing and blending?” That is usually closely followed by “which is better, juices or smoothies?” My answer? It depends! Both juices and smoothies have a place in a healthy plant-based diet. Here are the differences and some things to consider [...]
The humble vegetable usually left behind on the veggie tray or ignored on a plate of wings has suddenly become a celebrity. People everywhere are now drinking celery juice every morning – 16 oz. of it on an empty stomach. Many people love plain celery juice. Others find it intolerable, reporting nausea and other discomforts. [...]
It’s National Nutrition Month®, an entire month dedicated to nutrition education and action. So what should you eat? A whole food, plant-based diet is proven by decades of research to be the most health promoting way to eat. It’s evidence-based nutrition. We’re talking randomized controlled trials on hundreds of thousands of people from all over [...]
Each year nearly 800,000 people in the US experience a stroke. It’s the leading cause of adult disability, and the 5th leading cause of death. But here’s a number that should really get our attention: Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. There are many risk factors for stroke. While some are non-preventable medical [...]
Every year, millions of Americans go on a diet. About 97 million of them. Ninety-seven million men, women and teens make the herculean effort to lose weight using a wide range of diets. Some throw in the towel after just a few days. Others stick it out longer, and experience some weight loss. But over [...]
