If you’ve ever wondered if optimizing your diet by going plant-based late in life is “worth it,” wonder no more. A new study published in PLOS Medicine paints a bright picture for anyone cleaning up their diet at almost any age. We can add years to our lifespan even if we are already in our [...]
Want to feel satisfied after a meal, while still losing weight? Consider the nutrient density of the food or fresh juice you are enjoying. Your body knows the difference between 100 calories of Oreos® and a 100-calorie green juice. The nutrition in your food and beverage choices directly influences not only your overall health, but [...]
Onions are more than the perfect aromatic beginning of a delicious meal. The unique phytonutrients in onions make them anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, delivering many health benefits across the body. The onion is a member of the allium family of vegetables that includes garlic, leeks, shallots, chives and green onions (scallions.) The benefits of onions [...]
There is one supplement that many people should be taking – vitamin B12. In this blog post, I am going to review why B12 is so important and who should consider supplementing and why. (You might be surprised that it includes more than just those eating a vegan or whole food, plant-based diet.) I’ll also [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bone broth, stock made from animal bones, is touted by many as health promoting. You see cartons of it in the grocery stores (this “miracle” broth is even available on the pet food aisle.) Well known individuals like Dr. Axe promote and sell a bone broth protein powder and bone broth protein bars, and a [...]
[Updated Oct. 5. 2022] Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women (besides skin cancer.) I used to think that family history or genetic predisposition are the main causes of breast cancer. After all, that is what we hear about in the media most often. But I was wrong. Way wrong. Only about [...]
If you’re interested in following a Mediterranean Diet to improve your health, you’ll want to read the book, “The Vegiterranean Diet” by Julieanna Hever, MS RD. The book cuts through the often-repeated myths and gets to the core of the health-promoting foods of the Mediterranean Diet - the whole plant foods. Julieanna is a Registered [...]
Want a refreshing high-protein lunch or side-dish that sings of summer and won't weight you down? Look no further than this lemony, minty quinoa tabbouleh salad recipe with chickpeas. Quinoa Health Benefits Quinoa is an excellent source of protein, antioxidants, minerals and fiber. A cup of cooked quinoa is about 220 calories, and has more fiber than [...]
