Forgot about that appointment, or can’t remember where you put the [insert important item here]? Unfortunately, due to oxidative damage and inflammation in the brain, mild forgetfulness and memory loss can begin as early as age forty-five. As we grow older and the effects increase, memory loss can go from an annoyance to a significant [...]
Flavan-3-ols, a subclass of flavonoids found abundantly in tea, apples, chocolate, berries and grapes, may help lower blood pressure naturally. There have been many small interventional studies over the years that have demonstrated the heart health benefits of flavan-3-ols. Now there is published research from a large population study that also supports these conclusions. [...]
Berries are superfoods. The rich and vibrant red and blue colors of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and other berries are due to an abundance of flavonoids with serious health benefits. According to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a serving of berries should be eaten every day. It’s the second B in the acronym G-BOMBS of the Nutritarian [...]
You may have heard that you should limit your fruit consumption because it causes weight gain or can make it difficult to lose weight. The concern was around the fructose in fruit. Studies started coming out about the damage that fructose can do to the body, and since fructose is found in whole fruit, many [...]
You may be wondering what exactly is a whole food, plant-based diet? What do you eat? What don’t you eat? Is it the same as a vegan diet? These are all great questions, and they’re the same ones I first had when I learned about this way of eating. (Watch the video below, or continue [...]
It’s cranberry season! I love fresh cranberries. When they go on sale at my grocery store I stock up, putting several bags in the freezer to enjoy in later months. One of my new favorite ways to use fresh cranberries is in a juice. This juice is a good balance of tart and sweet, and [...]
We know that fruits and vegetables are beneficial to our physical health. But what about our mental health? Could the food that makes us healthier also make us happier? Does the food that fuels our bodies best also fuel our creativity, our engagement in life and feelings of well-being? Recent studies suggest the answer is [...]
As I drive around Longmont, I notice apple trees everywhere. Their long, arching branches draped over fences or sweeping green lawns, loaded down with rosy hued or pale green fruit. Most of them will fall to the ground uneaten. Which is a shame, considering how delicious and beneficial this polyphenol powerhouse is. If you love [...]
That sweet cherry, flaunting its crimson or rosy blushed skin, has some secrets. On a nutrition panel, the health benefits are not so obvious. A cup of whole, sweet cherries is about 87 calories with 18 grams of sugar. The only vitamin it’s notable in is vitamin C, providing 16% of the daily recommended value. [...]
[This post was updated 7/3/2019] Watermelon is synonymous with summertime. When the weather gets hot, who doesn’t have a crush for those bright red wedges of cold, mouth-watering goodness? Interestingly, there are many reasons to enjoy watermelon this summer beyond its ability to refresh. Watermelon is actually a nutrient dense food, delivering a high amount [...]
