More Fiber = Less Disease and Longer Life
Besides living longer and having a better quality of life, we know know that being without chronic disease improves our chances of surviving Covid-19. We also know that the …
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Eating Less Meat is a Win Win Win!
As Covid-19 infections continue to soar, one of the areas hardest hit is the meatpacking industry. We are learning that workers in meat processing plants are particularly susceptible to …
Plant-based Diet for Pre-existing Conditions
Those who are at the greatest risk of suffering complications from Covid-19 are people over 65 and those with pre-existing conditions. Those conditions include chronic diseases such as asthma, …
Superfood! Ginger
Ginger is part of the plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric, and it has been used for thousands of years not only as a spice but also as …
Lifestyle is a Risk Factor for Covid-19
It has been clearly communicated to us that in addition to being elderly, all people with underlying health conditions are at greater risk of contracting and having complications from …
Valentine’s Day for your Brain
The berries dipped in chocolate and the glass of red wine that you have for Valentine’s Day will do more than add a spark to your love life — …
Sweet Potatoes: Guilt-free and Good for You
You might be under the mistaken impression that you shouldn’t eat sweet potatoes because not only are they potatoes, but they’re sweet to boost! Fact check: a sweet potato …
Sugar – How Bad is It?
There is no way to sweeten the message that eating too much sugar is extremely harmful to your health. It is a primary factor leading to obesity as well …
Superfood! Chia Seeds
Tiny, but mighty, chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse. They’ve been used by the Aztecs and Mayans since as far back as 3500 B.C. and the word “chia” in …
Have a Cup of Coffee!
One of the latest studies on the benefits of drinking coffee comes from the Baylor College of Medicine and is focused on its effect on the gut microbiome. They …
Why the Mediterranean Diet
With the abundance of “diets” that you might read about, it can be head-spinning to figure out which one you should follow. A number of different studies, including one …
Vitamin C – Why You Need It
With cold and flu season around the corner, it’s important to strengthen your immune system and build up your resistance. One of the most well-known ways to do this …