Feed Your Immune System
At this time of year, when cases of flu and COVID are rising, as well as RSV in children, it’s good to be reminded of what we can do …
Tag: Gut health
Daily Coffee Drinking for Heart Health
The American College of Cardiology has presented three new studies showing that drinking 2 – 3 cups of coffee per day results in a lower risk of heart disease …
What You Gain When You Leave the SAD
As you make progress towards ditching the Standard American Diet and embrace a more healthful one like the Mediterranean diet, you will also reap numerous health benefits. This is …
New Year’s/New Life Resolution
We are now officially into 2022 and we remain hopeful that this new year will be better than the last one, that we can put COVID in the rear …
Heart-Healthy Eating Lifestyle
The American Heart Association has published a “2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health” this week in their journal Circulation. This guidance focuses on the role that nutrition plays in …
Make Room for Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used for over a thousand years for food and medicinal purposes. They are flavorful and “meaty” while also being highly nutritious and beneficial to your health. …
Immune Boosting Bell Peppers
As fall arrives and we begin to spend more time indoors, it becomes even more important for us to strengthen our immune systems. Not only are we getting less …
Flavonoids, Gut Bacteria, Lower Blood Pressure
It’s becoming clear that one of the most important words to understand in your nutritional language is flavonoids. These are plant-derived compounds commonly found in fruits, vegetables, tea, chocolate, …
The Western Diet is Bad for Your Gut and Health
Many studies have shown that the Western diet is associated with a higher risk of obesity, cancer and heart problems. A new study from the Washington University School of …
Probiotics and Prebiotics – Goodies for your Gut
Your overall health is determined in large part by your gut health, with about 70% of your immune system residing in your gut. You have around 100 trillion live …
Strawberries…Luscious and Nutritious!!
A one-cup serving of strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange, and that’s just the beginning of the health benefits you get from this tasty, juicy fruit. Strawberries …