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Fast Food is Contaminated

Fast Food is Contaminated

For years I have been warning about the health threats associated with consuming ever-popular fast foods. Fast food consumption in America is a significant aspect of the country's food culture, reflecting a ...
Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

Why Bring Olive Oil to the Restaurant?

I’ve been blogging and speaking about the health benefits of olive oil for quite some time, and with good reason. Olive oil, which is pretty much a staple in kitchens around the world, is not just celebrated...
Eat Your (Dark Green) Vegetables for Better Brain Health

Eat Your (Dark Green) Vegetables for Better Brain Health

We’ve heard for years that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of good health. In recent years, a particular group of vegetables – dark green leafy vegetables – have emerged as superstars...
Yes, I’m Excited about Allulose

Yes, I’m Excited about Allulose

Allulose, a rare sugar, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its numerous health benefits, primarily concerning metabolic health. To be sure, it seems like it is everywhere these days, and...
Dietary Oils – An Important Update

Dietary Oils – An Important Update

We are so frequently warned about the health threats of consuming the ever so popular seed oils. And there’s good reason for the admonition.  Generally, online resources focus on the high omega-6 content of ...
Coffee – Yes or No?

Coffee – Yes or No?

It seems like no matter where I lecture, even internationally, the question about coffee consumption as it relates to health almost always works its way into the Q and A session. So, I thought it would make ...
Blueberries, Good for the Brain?

Blueberries, Good for the Brain?

We often hear blueberries described as being a superfood, and almost universally they are included in the various lists describing “brain boosting foods.” Sure, there are studies that demonstrate blueberry c...
Midlife Obesity Now The Number One Dementia Risk Factor

Midlife Obesity Now The Number One Dementia Risk Factor

In recent years there has been a lot written about the remarkable relationship between physical inactivity and risk for Alzheimer's disease. In fact, until quite recently, physical inactivity was regarded a...
DHA Lowers Your Alzheimer’s Risk – The Latest Research

DHA Lowers Your Alzheimer’s Risk – The Latest Research

Alzheimer’s prevention is now getting lots of attention - gratefully!  It seems like we are seeing powerful science revealing how lifestyle choices affect our brain’s destiny appearing in well respecte...
The Magic of Vegetables for Your Health

The Magic of Vegetables for Your Health

One of the most important goals we can identify to help us live a longer and healthier life is reigning in excessive inflammation. Chronic low grade inflammation is associated with just about every common c...