The Lentil Effect
Did you know... There was a study that demonstrated a "second meal effect" aka "lentil effect" of eating beans.This was not apparent in studies designed to record results at less…
Posts about food, nutrition and related lifestyle and/or treatment advice.
Surviving a Pandemic
I just read an article which reflects my beliefs around all the "debate" about COVID-19 response. Dr. David Seaman, a licensed chiropractor and a diplomate in nutrition put the issue…
I’m in Love! With Cauliflower Rice!
Oh my goodness. I am in love! With Cauliflower rice. Essentially this is just grated cauliflower (or pulse in a food processor depending on how retentive you are :-) )…
Statin Drugs vs. CoQ10 – Avoiding CardioVascular Disease
Are you taking a statin drug for high cholesterol? You will recognize the names: Zocor, Crestor, Lipitor... Did you know that these drugs shut down the production of Co-Enzyme Q10…
Your Momma was right !!!
So, last night I was reviewing what I call the "hormonal ballet" that is the functional relationship between the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid-adrenal glands. This dance is the choreography of your response to…
High Cholesterol – The “real deal”
Everyone gets an evaluation of their cholesterol levels as part of a general medical workup. You may have even learned that what you are really concerned with is whether you…
Foods to Avoid – a living list
This will, over time, be a list of foods that you definitely want to avoid. I won't try to add everything all at once, but instead add them as they…
Daily Exercises for Life
Having trouble getting to the gym? This should not prevent you from getting in better shape. The muscle isolation provided by gym equipment is over-rated anyway unless you are a…
Stunning news: Low fat diets increase risk of death
There is a lot to unpack here, but bottom line is - keep eating your veggies and fruits (no change here), and - opt for healthy fats over unhealthy fats…