Nutrition
Delve into the critical role of nutrition in our blog series. From the latest research on dietary trends to practical tips for optimal health, we provide comprehensive insights into the impact of nutrition on well-being. Whether you’re seeking advice on meal planning or exploring the science behind food choices, our blogs offer valuable guidance for individuals looking to make informed decisions about their diet.
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You’ve been diligent and focused at working hard to achieve that New Year’s resolution to lose weight. You’ve eaten well, exercised regularly, and you’ve even lost a few pounds and toned a bit in the process. But, suddenly, despite continued determination, you’ve hit a weight loss block, and the scale’s been stuck for a couple…read more
Does Our Gut Microbiome Adapt to Food Preservatives?
All of us are paying closer attention to the food we eat, where it’s sourced, what’s in it, and how it’s made. Additives and preservatives are something we rarely think about as they seem to be invisible. There’s also incredible attention being paid to the bacteria in our gut (microbiome). However, can the additives in…read more Can Cinnamon Really Help You Lose Weight?
I love cinnamon. It adds sweetness without calories or sugar. There’s also been quite a bit of research showing that it may help stabilize blood sugar levels. Now there’s new research about cinnamon and weight loss. Cinnamon: A Timeless Spice Cinnamon comes from the bark of an ancient tree and originated in Ceylon (now Sri…read more Could an Obscure Compound in Olives Prevent Diabetes?
Even since the Mediterranean diet came on the scene in the 80s, there’s been a fascination with olive oil. It’s long been suspected that something in olives may be one of the reasons that the diet works to reduce heart attacks. Now new research suggests that an obscure compound may be one of the key…read more Fiber and Joint Pain? Keep Eating Those Wheaties!
Mother always said to eat your Wheaties, and a new study on knee pain may give us some insight into the relationship between fiber and joint pain. The answer seems to be that fiber can decrease body weight and keep inflammation under control. Before I share the study findings, let’s review how weight and inflammation can lead…read more Is Chronic Inflammation Causing Us to Age Faster?
A couple of weeks ago, I covered a study on aging that gave us a glimpse into one possible reason energy production in our cells tends to decrease as we get older. The answer was found in our mitochondria, the power supply of our cells. As a particular protein level declines, it may be leading…read more Coffee Can Help or Kill You Depending on Your Genes
About a decade ago, I began saying that coffee was the number-one killer in America, bigger than cigarettes. This was amidst the explosion of Starbucks and studies sponsored by the coffee industry touting the health benefits of America’s favorite drink. Sounds nutty, right? Now a new study shows that whether coffee kills or helps you depends…read more What to Do About Old Age Aches and Pains: Avocado Pits
I have what I call my “old age aches and pains” prevention strategy. Basically, it’s a regimen of supplements that allows me to combat the dangerous inflammation that begins to invade all of our bodies as we reach our 40s and 50s and beyond. Recently I inadvertently added a new and powerful antiaging weapon to my…read more 
