Americans love caffeine—close to 90% of us consume it. As popular as it is, is caffeine actually safe? Not for everyone, including pregnant women. Pregnant women should avoid or at least cut back on caffeine, especially if they are heavy users. The March of Dimes and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend no … Read More
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Many people avoid eating nuts because they are high in fat. But nuts contain monounsaturated fat, like olive oil, and are rich in vitamin E, fiber and B vitamins. As long as you keep it to a handful and not a canful, nuts are a healthy choice. … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Meals To Live, a line of frozen meals designed specifically for people with diabetes, was launched in September. Since many people with diabetes also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart … Read More
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Everyone worries about weight gain over the holidays–and for good reason! Even when you’re careful not drink too much at the office party or not overeat at large holiday meals, somehow at the end of the season you’ve still packed on extra pounds. Where did they come from? The calories may have come from tiny … Read More
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A clove or two of garlic a day may keep the doctor away. Garlic has potent antibacterial, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties. Garlic supplements do not offer the same health benefits. … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Einkorn is the original species of wheat, first domesticated in Neolithic times. Otzi, the Bronze Age man found perfectly preserved in a glacier in the Italian Alps in 1991, ate einkorn for … Read More
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Chubby isn’t so cute anymore. Today we are seeing more seriously overweight and obese children at much younger ages. Childhood obesity, especially extreme obesity, puts a child at high risk for the early onset of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Childhood obesity can also lead to GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease. … Read More
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Many scientific studies have shown that, worldwide, sperm quality and male fertility has declined over the last few decades. What gives? Well, last year in the journal Fertility and Sterility, experts explained that a low intake of antioxidants—found mostly in fruits and vegetables—is connected to low reproductive ability. Men who eat more fruits and vegetables … Read More
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Douse your French fries in ketchup and enjoy another slice of pizza. Research has found that men who eat more tomatoes, especially processed tomatoes, like ketchup and tomato sauce, have a much lower risk for prostate cancer. The red pigment is a powerful antioxidant lycopene, which protects prostate tissue from damage. Watermelon and pink grapefruit … Read More
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Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberries and Mom or Grandma in the kitchen preparing all the goodies. That is the classic picture most of us have of Thanksgiving. But, in reality most Thanksgiving dinners today look quite different. Here are some questions that have popped up recently: My sister-in-law says she is making turducken this Thanksgiving. … Read More
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