Yerba Mate: All of the Caffeine, None of the Jitters
“Put simply, the cancer cell self-destructs because its DNA has been damaged,” said Elvira de Mejia, associate professor
Paula Deen and the Lost Teaching Moment
Paula Deen has diabetes. And a terrific opportunity for a “teaching moment” is being lost. In case you’re not familiar with Paula Deen—apparently
Just 4 Minutes of this Exercise Burns Fat, Builds Muscle
We know exercise makes us feel good, so why doesn’t that motivate us to do it more often?
It’s Not Sexy… But It Works for Weight Loss!
Mention fiber, and you might immediately recall those gigantic tubs of Metamucil your grandma stocked up on at warehouse stores. In other words
Depression Linked to Heart Disease
Think again. Recent data suggests that individuals who suffer from a mood disorder could be
Fish Oil Boosts Women’s Power
Older women gained more strength from exercise when taking omega-3s; Results echo findings in younger people.
The Wisdom of Menopause
I’m excited to tell you that my friend and colleague, Christiane Northrup, M.D., has revised and re-released her classic
Vitamin D Protects Against Liver Diseases
Two Israeli research teams have separately become the first to discover two different benefits from vitamin D against common liver diseases – hepatitis C and cirrhosis.
How to Check Your Thyroid Function At Home
While health professionals continue to debate the most meaningful blood test for thyroid function, there’s one test you can do right now, at home.
Starch Intake and Breast Cancer
ScienceDaily (Dec. 8, 2011) — Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer
Trans Fats Linked to “Brain Shrinkage”
New findings in Alzheimer’s disease support longstanding notions of what doctors have preached for years. The studies look
Cravings: Why They Strike, How to Curb Them
This excellent article by Katherine Kam was originally posted on WebMD. It’s reproduced here in its entirety. A big thanks to Ms. Kam and to
Green Tea Extract and Weight Loss
A fascinating new study adds to the growing body of literature showing that green tea can impact weight gain and be an important tool
Protein and Weight Gain
A new study in JAMA adds to the growing body of literature showing that protein is critical for managing weight. In this study
Top 10 Fitness and Nutrition Tips for…1998?
Recently I came across some of my old columns from the 90’s and decided to sample some of them to see what I was thinking back a decade
Vitamin D Delays Progression of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, is epidemic, according to the CDC. It is a disease of high blood sugar
New Study: Curcumin Suppresses Cancer Growth
Curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric used in curry, suppresses a cell signaling pathway that drives the growth
Featured Recipe: Savory Slow Cooker Tender Turkey Drumsticks
The following recipe is from “The Healthiest Slow-Cooker Recipes on Earth”, by myself and Jeannette Bessinger, available on Amazon.com
The Single Most Cost-Effective Medical Intervention!
William B. Grant, PhD, is the director of the Sunlight, Nutrition and Health Research Center (gotta love that name).
New Cholesterol Guidelines: Utter Madness
Usually I try to write these newsletter articles with a modicum of objectivity and fairness, checking my passion at the
Start With One Hour A Week
You’ve got to love a fitness expert whose exercise mantra is “make it short and sweet.”
Does Broccoli Really Fight Cancer?
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli have long been known to contain plant chemicals like indoles that have anti-cancer action.
Three Great Ways to Make a Protein Shake
From time to time I hear from people who absolutely love the whey protein powders we sell on our website like Dream Protein,
Are There Any Fattening Vegetables?
As you know, we’re experiencing an epidemic of obesity and diabetes in most of the Western world. (Actually, it’s not just
Hormones Drive Weight Regain After Dieting
Hormones related to appetite and hunger can be disrupted by dieting and weight loss, and can remain so for at least one
Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer
If you happen to be a vitamin supplement, you’ve had a bad week. At least as far as public relations go. First there was that
Calcium, Vitamin D and Health Outcomes
Confused about all these conflicting studies on calcium use? How some studies seem to say calcium is good, then others say it’s bad?
FDA Trying To Take Away Your Right To Buy Supplements!
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently commenced a new assault against the dietary supplement industry –
Why You Don’t Need to Worry About that Women and Vitamins Study
Before I start talking about that vitamin study you all want to know about, I want to say a few words about MSNBC and FOX News
Dark Chocolate Is Good For Your Heart
A new study just came out adding to the growing body of research pointing to the conclusion that dark chocolate is a serious health food.
Whey Protein Stimulates Muscle Growth
According to a new study , whey protein stimulates new muscle growth better than either of two forms of casein protein.
The Trouble With Vegetarian Diets
An August 26 study in the journal Nutrition makes a strong case against plant-based diets for prevention of heart disease.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked with Diabetes
This study comes on the heels of a finding presented at the American Diabetes Association 2011 Scientific Sessions that
High Blood Sugar and Memory Loss
High blood sugar puts you at risk for memory loss and cognitive problems, according to a new study out of Japan.
Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Today I want to tell you about a “health prescription” that’s not only easy to follow, it’s one you’re going to love to follow:
Featured Recipe: High-Fiber Curried Spinach and Lentils
Those who read my book “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth” may remember my rhapsodic waxing about a
The Amazing Benefits of Cherries: New Research
WINONA, Minn. – A scientific study conducted at Winona State University has found that tart cherry paste significantly decreased
The Shocking Link: Arthritis and Type 2 Diabetes
The following is one of the most important articles I’ve come across in a long time. It’s authored by the legendary physician Jonathan Wright, MD and is reprinted
The Top Ten Detoxifying Foods
The following is a guest article by Dr. John Dempster, originally posted on the Huffington Post.
FDA Says Walnuts Are Illegal Drugs!
The following article was written by William Faloon, editor of Life Extension Magazine. Mr. Faloon has been a tireless advocate
Flaxseed Oil Associated with Decreased Risk of Type II Diabetes
Any reader of this newsletter knows by now of the myriad health benefits associated with greater omega-3 consumption.
Onions: A Real Superfood
In a number of impressive published studies, the consumption of onions (and other members of the allium vegetable family) demonstrated protective effects
Omega-3’s Reduce Stroke Severity
reduces the severity of brain damage after a stroke, according to a study conducted by Université Laval researchers.
Recipe: Onion and Green Pepper Scramble
Ingredients • 2 teaspoons olive oil • ¼ cup finely diced green peppers • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
How to Get Your Kids To Eat More Veggies
Green Tea Helps You Lose Weight!
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center took 35 subjects with obesity and metabolic syndrome and randomly assigned
The Best Diet for Maintaining Weight Loss
Researchers in Denmark have found that a high-protein low-GI diet was significantly better than other diets tested at maintaining weight loss in
Fatty Foods Are Mood Enhancers
New findings support the idea that fatty foods can elevate your mood … with obvious implications for efforts to maintain
New Study: Omega-3’s Reduce Anxiety
The findings suggest that if young participants can get such improvements from specific dietary supplements
What the Heck is Coenzyme Q10 Anyway?
Coenzyme Q10 just might be the most important energy nutrient you’ve never heard of. It’s not a vitamin and not a mineral,
