1. Foods made with industrial and processed seed oils Highly processed oils are often extracted from soybean, corn, rapeseed (the source of canola oil), cottonseed, sunflower, and safflower seeds, and are high in omega fatty acids. -6. Excess consumption of omega-6 can trigger the body to produce chemicals that can lead to inflammation in the … Read more
As we head into another flu season in the midst of the continued threat of Covid variantsThe most important question for everyone is: “What can I do to strengthen my immune system?” One of the best places to start is with your diet. Studies show that our gut microbiome, or the trillions of microorganisms that … Read more
As a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients, I am often asked what foods I should eat for a healthy heart. Of course, you don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that you won’t benefit from a diet consisting of cheeseburgers, donuts, and fries. But there are a number of popular options that … Read more
More than 11% of Americans have diabetes, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. As a nutritionist who has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, I’ve found that having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to completely stop eating what you love. Controlling blood … Read more
1. Berries use it for: Baked Desserts, Smoothies, Yogurt Toppings, Breakfast Bowls Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, are one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidant levels in berries remain stable long after they are frozen. Some of the best stores to find bargain-priced frozen berries are Trader … Read more
My morning stretches to improve mobility As a physical trainer, I am constantly focused on improving my mobility; keeps my body young and healthy. I recommend doing mobility stretches in the morning, when your body feels the stiffest from sleeping. These are the stretches I do every day: 1. Fashion cars This exercise challenges your … Read more
As a nutritional psychiatrist, I always strive to maintain a well-balanced diet. A lot of that has to do with making sure I’m getting all the right vitamins, especially since it’s essential for preventing cognitive impairment. And since the risk of neurological diseases increases as we ageOne question I often get from my patients is, … Read more
We can’t turn back the clock as we age, but we can adapt our workouts to improve our quality of life and our ability to perform everyday activities. The secret? strength training Strength training keeps our healthy and agile muscles and joints, which becomes increasingly important as we age because we lose muscle mass and … Read more