A Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest consisting of fruit, vegetables, grains, fish, dairy, oil, and reducing red meat. However, in a new randomized cross-over study1 a vegan diet eliminating meat, fish, and dairy was significantly better for health and losing weight.2 In 16 weeks vegan participants lost an average of 13 lbs while …
This graphic gives you a clear picture of fattening and lean food. If you were to eat a meal containing 500 calories, which food would make you full and satisfied? Four tablespoons of oil with 500 calories leaves you empty as does a few slices of cheese. Meat is not much better. However, starches like …
Broccoli the Healer Broccoli is the superfood that strengthens your immune system against pathogens like viruses and bacteria, fights free radicals to reduce oxidation (your aging and “rusting away”), heart disease, and even prevents and treats cancer.1 How does broccoli do this? Sulforaphane to the rescue Lymphocyte white blood cells, part of the immune system, …
Buddhist Monks live on Buddha Bowls In Southeast-Asia the Buddhist monks walk the towns every morning with bowls to receive their healthy meal donations from townspeople. The Burmese monks I photographed here are healthy and lean on a simple diet of rice, vegetables, and fruit. Buddha Bowl Recipe You can prepare your own easily-prepared Buddha …
Beets are Amazing Beets are amazing food that can lower your blood pressure improving the circulation of blood throughout your body. This is critical for health because high blood pressure (hypertension) may lead to strokes and heart attacks. If you are an athlete or just walking around the block beets provide more efficient use of …
Beets lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, and even thinking. Read More »
Why are we required to wear masks when the science says they have little effect? According to the U.S. Government Center for Disease Control (CDC) web page the meta-analysis of fourteen Randomized Controlled Trial studies (the gold standard of research) the CDC site shows masks have little effect.1 Here is the conclusion in the abstract of …
Cholesterol assists COVID-19 If you eat meat and animal products you are increasing your intake of cholesterol which is only found in meat, and animal products like eggs, milk, and cheese. Recent research has shown that cholesterol facilitates the entry of COVID-19 into host cells where the disease replicates and makes you ill.1 How does …
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It is a myth that starchy foods like potatoes and rice are fattening. It is true that potatoes and rice can be fattening if you add butter, sour cream, or oil, but not by themselves. Fats like oil or fats in butter are 9 calories per gram while the other two macronutrients of starches and …
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