Packed with brain-boosting Omega-3 fatty acids, this super-simple Summer recipe is a great way to support healthy aging. Pair this dish with a light and low-tannin red wine for an extra antioxidant punch that will have you feeling Read more...
What is Bilberry? When you hear the word bilberry, you might think of blueberry. You wouldn’t be far off in thinking that either, since they are cousins to one another. In fact, the bilberry is also known as the European blueberry Read more...
As my body raced full-speed into the “golden years”, or the “rust years” as I like to call them, I started thinking about how I could maintain my health as I aged. As a physician I had seen the effects of aging first hand Read more...
Whether you breastfeed or not, the secret to post-pregnancy nutrition is to gradually lose weight while maintaining or restocking nutrient stores. All nutrition experts agree that the best place for a new mother to get all the essential Read more...
Have you heard all about the great health benefits of fish oil, but still aren’t exactly sure what an omega-3 fatty acid is? Or what a fat is in general? Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential nutrients. An essential nutrient Read more...
There is an unfortunate scenario I run into all too often at my pharmacy counter. A patient comes in—newly discharged from the hospital following a heart attack or leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of type 2 Read more...
Summer is coming! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and plums are finally riper, juicier, and more affordable. There are a number of reasons why eating seasonally and locally is better. It’s a nutritious way to Read more...
All Tray Tables in the Upright Position Airports can be pretty unhealthy places. At airports, you negotiate food courts packed with fast food, newsstands selling candy bars and Fritos, and Starbuck’s pastry counters. If Read more...
A woman’s nutritional needs are as unique as her smile, the color of her eyes, or her sense of humor. Those needs change as she ventures through life, navigating her childbearing years and approaching menopause. Luckily, most Read more...
Sugar consumption is very high among Americans, averaging about 20 teaspoons per person per day. Research shows that too much sugar in the diet can lead to many health problems. According to the American Heart Association, the maximum Read more...
