We all need some fat in our daily food choices. Replacing “bad” fats (saturated and trans) with “good” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) is smart for your heart. An easy way to do this is to choose non-tropical vegetable oils to cook and prepare food. The types of oils listed below are healthier choices than solid […]
Globally, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water. Habitual tea intake has been associated with higher bone mineral density, particularly in postmenopausal women. This association may be due to its polyphenols and resulting protective antioxidant effects. While in vito studies have shown improved bone outcomes with a consumption of individual purified tea polyphenols, it is […]
Recently a senior lady came up to me in the grocery story parking lot. She asked me if I would know how to get her $1,000 back from a landscaper that did a terrible job on her property. I asked if she went to the bank. “Yes,” she said, but her check was already cashed. […]
Similar to high-intensity interval training (also known as HIIT), Tabata can be more effective than regular aerobics for some individuals. Especially in terms of time efficiency and boosting both aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen) fitness. While both types of exercise offer cardiovascular benefits. Tabata’s high-intensity intervals and short recovery periods can lead to […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
Last year I wrote about the health risks of using high heat when grilling. New reports tell us that open flames from both gas and charcoal can induce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in cooked meat, chicken or any muscle meat on a grill. It is our skin and lungs that absorbs the toxins from the […]
