What could be healthier than a bowl of whole grain cereal with milk? Well, the box for one. You might be better off with just plain water every morning than cold cereal, even a whole grain version suggests research. In a study at University … Read More »
Tainted Oats What could be more wholesome than a bowl of hot Quaker oatmeal? After all, oats are “heart healthy” thanks to oat fiber’s effect on cholesterol. Years ago, Quaker oatmeal probably was a healthy choice, but that was before oats were sprayed with … Read More »
Are your supplements in the right form? Surprisingly some very pricey supplements, marketed as high end, are formulated with cheap and potentially toxic forms of vitamins and minerals. I recently reviewed two expensive multi-level products containing inferior nutrient forms. Take a look at … Read More »
Liver Detox Time is Now Suddenly feeling heavier and more irritable than usual? Are your allergies or digestion acting up? These are signs your liver needs detox support. I am often asked about detox diets and cleanses. Some institutions, such as the Mayo clinic … Read More »
Healing with Love One of the most powerful appetite suppressants is not found in a pill. It is a feeling: love. Valentine’s Day celebrates the fleeting romantic experience. Falling in love, in particular, is a blissful euphoric state where food has little appeal. It … Read More »
Egg Whites Missing the Gold I was looking over a Panera Bread Café menu for a client. What’s with all the egg white breakfasts? Are these guys living in the 1960’s? Have they not turned on the news or picked up a newspaper? Egg … Read More »