Many people, including health care professionals, don’t yet appreciate the sheer magnitude of benefit possible from simple dietary changes. Here’s a cardiologist’s version of nutrition highlights, along …
The latest wave of books and documentaries paints sugar as the root of all dietary evil. And for sure there’s good reason to be concerned. Sugar-laden drinks and snacks are prime contributors to our obesity epidemic. But in the zeal …
Does eating beets lower blood pressure? The answer is found in a strange and fascinating story. On one level, it is a scientific finding that describes a peculiar relationship between food, nitrates, and blood pressure. But more broadly, it …
Turmeric been used in Indian cooking for thousands of years—both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Studies have revealed the wisdom behind this ancient practice, with turmeric shown to have potent anti-inflammatory properties with possible benefits ranging from arthritis to Alzheimer’s disease. And the research highlights …
