November 29, 2017
On an especially cold morning last winter, Nancy arrived for her minimum-wage job as a mail clerk
November 29, 2017
For those of you who need (or want) to be gluten-free, one of the hardest things to give up is bread and pastries, especially cinnamon rolls. So we have a recipe for you that combines both of these favorites and it’s gluten free! Ingredients: For the Bread 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (TRY: Cup4Cup) 1 Tbs. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 1½ cups milk ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp. vanilla extract FOR THE SWIRL ⅓ cup brown sugar 2 Tbs. unsalted butter (melted) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon For the Glaze ½ cup powdered […]
November 27, 2017
In today’s food-conscious world, many of us want to get more benefits from the food we eat. Functional foods provide just that. A functional food is a natural food or manufactured food that has benefits beyond basic nutrition and calories. According to Mayo Clinic nutritionist Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D., “All foods are functional because they provide varying amounts of nutrients and energy to sustain growth or support vital processes. However, functional foods are generally considered to offer additional benefits that may reduce the risk of disease or promote optimal health.” Functional foods can also act like health supplements. For […]
November 20, 2017
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t shop hungry”. I don’t think many of us will argue the accuracy of this piece of
November 20, 2017
A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study reported recently in the American Journal of Therapeutics found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice extended sleep time by an average of 84 minutes in older patients with insomnia. “Insomnia is quite common among older adults and it can lead to a range of health issues if left untreated,” observed lead researcher Jack Losso, who is a professor in the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge. “However, many people are hesitant to resort to medications to help them sleep. That’s why natural sleep remedies are increasingly of interest and […]
November 15, 2017
Another day, another superfood elevated to the canon and, for once, it is something most of us already eat
November 14, 2017
A balanced diet is an integral element of a healthy lifestyle for men, women and children alike. According to the National Institute on Aging, simply counting calories without regard for the foods being consumed is not enough for men and women 50 and older to maintain their long-term health. Rather, the NIA emphasizes the importance of choosing low-calorie foods that have a lot of the nutrients the body needs. But counting calories can be an effective and simple way to maintain a healthy weight, provided those calories are coming from nutrient-rich foods. When choosing foods to eat, the NIA recommends eating […]
November 14, 2017
It’s easy to be skeptical of the word, detox. Why? Well, for starters, the sheer amount of products on the market
November 14, 2017
Like many of my over-40 patients, you’re probably trying to stay healthy and active as you get older. Great! Yet, many of you may not know that once you pass the over-40 milestone you can lose as much as 8% of muscle mass every 10 years. That means by age 60, you could have lost as much as 16% muscle mass! And it accelerates even further after the age of 75. But this doesn’t have to be the case if you take measures to prevent it. Let me tell you about the 10 best foods that can make a big […]