I recommend extra virgin olive oil as the primary source of added fat in your eating plan. Here are the top five reasons why: 1. Proven track record of success. Olive oil is backed by a tremendous amount of good, solid research, including a long history of use in the traditional, Mediterranean diet – an…
Green tea is an important source of antioxidant, plant compounds called flavonoids that provide potent health protection. Drinking green tea regularly is linked to improved heart, eye, bone, brain and dental health, as well as a stronger immune system and a lower risk of some cancers. I drink a pot of green tea every day. …
Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without pesticides and genetic modifications. Are they more nutritious? Are they safer? Are they worth the extra money? There are always two sides to every story. Here’s why organic makes sense: Organic produce is often higher in antioxidants like flavonoids that play an extremely important role in the…
Beans or legumes – like black beans, kidney beans, soybeans, lentils and chickpeas – have been called the best human plant food there is, potent tools in the prevention and treatment of disease and among the most nutritious foods on the planet. If you’re not eating them at least four times a week you’re missing…
If you love and respect your brain, as well as all your body parts, eat berries! Berries are antioxidant mega-stars. They fight inflammation and wage internal war against harmful free radicals that pummel your body every day. They protect your brain from damage, as well as your eyes, your heart and your skin. They’re the…
Fruits and vegetables with the most vibrant colors – the dark greens, the bright oranges and reds, the brilliant blues, blacks and purples – contain the most nutrients and valuable plant compounds. By eating the most colourful diet you can, you load up on powerhouse nutrients like magnesium, potassium, folate, beta-carotene and vitamin C, along…
