You know the drill: Staples such as cereals (barley, rye, and wheat are examples) or some starchy tubers such as yams. Legumes, including lentils and beans, are not high on my list, but you should eat them for health!... Read More
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Be Careful with Supplements
BE CAREFUL WITH SUPPLEMENTS. ENGLISHMAN’S RECENT OVERDOSE ON VITAMIN D (I acknowledge that it is an extreme case) is a reminder that supplements are not always benign. Here’s the story, as reported by... Read More
Do Coffee Lovers Live Longer?
We Americans consume over half a billion cups of coffee daily, with two-thirds of us reporting consumption within the past day.... Read More
Cranberries and Memory
Many of us consume cranberry sauce as a part of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but cranberries did not arrive in a can form until 1912. Attorney Marcus L. Urann bought a cranberry bog and created a cranberry cooperative subsequently called Ocean Spray. By 1940, the canned, jiggly version we know today had arrived.... Read More
Do You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods?
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are whole foods in which the vitamins and nutrients are still intact. The food is in its natural (or nearly natural) state. These foods may be minimally altered by removal of inedible parts, drying, crushing, roasting, boiling, freezing, or pasteurization, to make them suitable to store and safe to consume.... Read More
Avocados and Heart Attack Risk
Avocados and heart attack risk. A new study suggests that this fruit — known for its healthy fats — may also help you lower your chances of suffering from heart... Read More