CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES, SUCH AS EMULSIFIERS FOUND in things such as processed foods, are linked to a higher risk of cancer and other health problems. Today, we explore food emulsifiers... Read More
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Antioxidants and Cancer
CANCER STRIKES FEAR INTO THE HEARTS OF MANY. I know; I am a cancer doctor. My patients often ask if anti-oxidants could hold the key to reducing cancer risk. Today,... Read More
2 Lunch Strategies for Health
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF “SHOKUIKI?” Japanese doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka pioneered this philosophy of eating. The word is from ones meaning “eat” and “grow.” Today, I’ll share my... Read More
Soy: Friend or Foe?
Eating soy foods like tofu, edamame, and soy milk has been linked to reduced risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate, and gastric cancer. [Nevertheless] many patients worry that eating soy might be harmful if they have estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.... Read More
Mindful Eating
Mindful eating, a practice rooted in mindfulness meditation, encourages me to bring my full attention and awareness to the present moment while eating. Admittedly, the concept is new to this writer. I am rethinking much about lifestyle as I transition into my 60s.... Read More
Does Eating Breakfast Promote Weight Loss?
But is it that healthy folks tend to eat breakfast, or is there a causal relationship between consuming a good breakfast and improved health outcomes? Are the lower chances of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight due to eating a healthy breakfast?... Read More