Category: nutrition

‘Running on Veggies’ Cookbook Offers 100-Plus Plant-Powered Recipes

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr. 18—Lottie Bildirici learned the hard way that it’s not enough to train and have goals to become a better runner. What you eat before and after workouts also has a dramatic impact on your body’s health and endurance. After taking up running in her senior year of high…


Iron and Vegetable Oil Are a Deadly Combo

Even the healthiest ones contain this ingredient, which radically increases oxidative stress and triggers mitochondrial dysfunction. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers found a connection between the intake of iron and seed oils high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in people with Type 2 diabetes Both high dietary iron intake and an…


Our Marvelous Microbes

Each human is an ecosystem, and we play host to countless microscopic life forms. As strange as it may sound if you’re not a microbiologist, our bacteria are an integral part of who we are, participating in nearly every aspect of our health. My mother was a preeminent scientist who held the microbial world in…


Natural Ways to Improve Anxiety

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, estimated to affect over 40 million adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In addition to pharmaceutical interventions, many other therapies can help people improve their neurophysiology and overall mental health. Common symptoms of anxiety include: Restlessness, feeling on edge Easily…


Regenerative Agriculture Can Make Farmers Stewards of the Land Again

For years, “sustainable” has been the buzzword in conversations about agriculture. If farmers and ranchers could slow or stop further damage to land and water, the thinking went, that was good enough. I thought that way too, until I started writing my new book, “One Size Fits None: A Farm Girl’s Search for the Promise…


The 7 Best Protein Sources for Vegans

“You don’t eat meat? Well, where do you get your protein?” If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, you’ve likely heard the shock and horror in people’s voices as they size you up and wonder how you’re still functioning without animal products. Most people think animal products are the only protein sources available because the…


Curried Lentil Quinoa Recipe

This is a complete meal in one dish, filled with plant-based protein! The combination of carrots and curry is sweet and tangy and the carrot juice gives it a delightful creaminess! Yum! I Love to make it ahead and have it ready to go in the fridge for a cold lunch over mixed greens. Ingredients 3 tablespoons organic…


Follow This Diet to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart Disease

For years, natural health experts and knowledgeable physicians and nutritionists have advised the Mediterranean diet for its heart-healthy, life-prolonging effects.  High in healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and fish and low in saturated fats, sugar, and red meat, the benefits of this way of eating are backed by an accumulating body of international scientific evidence.  Now,…


Turmeric to the Rescue!

Turmeric has been a darling of the health supplement world for a while now. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Turmeric use is beneficial to numerous chronic and degenerative issues, like cancer. Here’s what you need to know! Dr. Sean McCaffrey is a physician, speaker, teacher, author, mentor, and radio host. He is the Founder…


Diabetes Quick Fix: Lemon-Braised Celery and Snapper

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Cooked celery has a nutty flavor. In this dish the celery is gently braised in a lemon-flavored broth with fresh linguine. The celery and pasta create a flavorful bed for fresh snapper in this 20-minute meal. Helpful Hints: — You can use walnuts, almonds or pecans instead of…