Superfoods - Carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams Carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams Nature has a wonderful way of pointing to extraordinarily valuable foods. Deep orange, yellow and red colors indicate the presence of carotenoids, compounds that are associated with significant health benefits. Carotenoids with names likebeta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful antioxidants. Alpha carotene,
Superfoods: Berries and Cherries The deep blue and purple color indicates the presence of a group of powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins. The anthocyanin pigments of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) have long been used for improving vision and circulation. There is also evidence that certain anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory properties, and there are reports that anthocyanin-rich foods
Modern Wheat Does modern wheat contain more gluten than ancient wheat? Yes. Through centuries of selective breeding, farmers have been able to alter the gluten content of wheat in order to create the enormous variety of wheat flours available today. Gluten produces a “tough” flour that, when made into dough, confers a stretchiness that is
Superfoods: The Allium family of vegetables Alliums include garlic, garlic shoots, onions, leeks, shallots, chives, and scallions. There isn’t another group of plants that has more extensive and impressive scientific support for remarkable health benefits. Include small amounts of alliums in your daily diet instead of loading up once or twice a week. Evidence gathered
The Bottom Line on Dairy For those who are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk, dairy products can be an important source of protein, vitamins, minerals essential fats and beneficial probiotics. Dairy products have been consumed by about 450 generations, which in the span of human history is not that long, but it is
The Soy Story In the 80s and 90s, soy was the savior of mankind. It was going to replace meat, prevent cancer and heart disease, and feed a growing world population. Then in 2000, suddenly soy was poison. I was shocked at how far and how rapidly the pendulum swung; to the point where even
What about eggs? A cagey subject. So should we be eating eggs? Just the whites, just the yolk? Help decode this tricky protein. Eggs are a great source of protein, essential fats, minerals (especially sulfur), B vitamins, choline, folic acid and vitamins A, D and E. But please support local, free-range egg producers. At the
The Carb Conversation. Let’s have it. It’s the giant elephant in the room. You know we need to talk about it but the truth might hurt a little. But, by a little, I mean a wee-wee-bit. Because really, how much is your health worth? Living a long, energized, healthy life is worth giving up a
The FAT Truth That triple bacon cheeseburger will kill you, even if you are not obese. Turns out that adipose tissue (aka your fat tissue) is a dumping ground for excess dietary fat. OK no surprises there, but listen to this. Getting fatter is actually part of the body's defense against unhealthy eating. Health
Ever wonder what is Stephen’s favorite snack? Hands down, almonds. They’re convenient, they help stabilize blood sugar and lower cholesterol and just a handful will reduce appetite so much that you’ll eat smaller meals, resulting in a net reduction of calories. His suggestion? Try having a handful of almonds 15 or 20 minutes before a