All Hail Kale: Why This ‘Super Food’ Should be on Your Table
(As seen in the Surprise Independent newspaper) What are the health benefits of kale? It’s is a dark-green leafy vegetable chock full of vitamins and minerals. Considered a “super food” by many nutrition experts – kale contains folate, which improves brain health; calcium, which strengthens bones; and fiber, which helps manage blood pressure and digestion. Kale also […]
Tips to Manage Holiday Treats
(As seen in the Scottsdale Independent.) When it comes to holiday treats, Sun Health registered dietitian Tracy Garrett is no Scrooge. How can I eat healthy during the holidays, when there are so many tempting treats? Moderation can be a tough pill to swallow any time of year. But, the “M” word can be a real “bah-humbugger” during the holidays when food, glorious food, is […]
Reduce Your Cancer Risk with Fabulous Fiber
(As seen in YourWestValley.com and the Daily News-Sun.) In comedienne Anita Renfroe’s musical ode to fiber, aptly named “Fiber,” she recites a long list of ills associated with aging and declares that fiber is the cure. “You just need fiber, it’s what you need. When you are full of fiber my friend, you are full indeed.” I […]
We’re Keen on Quinoa – Here’s Why
What is quinoa and what are its benefits? Do you mean Chenopodim quinoa? I was trying to impress you by using quinoa’s scientific name. But the truth is that you’re better off being impressed with quinoa (keen-wah) itself, a grain crop prized for its edible seeds and nutritional value. Quinoa has a lot going […]
Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Foods You Should Never Eat — or Try Not To!
Get these nutritional freeloaders out of your kitchen — they’re not doing your body any good by Maureen Callahan for Next Avenue Suggesting that someone never eat certain foods tends to stirs up a lot of angst. Surely the rare splurge on chocolate cake, French fries or any other tasty treat without nutritional merit […]
What are the Primary Foods Used in the Mediterranean Style of Eating?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, March 25, 2015 Plant-based foods form the foundation of Mediterranean eating, which includes an abundance of vegetables, fruits and whole grains including barley, wheat, oats, polenta, rice, couscous, and pasta. Fruits are often eaten as a dessert in the traditional Mediterranean style. Nuts, beans, legumes and seeds are excellent sources of protein and fiber. The fats provided from […]
What are the Advantages of a Mediterranean-Style of Eating?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, March 11, 2015 The Mediterranean-style of eating is based on the traditional way of eating in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It is not a “diet.” Research has shown that anyone adopting this traditional style of eating will gain many health benefits that help prevent and manage chronic […]
Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Foods That Will Bring Your Blood Pressure Down
Consuming natural foods, along with cutting out salt, will have you eating well and avoiding heart disease Guest post by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D. for Next Avenue High blood pressure, also known as “the silent killer,” is an epidemic in our nation. It typically has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don’t realize […]
Three ‘Healthy’ Lessons from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The story of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer offers a number of life lessons for all of us; lessons like believing in yourself, appreciating differences and setting a goal and sticking with it. If you delve a little deeper into this classic holiday story, you’ll also find lessons about good nutrition, proper exercise and reducing stress. […]
Stomaching Dietary Restrictions After Fifty
As we age, we’re often introduced to a myriad of unwelcome guests in our bodies, including diabetes, arthritis, and even food sensitivities (all of which can develop or worsen as we get older). But while these conditions may require an adjustment period to become your new normal, accommodating health concerns like food sensitivities is an […]
