Monthly Insights
What COVID-19 Has taught Me (December 2021)
It’s hard to believe that another year has passed by since the pandemic started. Like everyone, I have been affected on many levels. From becoming virtual and having a book tour cancelled, to moving my office and not seeing friends or family—and of course no hugging or dining out. All these are examples of things […]
Omega- 3’s Fight Parkinson’s (June 2008)
Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease affecting speech and motor skills. A study by researchers at Universite Laval in Quebec City, Canada, showed that a diet high in omega- 3 fatty acids (found in salmon and flaxseed) may protect against and slow down the progression of […]
Good News About Whole Grains (May 2008)
Getting two or more serving of whole grains every day may cut your risk of pancreatic cancer by about 40 percent, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. On the flip side, people who ate two or more servings […]
What is Inulin? (April 2008)
Inulin has been added to various foods lately. Clients have been asking me about it in my private practice and I thought it would be great to discuss what it is. Inulin is a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, feeding the […]
Tomato Products Reduce LDL Cholesterol by 13% (March 2008)
The British Journal of Nutrition published a study focusing on 21 healthy volunteer with normal cholesterol readings. They consumed a tomato free diet for the first three weeks, then a three week “high tomato” diet that included 30 milligrams of ketchup and 400 milliliters […]