Just in time for Labor Day cookouts, Consumer Reports found that eating undercooked ground beef might leave you very sick. According to the organization’s investigation, supermarket ground beef can harbor superbugs, or antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Oh, and almost all store-bought varieties likely contain fecal matter. Meanwhile, the meat industry and the U.S. Department of […]
“My hormones feel so out of balance” a female patient will tell me. “I’m tired of feeling crappy and terrible all the time. Do I need to do hormone replacement to feel better, or is there a natural way to get my hormones in balance?” Hormone imbalances are an epidemic these days. When talking about […]
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. The nutritional value of decaf coffee should be almost identical to regular coffee, apart from the caffeine content. Photo credit: Shutterstock Many people enjoy drinking coffee, but want to limit their caffeine intake for some reason. For these people, decaf coffee is an excellent alternative. Decaf […]
Nutrients in plants are not always easily digested. This is because plants may contain antinutrients. These are plant compounds that reduce the absorption of nutrients from the digestive system. They are of a particular concern in societies that base their diets largely on grains and legumes. This article reviews several simple ways to reduce the […]
Full of nutrients and delicious taste, spinach is a winter superfood. But what’s the best way to eat it? Read the following surprising facts about this leafy green: Taking spinach in juice form is actually the healthiest way to consume it. Photo credit: Shutterstock 1. It’s wiser to choose tender baby spinach leaves. The larger […]
When I first joined the plant-based community, I kept hearing about this mysterious substance called nutritional yeast. I found it in the bulk bins at my local grocery store and I bought a few scoops of the flaky, yellow substance. The next step: learning what the heck to do with it. Nutritionally, this yeast contains folic […]
By Glynis Sweeny “The clothing industry is the second largest polluter in the world … second only to oil,” the recipient of an environmental award told a stunned Manhattan audience earlier this year. “It’s a really nasty business … it’s a mess.” While you’d never hear an oil tycoon malign his bonanza in such a […]
Today’s house call focuses on a topic very personal to me. “Mark, what would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer?” a friend recently asked. I’ve had a lot of time to think about this. I’ve sadly seen a lot of cancer in my life, both with my own family and with patients. The […]
There are mixed opinions about coffee. Studies show that coffee provides more antioxidants in the diet than any food group. Photo credit: Shutterstock Some believe it is healthy and energizing, while others claim it is addictive and harmful. When you look at the evidence, the majority of studies on coffee and health actually show that […]
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