“Dr. Hyman, you often talk about superfoods and their benefits,” writes this week’s house call. “Can you share some of your favorites?” I realize “superfood” carries a certain hype, but some foods do earn that status. Food is medicine. And some foods are more powerful medicines than others! Food is the most powerful tool to […]
By Karen Reed This article was reposted with permission from our media associate Positive Health Wellness.
By Brian Syuki Many of us start the morning by brushing our teeth, taking a shower and making a cup of coffee. Those are all good and fine routines, but adding a few more steps can help inspire weight loss and sustainable healthy habits. I’ve found that it’s easier for me to maintain healthy habits […]
By Maggie McCracken Kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflower may all look different, but they’re actually remarkably similar. These five veggies are all part of the Cruciferae family. We laymen commonly refer to them as cruciferous vegetables. In addition to being closely related, these five vegetables also have something else in common: They’re some […]
By Sharon Moalem This year-round pantry item will not only add flavor and spice to your dinner dish, but it comes with plenty of nutritional benefits that’ll have you adding garlic to any and all possible meals. As a member of the onion family, the most powerful benefits of garlic lie in the phytochemical found […]
By Katie Maguire Held When you hear the phrase “vegan protein,” you probably think of soy, nuts, beans, quinoa—the usual suspects. But jackfruit may soon be making its way to a plant-based, protein-packed plate near you. If you couldn’t pick a jackfruit out of a lineup, you’re definitely not alone. “Jackfruit is the most amazing […]
By Michelle Schoffro Cook Who doesn’t love ginger cookies or spice cake? The signature ginger flavor adds a delightful taste to almost anything to which it is added. But taste is not the only reason to love this amazing spice. Not only is ginger a delicious addition to food, it is also one of the […]
“Dr. Hyman, I’m so confused about coffee,” writes this week’s house call. “One day I read that it’s so bad for me and the next it’s good for me. Why all the conflicting information?” Let’s face it: Americans love their coffee, which is the number one source of antioxidants in our diet—which actually makes me […]
“Dr. Hyman, I’ve heard so much contradictory information about omega 3 fats,” writes this week’s house call. “Some studies show they help everything while others argue they don’t do much of anything. What’s the real story here?” As I often say, food is information, not just calories. Food influences gene function, hormones, your immune system […]
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