By Terita Heath-Wlaz For years after transitioning to a more plant-based diet, I didn’t eat a lot of “starchy vegetables.” I’d heard that leafy greens like spinach and chard were better for me than starchy vegetables like corn, peas and potatoes. So I ate the leafy greens. A lot! Here’s a list of common vegetables […]
By Sharon Moalem, MD, PHD Although fats have been vilified for years, if you know the right ones to eat, you can lose abdominal or belly fat, decrease joint pain, lower your triglycerides and even decrease your risk for breast cancer. What’s important to remember is that all fats are also very energy dense at […]
By Stacy T. Sims To put it simply: Bacteria follow the food you eat. The easiest way to manipulate your gut flora is by enriching your diet with a variety of probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics are the actual bacteria that live in your gut. Prebiotics are the substances that the bacteria eat. Food sources are […]
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 […]
By JJ Virgin That hyperbolic headline stared me front and center recently while I patiently waited in my grocery line. Reluctantly, I grabbed the weekly and thumbed straight to the article claiming a specific “superfood” could make you lean and energetic while upping your libido. Uh, huh. I rolled my eyes, winced and put the […]
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