When Influencers Replace Scientists, Everyone Loses Every few years, nutrition gets a makeover.First comes a new graphic.Then comes a new slogan.Soon after, we hear claims that this time, someone finally figured it all out. Recently, that makeover arrived in the form of a “reverse food pyramid” and the cheerful phrase “Eat Real Food.” On the…
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When Bananas Aren’t a Beta Blocker People love to believe that food can replace medicine. We talked about this in Episode One, where I explained that Hippocrates never said “let food be thy medicine.” Still, the myth endures. Food does matter. The right eating pattern can lower blood pressure. One of the best-studied is the…
Read MoreEating for health not weigh loss on GLP-1 medication using the Mediterranean and DASH diets.
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DASH stands for dietary approach to stop hypertension. Called the American version of the Mediterranean Diet, with all the benefits.
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Limiting red meat consumption will reduce calories, decrease heart disease, and improve gut health. A meat only diet leads to a shorter life with hemorrhoids.
Read MoreNuts and seeds are an important component of the Mediterranean Diet. They provide fiber, minerals, and healthy fats. Safer and healthier than any supplement.
Read MoreEating whole fruit decreases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and improves overall health. It is sweet, portable, and delicious.
Read MoreSodium is an essential element to humans, but toxic at high doses. Excess sodium is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and cancer.
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