Setting the Record Straight on Farmed Fish
Both tilapia (the fastest growing and most widely farmed fish on the planet) and catfish have low concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and very high ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids....
Diet & Fitness
Diet and overall fitness have a profound effect on quality of life. Get information on the latest diet trends and exercise regimens.
Choosing the Right Eating Plan
Navigating the world of diets can make anyone’s head spin. Low-this, low-that, eat-this, but none-of-that. What works? What’s a gimmick? With this, my goal is to help answer questions and clear up...
Protect Your Heart With Fiber
For years, fiber has been the “butt” of jokes due to its ability to keep you “regular.” But now, strong research shows that fiber has benefits well beyond the bathroom. In fact,...
How to Choose Cooking Oil
Remember when you could go to the grocery store to buy cooking oil and only had to decide between two or three types? Today, the options are endless. In some respects, this...
Secrets of the Gene Smart Diet
Over the past several decades, dozens of diet trends and fads have come and gone (think: low-fat, low-carb, grapefruit diet!), yet none of them gained real traction in terms of long-term success....
The Secrets to Healthy Restaurant Dining
If you’re concerned about healthy eating and keeping your weight in check and disease-promoting inflammation at bay, you might think that dining out is off the menu. After all, many restaurant meals...
Changing Views on Fats
There’s a six decade-old scientific legend that just refuses to die, and researchers such as myself would love to set the record straight. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, probably even from...
High Intensity Exercise Benefits
There are many reasons to exercise. As we enter swimsuit season, the most obvious motive most people have for hitting the gym is to lose weight so they look good by the...
Tilapia is not a heart-healthy fish
When it comes to tilapia, a new staple in kitchens and restaurants across the country, I have three words to offer you: Choose another fish! According to the New York Times, Americans...
Green Tea’s Weight Loss Benefits
Have you ever wondered if there’s scientific evidence behind the idea that green tea can reduce fat or help maintain a healthy weight? The research clearly shows that the answer is yes....
