This question was submitted by a friend of mine: I suffer from Gout and have attacks on occasion. I have tremendously changed my eating habits and alcohol intake but still suffer from mild to moderate attacks from time to time. Diet, exercise and moderation can control gout - but what can be done to prevent
Thank you to a reader for asking: What do you think of fruit as a snack at night? I'm asked this question very often from patients in person and here on my blog. Fruits are hailed as being an essential part of our diet. They are even classed in the same category as vegetables
Now that we've discussed 10 foods that can help fight cancer, let's take a look at 10 foods that I recommend avoiding: Refined cabohydrates - I've said it before, and I'll say it again: we should eat the way Mother Earth intended without any processing. Refined carbs (breads, pasta, pastries) are nothing more than an empty
In recognition of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month – wear a daffodil and support Canadians living with Cancer. In their book Foods that Fight Cancer – Preventing Cancer Through Diet, the authors Belliveau and Gingras describe in detail that our risk of cancer is about one in three, and that a small number of cancers are
Thank you to one of my readers for asking: I am looking to lose weight. What are your thoughts on the ingredients and nutritional value of ViSalus Science shakes? If all you’re doing is trying to lose weight, then yes. You will lose weight on these shakes. In fact, you’ll lose weight on any nutritional
Thanks to a reader for submitting this question: I'd like information on diet pop.Is it harmful to your health? Wow! This is a loaded question because artificial sweeteners are amongst the most talked about food additives out there. No one really knows what the future holds for these molecules. But if your only
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring poly-phenolic compound (found in foods such as grapes, peanuts and some berries) that has several unique qualities and health benefits.Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant able to flush away harmful toxins and free-radicals from the body. It also helps prevent or slow down the oxidation process of other cells.Resveratrol gained popularity
“Do you really think what you eat affects your health?”
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Curcumin, an active compound in the well-known spice tumeric, has many health benefits that go beyond simply tasting great.