Athletes who collapse during meets or workouts are no more likely to be dehydrated than fellow competitors who remain upright, according to a new review with scathing words about sports-drink marketing. In fact, says Tim Noakes, MD, of the University of Cape Town, too much water (“hyperhydration”) is a greater health risk to athletes than […]

A short while ago, at one of my nutrition presentations (based on the Real Food Therapy Guide), a participant asked me if organic foods were healthier than non-organic foods. It appears that while organic foods may offer some advantages (higher levels of phosphorus and antioxidant phenols), they offer no nutritional edge over conventional produce. This […]

Celery is good for your heart and for lowering blood pressure. You probably knew that, especially if you picked up my free Real Food Therapy Guide. Along with celery, did you know that raisins may help lower blood pressure too? The first clinical trial to test raisins’ effects on blood pressure showed beneficial effects.  The study […]

A study in the Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism suggests that vegetarians may have an advantage over non-vegetarians when it comes to protection from dying of heart disease or getting cancer.  This may not come as a surprise, especially to fans of our Real Food Therapy Guide, which has numerous references citing the health benefits and disease prevention […]

The study looked at 104 adults, average age 87, participating in the Oregon Brain Aging Study who underwent blood testing and cognitive assessment; 42 participants also had MRI scans. The use of blood levels of nutrients rather than relying on food-frequency questionnaires was important, noted an accompanying editorial.  While eating a balance diet is important […]

It seems like many attempts folks make to follow a calorie-restricting, gut-torturing, penance-type diet ends with some disappointment and frustration.  I’ve observed a number of clients cut carbs for a few days, but eventually find end up craving some type of carbs, like the diet-busting bagel.  Craving carbs is a relatively common phenomenon and a […]

The case for berries’ brain benefits was recently bolstered by a study the authors call the largest and longest of its kind. Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data on berry consumption among 16,010 women age 70 and older participating in the Nurses’ Health Study. The women completed dietary questionnaires every four years beginning […]

After the Real Food Therapy Guide received recognition and a request by Whole Foods Market for sales in the fall of 2012, several people have asked me questions about fortified foods.  As you probably know, many of today’s foods are fortified, enriched, enhanced, etc. with hopes of providing added benefits to our health.  But are […]

Gobbling fast food and bakery treats isn’t just bad for your body – new research suggests it could also be bad for your mood. Spanish scientists report that people consuming the most fast food and commercial baked goods were 37% more likely to develop depression over 6 years than those consuming the least. The study […]