Support for Eating Breakfast
Razi Berry Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a new study suggests. An analysis of data on more than 30,000 American adults showed that skipping breakfast — and missing out on the calcium in milk, vitamin C […]
Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli for Vascular Health
Razi Berry New research has shown some of our least favorite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease. Research has found higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables associated with less extensive blood vessel disease in older women Published in the British Journal of Nutrition the research has found […]
Coronary Artery Calcium Levels Linked to Future Heart Problems in the Middle-Aged
Razi Berry Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age were associated with structural heart abnormalities linked to future heart failure, particularly among blacks, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a risk marker for heart health problems Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is the buildup […]
If You Eat Dairy, Go for the Whole Cow
Razi Berry I’ve often thought that low-fat and no-fat dairy products should be cheaper than whole fat options. I mean, after all, you’re getting a lot less of the nutritional content. And, well, it just doesn’t taste as good. A new study suggests that whole fat dairy may be more protective of cardiovascular disease and stroke […]
Vitamin D Deficiency May be Common in Pregnancy
Razi Berry A recent study from Norway determined that by the end of pregnancy, 1 in 3 women are deficient in vitamin D.1 During the winter, when the days are much darker, this percentage rose to nearly 50 percent. Lead author adds, “use of sunscreen during the summer months further inhibits vitamin D production” The […]
Solve All Your Beauty Dilemmas with the Help of Mother Nature
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat […]
Important Nutrients for a Vegan Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND There are a number of people who wish to sustain their vegan lifestyle during their pregnancy and consult a naturopath on how to keep with this lifestyle without harm to the growing baby. While I always recommend and educate my patients on the benefits of consuming small amounts meat in […]