February is Heart Health Month in the US, and I was a guest on ABC’s “Let’s Talk Live” last week sharing five red foods for heart health. The American Heart Association, and the Million Hearts Initiative are campaigning for heart health, and adding these 5 easy foods to your diet will help. Check out the…
Spinach, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds are beneficial foods for their high magnesium content, a calming, essential mineral that many of us are lacking. Adding in magnesium rich foods at stressful times, like the holidays, are a wonderful way to keep your balance and maintain your calm. (and use that left-over jack-o-lantern) Tumeric spice is…
I spoke to a group of kids from D.C.’s public school system this week, as part of the RECESS program for the American Heart Association. My topic at this loud, fun, mega event, along with the Washington Redskins and their cute Cheerleaders, was SUGAR. (how did I get them to listen to me, you may…
Ocean Vegetables or Sea Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods on the planet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and high levels of antioxidants.. New and exciting findings indicate that ocean algae can reduce our rate of fat absorption by 75%, thanks to a digestive enzyme called lipase. That’s what I call BIG news! They are…
The morning talk shows, blogs, newspapers, and magazines have jumped on the many scientific studies that show how important Vitamin D is to our health. Even traditional medical doctors are testing their patient’s D levels. Vitamin D deficiency has been indicated in different cancers and heart disease, and studies have shown that Vita…
