The good news is there are many lifestyle changes that will lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The combination of a low-saturated-fat, total-fat, and low-cholesterol diet, physical activity, and weight control can have many positive effects on overall health. In addition to lowering the “bad” LDL cholesterol, they can raise […]
Dr. Nicole, what is the best diet? The best diet is the diet that works for YOU. The best diet is something that you can healthfully follow for the rest of your life. The best diet for you is the diet that gives you energy, keeps your health in balance, helps you to be emotionally […]
The best fiber sources obviously come from whole food dietary sources. However, occasionally we need a little something something to “cheat the system” and this is my favorite weight loss trick, as I have mentioned the importance of utilizing fiber for satiety and stable blood sugar in my “Favorite Weight Loss Diet of 2008”. You […]
Are chocolate chips better than Viagra? According to Journal of Nutrition’s latest September and October issues, chocolate has some pretty exciting therapeutic potential. If you want to avoid being on “the little blue pill” you should consider taking a daily dose of the little brown pill. That’s right—50-200 chocolate chips a day may prevent the […]
One of the greatest flaws in the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a lack of omega-3 fatty acids. Repleting this deficiency typically improves memory and mental functioning as well as corrects a gamut of other annoying health problems. The reason for this is that these essential oils are necessary for proper brain functioning, immune function, […]
Who should be on the anti-inflammatory diet? Well- just about everyone! Anyone with arthritis, chronic pain, chronic disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or sjogrens, as well as those looking to slow the aging process and disease prevention will benefit from an […]
So, I had basically banned juice in our house for years either because of its high-fructose corn syrup content or because it is always a better idea to just drink water and eat a piece of fruit. However, this has changed recently in regard to one particular fruit: the pomegranate. The pomegranate, when transformed into […]
So you may have just received the bad news from your doctor that your “cholesterol is high” and that “you need to start a diet to lower your cholesterol” Ugh!!! What to do? This diet most likely excludes many of your favorite foods….meat and fried foods to say the least!! Before we get started, let’s […]
Coenzyme Q10 or “CoQ10”, also known as ubiquinone, is an anti-oxidant that is essential for mitochondrial energy production and may play a role in cellular defense against oxidative damage. A growing body of research shows that using a coenzyme Q10 supplement alone or in combination with other therapies may be beneficial in the treatment of […]
This diet is based on the diet typically consumed on the island of Crete that is high in omega-3 essential fatty acids, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, healthy protein sources (fish, legumes, etc.) and complex carbohydrates. Fat calories account for 35-45% of total calories. Omega-3 essential fatty acids have the potential to block and prevent all […]
