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Andrew Freeman, MD: A Cardiologist’s Plant-Based Diet Prescription
Nutrition was rarely discussed when Andrew Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP, was training in his cardiology fellowship. And his experience is not unique. A recent survey of about 1,000 cardiologists found that 90% received minimal nutrition education. “When I started my practice, I was good at diagnostics and prescribing medicine,” says Dr. Freeman. “But many of my patients were dependent on pills and not getting better.” So he started learning about how a plant-based...
Post on Mon, Jun 25, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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10 Ways to Balance Blood Sugar Levels
We have all been there – low blood sugar! After going too long between meals or snacks, you might have a headache, be irritable, or feel weak or shaky. And when we feel like this, the first then we reach for is...
Post on Wed, Jun 20, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals: Chromium
The next trace mineral in our series from A to Zinc is chromium. Chromium is an essential micronutrient or trace mineral required for proper insulin function, healthy blood-sugar levels, and carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. The typical North American diet is deficient in chromium because of over-consumption of...
Post on Tue, Jun 19, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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New Book: Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Dr. Rav Ivker’s new book, Cannabis for Chronic Pain: A Proven Prescription for Using Marijuana to Relieve Your Pain and Heal Your Life, is an excellent resource for non-opioid pain relief solutions. First released in September 2017, it is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for using medical...
Post on Tue, Jun 12, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Congress: Be Cool With a Dairy-Free Ice Cream Social
Members of Congress are ready to let off some steam and celebrate summer. But instead of attending this year’s International Dairy Foods Association’s annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party, they should cool off with a delicious dairy-free ice cream social. It would certainly be a healthier treat than...
Post on Mon, Jun 11, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Lunch Today: Beet Salad
For some, beets are an acquired taste. Or in the case of my children, hidden in recipes like this pink pancake or in this delicious beet dip. But this recipe is not about hiding the...
Post on Wed, Jun 06, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals : Selenium
Selenium is the next trace mineral in our series A to Zinc. This trace mineral really should be a known as a super mineral. Countless studies over decades have shown that optimal intake of this important disease-fighting nutrient can help prevent heart disease, cancer and macular degeneration, slow...
Post on Tue, Jun 05, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Reduce Cancer Risk With Plant-Based Foods
A new major report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research recommends emphasizing plant-based foods to reduce cancer risk. The new report – Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective – analyzed data from 51 million people to create a...
Post on Mon, Jun 04, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Dinner Tonight: Salmon and Spring Vegetables
If you want a meal to meal impress, this is it. This salmon dish looks like you worked tirelessly in the kitchen preparing it, but in reality you can have it ready in under 30 minutes, which makes it also a great choice for a weekday meal when...
Post on Wed, May 30, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals: Iodine
Iodine is next in our series, A to Zinc. Iodine is found in nature bound to other minerals in a “salt” formation. It appears naturally in soil as a trace element. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, soil contains insufficient quantities of iodine and so it is...
Post on Tue, May 29, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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