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Diet Can Fight Diseases Linked to Poor COVID-19 Outcomes
Improving nutrition now may be especially beneficial, as the COVID-19 virus is not projected to peak in parts of the United States until this summer, and experts warn that there could be another outbreak this fall. Although I’m now counseling Barnard Medical Center patients via telehealth instead of across my desk, my advice remains the same as always: Remember to eat as many fruits, vegetables, grains and beans...
Post on Mon, Apr 13, 2020 by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
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Coronavirus Nutrition Tips – A Deeper Dive
Guest blog by Lisa Jo Finstrom, MS, CNS, LDN. Lisa Jo is a nutritionist at Village Green Apothecary. As a licensed nutritionist in the state of Maryland, I would like to share some basic tips on boosting the immune system, especially during the coronavirus...
Post on Wed, Apr 08, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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What a Dietitian Eats in a Day: Easy, Immune-Boosting Food for Life in Quarantine
Guest blog by Lee Crosby, RD, LD. Lee is a staff dietitian at Barnard Medical Center. As COVID-19 spreads, we need to eat healthy now, more than ever. Yet now – more than ever! – I want to dive face-first into a...
Post on Tue, Apr 07, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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10 Ways to Help With Stress and Anxiety Now
Stress, whether physical, mental or emotional in nature, can have a negative impact on your health. Ongoing stress can weaken your immune system, increase the likelihood of illness, and slow the healing process. Researchers believe that stress...
Post on Mon, Apr 06, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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12 Ways to Cook With Beans
Beans are a versatile, inexpensive pantry staple that can be used in many delicious, plant-based dishes. If you’ve recently stocked your pantry, want to cook with beans, and are now looking for new bean-based recipes to add to your menu, we have you covered!...
Post on Wed, Apr 01, 2020 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Use of Intravenous Vitamin C to Fight COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) just launched a new trial of a common vitamin being used in some hospitals to treat the coronavirus, COVID-19. One of the potentially deadly complications of this coronavirus is severe acute respiratory infection, or pneumonia. NIH is...
Post on Tue, Mar 31, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 2020
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released their list for the dirtiest produce on the market. And by dirtiest, they are referring to fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticide residue, also known as the Dirty Dozen™. According to EWG’s analysis...
Post on Mon, Mar 30, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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Plant-Based Pantry-Staple Meals: Berry Overnight Oats
Over the next number of weeks we will be posting a pantry-friendly meal, thanks to Dr. Neal Barnard. Today we'll begin with Berry Overnight Oats! Eating plant-based meals – rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes – is a powerful...
Post on Wed, Mar 25, 2020 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Help for Digital Eye Strain
With more people working from home and kids home from school, now more than ever we are in front of some sort of screen for a good part of the day. From the moment we open our eyes in the...
Post on Tue, Mar 24, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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The Synergistic Relationship of Vitamins D and K
In recent years, vitamin D has received a lot of attention for its important role in health and wellness. From bone support, cognitive function, inflammation support to immune system optimization, vitamin D is a vital player in many aspects of health. Low levels of vitamin...
Post on Mon, Mar 23, 2020 by Margo Gladding
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