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Posts by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
I’ll be traveling to Houston in a few weeks, and that has started me thinking about the arrival of fall, Tex Mex cuisine and tailgating parties. To ward off the chill in the autumn air, the menu at almost every tailgating party features a pot of chili con carne: beans, beef and vegetables in a tomato-based sauce. But while chili is a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine, the meat-heavy dish is dangerous to your...
10/6/2015 9:00:00 PM
Why Sunday is Definitely Soup Night In my house, Sunday is Soup Day. Almost every Sunday I make a huge pot of vegetable bean soup. It is a convenient way to do two important things: make sure that I have a reliable meal on weeknights when I am tired after working all day, and it ensures that the quick, handy meal that I am relying on is nutritious and filling. I use that soup for several days to limit...
10/6/2015 7:00:00 AM
How Healthy Are Mushrooms?Mushrooms are an essential food for health. I include them in my diet every day as they offer powerful nutritional benefits. Mushrooms offer tremendous powers to enhance our immune system function. They are a superfood; one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. By including mushrooms among other nutrient-dense, plant-rich foods, you will make your diet extremely...
9/25/2015 9:00:00 PM
Are There Healthy Sugars? Agave, honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup are all marketed as healthier alternatives to table sugar and other added sugars, such as high-fructose corn syrup and evaporated cane juice. Is there any truth to those claims?Here are the facts. Alternative sweeteners, just like conventional sweeteners, add little nutritional value and contain substantial calories. Since some...
8/31/2015 9:00:00 PM
Should I Eat Soy?Confusion surrounds soy and soy products. Are they healthful or harmful? Let’s examine the myths and facts surrounding soy.Not a Magic Pill or a Poison; Just a Bean Compared to other beans, soybeans are unique, possessing a different macronutrient composition. They are higher in protein and fat and lower in carbohydrate than other beans. Soybeans come in a variety of different colors...
8/13/2015 4:13:44 PM
Losing weight and getting healthy doesn’t have to be complex. Purge your pantry of processed food, don’t use oils and stay away from sugary snacks and drinks. My rules to better health are uncomplicated and easy to follow. No need to measure food or count calories or points. Many people who follow my advice are pleasantly surprised at how uncomplicated my ‘diet’ can be. Here are my simple rules to...
8/11/2015 7:00:00 AM
Whether you are taking a long-planned vacation or on a business trip, many of us struggle to eat healthy when we are away from home. Finding quality food can be a challenge when in a new place and often your time to explore possible options is limited. Luckily, if you are committed to following a nutrient-dense lifestyle, you do not have to leave your healthy eating habits at home. Here are some strategies...
8/10/2015 3:04:14 PM
Want Beautiful, Healthy Skin? Eat Your Vegetables!Potions, paints and powder are no substitute for a healthy diet.Have you ever noticed that the most coveted style for models and celebrities is a “no-makeup” look? Except for special occasions, like runway or awards shows, most strive to look natural, refreshed and flawless. In our culture, there is a huge emphasis placed on dewy complexions, smooth,...
7/27/2015 9:00:00 PM
When It’s Hot, The Grilling is EasyWhen the warm weather arrives, our meals often take us out of the kitchen and in front of a grill. But research has shown that turning up the heat may allow cancer-causing substances to form in our foods. Carcinogens form when meat is cooked at high temperatures, or over longer periods of time, or when meat juices drip and the flames hit the meat. Vegetables, mushrooms...
7/2/2015 7:00:00 AM
Every Diet is Doomed to FailThere is a lot of weight loss advice out there. You have probably tried - or at least heard - them all. There are the plans: portion control, food restrictions, a complicated system of points, counting calories, shopping for canned protein shakes and diet bars, and delivery of frozen, pre-packaged meals. And then there are the theories. Eat like the cavemen. No wait! Eat...
6/29/2015 3:18:21 PM
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