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Have you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol in patients who are obese ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or told you’re at risk of developing the same, you’ve likely been advised to limit your sodium intake. But new research shows that sugar – particularly the kind found in processed foods – is more closely linked to high blood pressure than salt. How much sugar are ...click here to read more

You may have noticed that men are looking so clean-shaven these days! While some men like to let their facial hair fill in for extra warmth during the colder season, others have just shaven off their “Movember” moustaches. If you aren’t familiar with the term Movember, let me explain: The month of November is dedicated ...click here to read more

All of us have been there… sitting at the table after a big holiday meal, feeling heavy and in need of a serious nap. In the name of good family and friends, many of us willingly fall off the health wagon, giving in to the snacks, breads, sweets and larger-than-life portion sizes. There is good ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about your prostate, your doctor may have already told you about the benefits of broccoli, tomatoes, whole grains and vitamin E. If you’re not concerned, you should be! The Mayo Clinic says 50 percent of men over 60 will develop an enlarged prostate. After 85, this number rises to 95 percent. So ...click here to read more

Hard-boiled, scrambled or over-easy, eggs are a great addition to your diet. Not only are they an excellent source of nutrition but you can prepare them to suit even the most finicky people. They’re so versatile! Eggs, however, contain cholesterol. So you may have been told to eat them in strict moderation, because high cholesterol ...click here to read more

Strapping a fitness tracker around your wrist or waist may seem a little too high-tech for you. I can understand that. All these new gadgets that your kids and grandkids have such ease with can be a little overwhelming. But just imagine one day sticking a device right to your skin – something that will ...click here to read more

Are your pants getting a little tight these days? Extra weight can be cause for concern, I’m sure you realize, but… Even five pounds can make a difference to your health. Those small fluctuations in weight could be doing you harm. So before you brush off that snug waistband, you should know that a small ...click here to read more

I can’t stress enough to my patients the importance of healthy eating. Whether it’s for their blood pressure, diabetes or to prevent illness, a well-balanced diet high in essential nutrients is the key to a long life. But sometimes what you think is reasonably healthy, just isn’t. Worse still, it contains hidden toxins that can ...click here to read more

I’m not so worried about fat anymore. Not because I’m the skinniest woman on the planet, but fat has a lot going for it. I’m eating full-fat Greek yogurt, blue cheese in my turkey burgers, and homemade granola with plenty of nuts. Fat, the healthy kind, is back in vogue these days. For years, government ...click here to read more

First thing in the morning, my brother-in-law has to have his diet soda. Roll out of bed, head to fridge and guzzle. I’ve been advised, when visiting their house, not to try to engage him in conversation before he has finished at least half his 20-ounce bottle. It’s true. He’s a friendly, down-to-earth guy with ...click here to read more

Tropical Chicken Sandwich Category:Heart Health | Meal:Dinner Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and spread with a tablespoon or two of mango chutney. Pile on the chicken breast, a few arugula leaves and sliced avocado.Read More Peanut Tofu Wrap Category:Bone Health | Meal:Dinner Who says a sandwich has to include bread? A wrap makes for ...click here to read more

Four years ago my doctor told me I was borderline diabetic and could be looking at long-term daily medication for type 2 diabetes. I was shocked. It couldn’t be true, could it? I thought I had my health in control, for the most part – working out with cardio and weights in my condo gym ...click here to read more

It is very common to eat several different food groups together when we eat our meals. Most of us are trying to make an effort to balance our diet by including protein, fruits and vegetables, and grains and other good starches. However, striking the right balance can be tricky. There are certain foods that digest ...click here to read more