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The right proteins are a powerful ally in your pursuit of optimal health and my standard advice for making the best protein choices just got a big boost on the healthy heart front. After following the diets of over 84,000 women for 26 years, Harvard investigators determined that eating red meat and full-fat dairy products [...] I hope you all had a happy and healthy 4th of July! My family and I spent a lovely day out on the boat, enjoying one of the nicest days Charleston has had all summer.
I wanted to share a new recipe for Edamame Salad that my daughter and I recently threw together as a protein-packed side dish for [...] I am frequently asked what protein powder I recommend and finally I have discovered one that I know is truly “healthy” and that I can whole heartedly endorse – hemp seed powder. It is made from ground hemp seeds so it is a “whole food” protein versus the “isolated” protein in whey, casein, or soy [...] Although there is less earth-shattering new science related to protein and health vs. carbs and fats and health, the right proteins are a powerful ally in your quest to maximize wellness and vitality. When it comes to dietary protein and wellness, there are 2 basic strategies you need to know… read more>> Once again, regular consumption of fish proves to be a very wise move – literally. Reporting in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that as the intake of fish increased – the risk of dementia decreased. The study included over 15,000 older adults from 7 different countries. For those [...] Available fresh from early summer to the late fall, usually available frozen, and always available canned – wild salmon is one of the healthiest protein packages on earth. This delectable fish is virtually exploding with almighty omega 3 fats along with several key nutrients, including magnesium, selenium, B vitamins, and vitamin D (think heart health, [...] I consider beans to be the most underutilized superfood. Here are 7 compelling reasons to include them in your diet every day.
Beans have megawatt nutritional power. They provide a hefty dose of vegetable protein, more fiber and folate than any other food group, a load of potent antioxidant flavonoids, and key minerals including iron, potassium, [...] Be sure to have some high quality protein at each feeding/meal. The digestion of protein gives rise to a prolonged and sustained blood glucose level which translates to a steady and robust energy level. My top picks for energizing proteins are omega 3-fortified eggs, nuts, beans, fish, low-fat plain yogurt, and skinless poultry. Oily fish is nature’s most abundant source of long-chained omega 3 fatty acids, currently considered the Queen of the healthy fats. It also happens to be nature’s only food that provides a hefty dose of vitamin D, the current King of vitamins.
“Oily” fish include salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, and [...] • Fish (especially oily fish) |
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