by Brenda Watson | Apr 15, 2016 | Adults, Digestive Health, Heart Disease, Human Microbiome, Obesity, Probiotics & Gut Flora, The Skinny Gut Diet
Reducing your risk of heart disease may have just become a bit more fun. A new study done by researchers from China explores the actual mechanism of how a compound found in red wine, resveratrol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Resveratrol, found in peanuts,...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 16, 2014 | Diet, Gluten
September is proving to be an exciting month for new book releases, including the newest book by renowned cardiologist Dr. William Davis—just released today! It’s called Wheat Belly Total Health (The Ultimate Grain-Free Health and Weight Loss Life Plan), and I highly...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 31, 2014 | Diabetes, Diet, General, Heart Disease, Obesity, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
You have long heard that fat is the enemy. Dietary recommendations over the past few decades have stated that fat should be greatly minimized—saturated fat in particular. Fat raises cholesterol, you’ve been told. A high-fat diet leads to heart disease, you’ve been led...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 11, 2013 | General
Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news? I’ll start with the bad news and finish with the good so that you end up with some hope in your heart. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently published their “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 3, 2012 | General
There is no shortage of research studies on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, next to aspirin, omega-3 fatty acids are the most studied ingredients, period. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish, flaxseed, chia seed, and walnuts. Certain fish, such as...
