by Brenda Watson | Mar 9, 2012 | General
The brain health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil—EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—are many. In fact, I very recently blogged about a study that found low levels of omega-3s (and other nutrients) and higher levels of...
by Brenda Watson | May 13, 2011 | General
The Standard American Diet (aptly named SAD), also known as the Western diet, is full of processed and fried foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars, and saturated and trans fats. It is low in fiber, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and beneficial...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 27, 2010 | General
If we had a dime for every time we heard the advice to “drink at least eight glasses of water each day,” or “drink half your body weight in ounces each day,” we’d be rich, right? So why is it that many of us don’t follow this essential advice? So many people tell me...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 8, 2010 | General
I read recently that more and more Americans aren’t getting enough vitamin B12 in their diet, and that older Americans are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency than their younger counterparts. But why should we be concerned about B12 in the first place?...
by Brenda Watson | Oct 29, 2010 | Conditions
Doing what I do, I have a lot of folks come to me with problems like heartburn, constipation, gas and bloating—things that make you think right off the bat, “That’s a digestive issue.” But what about problems like fatigue or weight gain? Even allergies, joint pain or...
