by Brenda Watson | May 7, 2014 | Adults, Diet, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease
One thing is for sure—I will never tire of touting the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, particularly low-sugar fruits and non-starchy vegetables. These are among the healthiest foods on the planet. Two recent studies really hit home why we all must...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 24, 2014 | Adults, Cancer, Diabetes, General, Heart Disease, Obesity
You’ve probably heard of the Body Mass Index (BMI) before—you know, the number calculated from your weight and height that puts you either in the healthy weight, overweight, or obese category. It turns out that researchers have questioned the validity of the BMI as an...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 15, 2012 | General
One of the best ways to know a food, supplement, or even a drug, for that matter, is effective is to measure its ability to reduce the risk of death in the long run. After all, we strive to maintain our health so that we may live long, full lives, right? Well, a...
