We’ve learned that exercise compares favorably to antidepressant medications as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate depression (in my video Exercise vs. Drugs for Depression). But how much is that really saying? How effective are antidepressant drugs in the first place? A recent meta-analysis sparked huge scientific and public controversy by stating that the […]

Studies such as a recent Harvard School of Public Health investigation found that the consumption of whole fruits is associated with a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas fruit juice consumption is associated with a higher risk, highlighting the dramatic difference between eating whole fruits and drinking fruit juice. Cholesterol serves as another […]

People who eat the most legumes appear to only have a fraction of the risk for a type of prediabetes known as metabolic syndrome. Legumes are beans, split peas, chickpeas, and lentils. In one study out of Iran, people who ate three or more servings of beans a week only had about a quarter of […]

I previously talked about the cancer fighting properties of sweet potatoes (See Anti-Cancer Potential of Sweet Potato Proteins) and what would happen if you centered your diet around them (The Okinawa Diet: Living to 100). It seems that the only potential downside to eating too many sweet potatoes is that you could get yellow palms […]

People's Forum: Vegan diet better for the earth. Terry Goodrich of South Bend hopes people eat better by avoiding animals. vegan%2520earth%2520friendly. A vegan sandwich such as this one will help the earth, says Terry Goodrich of South Bend. (Photo …

Discover how you can achieve optimum health, vibrant energy and your ideal weight, simply by eating real, whole foods and avoiding processed food. Chef AJ shares her personal story detailing…