Sometimes you need a break from kale. Bok choy, also referred to as an Asian green, is a mild-tasting member of the cabbage family. Use this recipe as a guide to cooking delicious greens. For a change, swap out the bok choy for any of your favorite leafy greens. Serves 2 to 4 […]
Dirt could take the place of your antidepressant. Mycobacterium vaccae, a microbe found in soil, causes a rise in cytokines, which stimulates serotonin production, increasing feelings of relaxation and happiness. Exposure through inhalation and contact with skin leads to antidepressant effects that last up to 3 weeks. Studies also show that Mycobacterium vaccae may help […]
Weight loss is often a lifetime battle – one in which the body constantly fights (and usually prevails) to regain lost weight. This seems to be especially true for those who are overweight or obese from a young age. But what is it that drives the body’s need to revert back to its high set […]
Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, admonished us to “let food be thy medicine”. It’s advice that’s perhaps even more relevant today, given the virtual epidemic of digestive complaints we’re seeing. We’ve packed our foods with fillers, preservatives, and synthetic vitamins; grow it in an environment full of pesticides and […]
Even if you’re not a fan of the licorice taste in raw fennel, give this recipe a try. Roasting fennel brings out a nutty sweetness. Serve alongside any of the mains or toss it into a bowl of quinoa or brown rice. *SERVES 2 Ingredients 2 bulbs of fennel 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
Does overeating cause weight gain? Maybe not! A Harvard scientist presents compelling evidence that insulin resistance – which increases hunger and slows down metabolism – caused by eating a low-fat diet, high in processed carbohydrates, is the root cause of weight gain. “The types of calories you eat can affect the number of calories you […]
Those who live in areas surrounded by the most greenery, have a 12% lower mortality rate when compared to those who live in places surrounded by the least greenery. This includes a 34% lower rate of deaths from respiratory illness and a 13% lower rate of dying from cancer. Live Dirty! New York Times […]
Have you ever made a soup in less than 10 minutes? This blended soup is an excellent way to fuel your body without having to slave over the stove. Blending your greens ensures that the tough cell membranes are broken down so that you start nourishing your body with the very first sip, not to […]
When a patient walks into my office complaining of bloating, the first place I look is their medicine cabinet. Here are five of the biggest culprits, and some bloat-busting solutions: Antibiotics Antibiotics kill pathogens, or “bad” bacteria, but they also kill off huge numbers of the good bacteria essential for gut health. Unfriendly fungal […]
“The microbiome plays a pivotal role in determining whether we’re overweight or lean.” Restore your microbiome, and improve your chances for weight loss. Check out the The Microbiome Solution Kit and book for ways to promote a healthy microbiome. MindBodyGreen From coffee (reduces colorectal cancer risk by 26% in recent study) to aspirin (could help […]