Patients rarely ask me about foods that are good for eyes. And that’s a shame because when you eat, you are also feeding your eyes. However, once many people start eating a nutrient-rich diet, one of the effects they notice is t...
Have you ever heard about the benefits of collagen? No? Are you sure? I mean you’ve probably used beauty products or shampoos to make your hair thicker. Or perhaps you’ve tried some rejuvenating facial creams. If you still hav...
When you are trying to eat healthier, you probably search for the healthiest foods and ingredients you can incorporate into your diet. That is, while also trying to cut back on the amount of junk food you likely consume in any giv...
You may have heard that certain teas, especially green teas, may have what can only be described as magical powers. It comes from a plant, so it’s extremely healthy. It has the potential to discourage you from snacking on sw...
Many doctors recommend prenatal yoga to their patients, and with good reason. Research has shown the benefits of yoga for overall health, with some studies also specifically looking at its benefits for pregnancy. Here’s a guide ...
We hear a lot about vitamins and how important they are to things like immunity. Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K are essential nutrients that need to be consumed every day to maintain body function through healthy cells, nerves, ski...
Whether you’re frying a piece of fish, drizzling it on a salad, or using it as a binding agent when baking, oil has a number of uses. While all oils make food taste great, the reality is, some oils are healthy and some are n...
This ancient fermented product is another one of those go-to healthy snacks or breakfast ingredients that has stood the test of time. It is one of the few foods that never seem to go out of fashion in the health world, and there a...
With its super rich and velvety texture, coconut milk is often considered as a fattening, ‘artery clogging’ villain that should be avoided at all costs. But the truth is that real coconut milk is (amazingly delicious) and jam-...
Have you ever felt frustrated or disheartened after checking out gluten-free cookbooks? I know I have – way too many recipes call for an odd mix of starches, various flours, thickeners, and gums. And a staggering number of glute...