Ham, mashed potatoes, cheesy casseroles, rolls and sweets are all traditional holiday fare that aren’t so diet friendly. But there could be nutritional bright spots on your holiday table: Keep and eye out for these lipid-lowering nuts that help decrease cholesterol…

There’s one kind you want more of — brown fat. Brown fat is healthy fat that causes your body to burn more calories. In fact, its main purpose in your body is to keep your body warm by burning calories to generate heat. What if all your fat could be that easy to burn?

Vitamin E has impressive abilities at fighting free radicals that cause heart disease, Alzheimer’s, eye disease and even cancer. It can also boost your immune system, improve blood flow and prevent blood clots. But your body is struggling to absorb it…

One of my friends came to me the other day. She was not feeling well and had lost much of her energy. She had decided to follow a new diet after learning about the success I had in turning my health around when I first converted all those years ago. But I forgot to warn her…

Did you know that pesticides, poop and people have likely touched your produce? Here are 3 steps for getting fruits and veggies safe and ready for consumption.

More often than not, proper nutrition is the best medicine for whatever ails you. And that seems to be the case for kidney disease. If you eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise, you’ll be well on your way to healthier kidneys. But if you really want to kick your kidneys into high gear…

I’ve always loved Halloween. This year, we’re planning to watch a Harry Potter flick or two, or three, or all eight. And in keeping with the theme, I’m going to make pumpkin juice. Loaded with vitamin A and fiber, pumpkin isn’t just tasty; it’s also good for you.

A little bit of sugar is essential for a healthy body. Does that sound strange? It’s true. We wouldn’t have survived as a species without sugar. Today, however, we’re bombarded with processed sugar.

The onion’s cancer-fighting abilities are amazing to say the least. Research shows they can attack the deadliest cancer while improving your day-to-day health too…

If there were a drug that could improve your eyesight, lower your blood pressure and help you lose weight, it would be the drug of the millennium. You’d never hear the end of the advertising. Well, what about a bean?

Imagine spending your golden years unable to drive, read, write, travel, cook or even get around the house on your own — because you’ve lost your vision. Here are three scientifically-proven ways to save it…

Want the secret to easier weight loss, especially after 50? Drink more water. Burning fat isn’t magical because you drink more water. It is however something that becomes much easier for your body to do when you’re well hydrated…