T.V. chef, cancer survivor and advocate Christine Pirello explains the impact of her dramatic change in diet.
Tag Archives: Prevention
Macrobiotics with Christina
Heart Disease Study Says Steer Clear of Sat. Fat
A recent Harvard study shows that cutting back on saturated fat does pay off; even a simple switch from saturated to poly- unsaturated fat has its benefits!
Bottom Line for a Healthy Heart
Public health advocates know all too well that prevention is a tough sell. That’s why the recent NEJM study is garnering unprecedented attention.
Meatless Means More Veggies!
The dreary cold of winter causes many of us to forego our normal diet and exercise routines —but poor diet and hibernative habits can lead to vitamin deficiencies. Before you reach for a highly processed food with added supplements, take a look at these common vitamin deficiencies and how you can combat them using plant-based whole foods! Incorporate a wide variety of veggies into your Meatless Monday this week for an added nutritional boost that’s sure to cure the winter blues.
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention!
“Saving lives millions at a time” is the slogan the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University adopted during Dr. Al Sommer’s years as Dean there. Now, his new thought-provoking book says we can also save billions of dollars through preventive medicine.
Raj Patel Talks Truth
Raj Patel, author of The Value of Nothing, talks about the true cost of the $200 hamburger.
Integrate Nutrition Today!
Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, shares his views on Meatless Monday and healthy school lunch.
Natural Medicine with Dr. Ma
Dr. Serena Ma practices naturopathic medicine, which deals with holistic health and disease prevention. We asked her to tell us about her field and offer advice on how to stay healthy.
Food Rules in Perfect Portions
Acclaimed author and food activist Michael Pollan invited us to simplify our diet when he coined the phrase “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants”. In his newest book, Food Rules, Pollan turns this advice into 64 bite-sized tips that encourage us to embrace traditional attitudes towards diet and dining.
Holistic Health With Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson is a writer, filmmaker and medical researcher whose work focuses on the relationship between diet and disease.
Curb Your Killer Sweet Tooth
Many of us associate the holiday season with our favorite sweets. In her newest book, Dr. Nancy Appleton argues this may be a deadly connection.
Fight Fall Fat With Monday
If you’re in an office, the adorable desserts will appear from some generous colleague. A neighbor may bring over a seasonal pie, or you may find yourself dipping into your kids’ Halloween booty. All those splurges are starting to leave their mark and the upcoming holidays promise to add their inches. Instead of facing the season with dread, take it one Monday at a time!
Our Top 5 Health Mags
The Internet has made it easier than ever to learn tips on nutrition and better living, but it can be difficult to know where to turn and who to trust. Read up on health this Monday by checking out our recommended health magazines available online or in print.
The High Cost Of Cheap Food
Large quantities of cheap fast food may seem like a bargain on the surface, but a closer look shows us that these highly processed, industrialized food products have a multitude of hidden expenses. Brian Walsh, a health and science writer for TIME Magazine, recently tallied up the impact that industrial farming is having on the environment, our health and the national budget. Our solution: go meatless on Mondays!
Dr. Kessler Takes On Overeating
Dr. David Kessler — a Harvard educated pediatrician and former head of the FDA — found himself incapable of controlling his longing for chocolate chip cookies. His struggle served as the inspiration for the best-selling book, The End of Overeating.
Lean Into Quantum Wellness
New York Times best-selling author Kathy Freston has a new book, The Quantum Wellness Cleanse, outlining her 21-day cleansing routine. But it’s her earlier work, Quantum Wellness, that gets to the heart of why we should all go meatless on Monday.
