Why Is Diet And Stroke Risk So Confusing? One day we are told vegetarian diets reduce our stroke risk. The next day we are told they increase stroke risk. It’s the same with red meat, dairy, and eggs. We keep getting mixed messages. It’s enough to make your head spin. Why is diet and stroke risk ...
Happy St. Patrick's Day Even if you’re not Irish, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I think it’s one of those days that really isn’t necessarily an ethnic holiday anymore, it’s an “everybody” holiday. I’m from New York and St. Patty’s Day is a HUGE day, with a big parade (I walked in it when I was in high ...
Why do diet sodas make you fat? A recent study provides a simple answer to that important question.
Do Real Men Eat Meat? Meat has a certain mystique among some men. They believe real men eat meat, especially red meat. The belief is that eating red meat makes them bigger, stronger, and more virile. In that world view, vegetarianism is effeminate. How much of that is true? Let’s start by looking at the bigger and ...
What Is The Truth About Our Microbiome? Our gut bacteria, often referred to as our microbiome, are a “hot” topic in today’s world. They have been in the news a lot in recent years. If you believe the headlines, the right gut bacteria can make you smarter, healthier, and cure what ails you. They appear to ...
Get Rid Of Foot Pain And Enjoy Running Again Sometimes I like to start my blog with ideas I think you may find helpful. This year, I’m not only writing goals, I’m doing something that was suggested by Pegine Echevarria. I’m looking back on last year and writing down as many of my successes as I ...
Is The Impossible Burger Healthy For the Planet? Americans love their meat. In 2018 we averaged over 200 pounds of meat per person. If we just focus on beef, we eat about 54 pounds per year. That’s equivalent to four quarter pounders a week! But we are also getting the message that too much meat, especially red ...
The Lies of the Beef Industry Last week I wrote about a recent review claiming that the evidence for the health risks of red meat consumption was so weak that the best advice for the American public was to eat as much of it as they like. I pointed out the many flaws in that study. ...
Why Is Red Meat So Controversial? The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the World Health Organization and other organizations have been telling us for years that diets high in red meat are likely to increase our risk of chronic diseases. If you are like most Americans, you have been trying to cut back on ...
What Causes Stress Headaches? Stress is an unfortunate byproduct of the festivities of the holiday season. The holidays are supposed to be fun. But you are adding all the festive gatherings, Christmas shopping, and family drama to an already crowded schedule. Then the New Year comes. This should be a time you can relax. But no, the ...