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Soy, in many shapes, sizes, and preparations, is widely consumed in Japan. Some of the most notable of these are natto (soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis), miso (soybeans fermented with Aspergillus oryzae), and tofu (soybean curd that’s not fermented). Yet, there’s been very little research into whether these soy products have any specific health benefits […]

At this point, every person on the planet should be aware of the dangers of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This stuff is toxic and added to far too many manufactured and fast foods to ever list. The food industry says HFCS is safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says HFCS is safe. Those […]

Here in the U.S., our Declaration of Independence says that each of us is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And, although we take all of them seriously, that last one has become a mantra over the past decades. After all, we’re supposed to find joy in our experiences and wring out […]

Cholesterol remains one of the most confusing areas of both nutrition and heart health. So, I’ll break it all down for you here… First, you need to know the difference between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. I’ll get right to the point: Focus on blood cholesterol; don’t get too hung up on the cholesterol content of foods. […]

When you were a baby and young child, your relationship with food was natural and easy. You ate when you were hungry. You stopped eating when you were full. And you didn’t give your food choices a second thought. You listened to your body. I’m guessing somewhere along the way you lost your natural ability […]

When I was in my 30s, I remember sitting around the dinner table having a conversation with my great aunts about some of the things to look forward to as you get older. One aunt said she was thrilled when the hair on her legs stopped growing so much and she could cut down on […]

I’ve always turned my nose up at golf. Not that I’m a real sports nut otherwise, but it just never seemed like “real exercise” to me, or like a real sport. Ever watch a game of golf on TV? Not very exciting. The truth is, it always seemed like an “old person’s game.” But now […]

How much time do you spend behind the wheel? If you’re like most Americans, quite a bit… Most of us spend more than 17,600 minutes driving each year. That’s equal to seven 40-hour workweeks. Yikes! And the amount of time we spend driving keeps going up… Between 2014 and 2019, the amount of time the […]

Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you’re a rule follower when it comes to alcohol… Every night, you uncork a bottle of wine, pour a reasonable sized glass, and put the bottle in the fridge. You practice the kind of drinking that everyone tells you is safe (or maybe even beneficial) from a health […]

That butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your throat — known as your thyroid — may be small, but it packs quite a punch when it comes to your health. The hormones this tiny gland — weighing typically less than an ounce — produces control a huge number of your bodily processes. In fact, thyroid […]

If a healthy gut is the foundation of a healthy mind and body (and research shows that it is), it’s no wonder so many of us are dealing with mental and physical health issues… Our guts are ailing us on a massive scale. Acid reflux, ulcers, constipation, diverticulitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory […]

“You’re giving me gray hair!” I’ll confess, I’ve actually said this to my kids on more than one occasion when their behavior stressed me out — and I’m sure I’m not the only one. But have you ever wondered how true that statement might be? When Marie Antoinette was captured during the French Revolution, her […]