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If you have never made a “salad roll” before, it’s a great way to enjoy a nutritious meal on a hot day. Try this Thai roll recipe and enjoy a healthy combination of chicken, fish, meat or tofu along with crunchy vegetables, all wrapped into one “roll” that you can dip in peanut sauce. The […]
The Problems with Genetic Research in Diabetes In July 2018, Dr. William Kraus and Dr. James Timmons published a study regarding genetic research and diabetes. Experts from Duke University and the University of Stirling in Scotland examined the activity of 16 genes that control movement of glucose into muscle cells. These genes were targeted because of […]
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that affects almost 10% of pregnancies in Western countries. It is usually diagnosed between gestational weeks 12 – 16 and rapidly abates following delivery. The presence of gestational diabetes has consequences for both the baby and the mother. Babies can be very large and suffer birth injuries. Women […]
Let’s talk about nutrition. Science has identified 118 nutrients that are used at some time for human health. No one knows with certainty how much of each of these your body actually needs, whether some nutrients perform multiple functions, or whether different combinations of nutrients can accomplish the same functions as other combinations of nutrients. […]
People ask me, “John, what do you think about dietary supplements, especially fiber?” I tell them, “I believe you can get all of the necessary nutrition your body needs from the food you eat and there is little proof that supplements are effective.” In my book, Surviving Cancer, I included a section on dietary fiber and my thoughts on […]
Yes You Can Lose Weight And Avoid Obesity Related Health Problems Do you worry about obesity and have you been gaining weight slowly over the years? Can I ask you, do you eat a grain-based food with every meal? Possibly you start the day with a bagel for breakfast, then a sandwich for lunch, chips […]
If you read my post, The Health Benefits Of Cooking With Fresh Herbs and Spices, you may be looking for more ways to incorporate spices and fresh herbs into your diet. Here are two recipes that pair wonderfully together in a meal, along with a vegetable or salad of your choice. Be sure to make the […]
I suggest to cook with fresh or dried herbs and spices as often as possible in order for you to obtain all the nutrients that your body needs to remain healthy. This post, an excerpt from my latest book, “Surviving Cancer”, explains why. ***** Recent studies have associated consuming spiced foods for 1 or 2 days […]
The More You Chew, The Better You Control What You Consume How much food you should consume isn’t an exact science. Portion size is different for everybody — and it varies by age, weight, activity level and other factors. In my two-part series blog post, To Puree or To Chew, I discussed how chewing releases the nutrients […]
New research by the University of Melbourne and Cancer Council Victoria, published in NeuroImage: Clinical in 2018 suggested that graphic warnings on junk food packaging would prove an effective deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat by making people consider the health implications of their choices. But is this true? Before I answer the question, consider the […]