The Truth About Dietary Supplements
Are you taking any dietary supplements? But are these worth it? Are you improving your health or wasting your money?
Is There Any Value in Reading Nutritional Labels?
I was recently asked to comment on a new Gallup poll that found only 54 percent of Americans pay attention to the nutrition information provided at restaurants. It raises the question: Why don’t people care about nutritional information when they’re eating out? Shouldn’t it be useful to know the nutrient content of the food you want to…
Widely-Held Beliefs That Need To Be Overturned : Part 3 – Sugar
Widely-Held Beliefs That Need To Be Overturned : Part 3 – Sugar This week’s post is the third part of a blog series presenting examples of widely-held beliefs about four topics— dietary fats, cholesterol, sugar, and exercise –that I suggest need to be revised and updated. This is important health information that Americans should be educated about to…
Widely-Held Beliefs That Need To Be Overturned : Part 1 – Dietary Fats
Widely-Held Beliefs That Need To Be Overturned : Part 1 – Dietary Fats This week’s post is the first part of a blog series presenting examples of widely-held beliefs about four topics—dietary fats, cholesterol, sugar, and exercise –that I suggest need to be revised and updated. This is important health information that Americans should be…
Artificial Sweeteners Are A Danger To Those with High Blood Sugar
Artificial Sweeteners Are A Danger To Those with High Blood Sugar There is an important life-threatening consequence of diabetes that involves the use of artificial sweeteners that deserves special attention. One of the complications of Type 2 diabetes, beyond having high blood sugar, is that it typically raises the level of fats (triglycerides and cholesterol)…
The Strong Linkage of Weight Gain, Diabetes and Cancer
The Strong Linkage of Weight Gain, Diabetes and Cancer Weight gain has long been a recognized risk factor for diabetes, and recently, weight gain and diabetes combined have been associated with an increased risk for several cancers. In fact, a 10-year lag between someone having elevated blood sugar in the diabetic range and the incidence…
How Does Cancer Cause Death? : Taking A Deeper Look
How Does Cancer Cause Death? : Taking A Deeper Look Everyone knows that a majority of cancers detected at an early stage do not cause death. The reason is that cancer cells do not release toxins to damage other cells in vital organs, nor do they invade and destroy cells in neighboring organs, even though…
“How Diet Can Help You Beat Cancer” on Portland Today
“How Diet Can Help You Beat Cancer” on Portland Today I had the pleasure of joining the TV show, Portland Today, last week to share my new book Surviving Cancer. I invite you to view the replay of my segment here. During the discussion, I am asked many questions about why I suggest people avoid grains if…
World Cancer Day 2018 “We Can, I Can” Survive Cancer Simply by Making Better Choices
World Cancer Day 2018 “We Can, I Can” Survive Cancer Simply by Making Better Choices This Saturday, February 4th, is World Cancer Day and the theme over the last two years has been “We Can, I Can”. This day is about spreading awareness not just to the disease itself but also to the fact that…
If You, a Family Member or a Friend Have Cancer
If You, a Family Member or a Friend Have Cancer This week I announce that the Surviving Cancer eBook is now available on Amazon. Surviving Cancer is the valuable and insightful book for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, has a family history of cancer, or has a loved one with cancer. Dr. Poothullil expertly guides readers on…