Adapted from an article in Science Daily, January 10, 2018 In a new study published in the Journal of Urology, researchers determined that men who followed a Mediterranean diet—rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil, and low consumption of juices—had lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer (PC) than those who […]
Kale Caesar Salad Recipe, Spotlight on Kale, Maximizing Kale’s Nutrients and The Warm-Up that Boosts Speed and Power When it comes to dark leafy greens, kale occupies a heightened position thanks to its wide range of nutrients. And yet, shockingly, researchers have found that the body doesn’t absorb as many of them as hoped…unless you […]
Winter Salad Recipe, Spotlight on Homemade Vinaigrettes, Prepping Greens, A New Benefit of Vitamin D, and Aerobics for Knee arthritis Salads aren’t just for summer, and if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat more fruits and veggies, this winter greens recipe fits the bill. I’ve dressed it with a sweet-tart vinaigrette that […]
One of the most powerful polyphenols in olive oil is hydroxytyrosol. Consuming hydroxytyrosol is linked to benefits in neurological, cardiovascular, and metabolic health, and the compound has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuro-protective, and immuno-protective effects. A recently published scientific review in the journal Foods examines the growing body of evidence supporting the characterization of hydroxytyrosol as […]
