Go Nuts

Nuts are my snack of choice. In fact, it is my breakfast Monday through Friday, along with an apple or banana. Nuts and seeds are rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, as well as many important minerals, and some protein. But try to avoid nuts smothered in sugar,...

Go Nuts

I’ve long advocated eating nuts for better health. Nuts are my primary snack food, and are one of the reasons that I lost 50 pounds over the past three years. I eat at least a cup of mixed nuts; cashews, macadamias, Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, and...

Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria

A recent study by Dr. Frank Shallenberger concluded that all diseases begin in the gut; at least in rat studies. It showed that viruses and bacteria disrupt the good flora in the intestines and cause the body to release inflammatory substances which can cause anything...

Keep Diabetes at Bay

It’s a perfectly rainy day here in Phoenix. Rain in the desert is akin to sunshine in Seattle; you don’t get it much but it is so welcome. My son is off to his Nana’s house today, so I think I will take a nap. My wife and I actually have a date...