Dr. Sinatra's HeartMD Institute
Dr. Stephen Sinatra
A zesty Italian dish, Calamari Fra Diavolo is my favorite way to enjoy heart-healthy squid, which I’ve recommended for years as one of the best sources of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. Although I usually only eat Calamari Fra Diavolo… Continue Reading
I’ll admit it…sometimes it’s hard to motivate myself to cook and eat all those healthy veggies in my fridge. One solution is to blend and drink those veggies. Another is to get creative with those pantry staples and… Continue Reading
Just a few decades ago, the baking aisle of your local grocery store looked a whole lot different than it does today. Back then, your choices were simple…either bleached or unbleached all-purpose white flour. If you were lucky,… Continue Reading
I can’t think of anything better or more comforting than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup on a cold winter day or when I’m feeling sick. There’s a reason soup elicits these feelings. It’s not only delicious… Continue Reading
Mushrooms…people seem to either love them or hate them. While I fall on the “love them” side of the spectrum, I can understand why they’re so polarizing…After all, the idea of eating fungi may not appeal to everyone…. Continue Reading
I’ve long been an outspoken proponent of eating organic foods, for many reasons. Simply put, they’re not only safer for the environment, they’re healthier for you. The nonprofit environmental/consumer health advocacy organization, Environmental Working Group, is a great… Continue Reading
If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced you live on a self-sustainable farm and haven’t shopped in a grocery store in 40 years! This sweetener is a top ingredient in countless packaged foods,… Continue Reading
You’ve probably heard the word “superfood” being thrown around by nutritionists and food bloggers, maybe even some doctors. Heck – I’ve used it for years to describe my top healthy foods! As far as I’m concerned, if giving… Continue Reading
If there’s ever a food that gets treated unfairly, it’s the lowly potato. We, as physicians, encourage our patients to reduce or eliminate processed junk food in favor of organic, plant-based, whole foods that come directly from Mother… Continue Reading
For many people, food is more than a source of nutrition. It’s a source of happiness; memories; comfort. Hence the term: “comfort food.” Comfort food is loosely defined as a food that provides a feeling of consolation, well-being,… Continue Reading