As an integrative doctor, one of the things I’m acutely tuned into is nutrient deficiencies. I cannot overstate how important it is to give your body the nutrition it needs. Several times over my career, I saw firsthand… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
Why Tomatoes Are Nutritional Powerhouses
If you ask the average 5- or 6-year-old kid about his or her favorite food, you’d rarely hear a mention of tomatoes—unless it’s in the form of ketchup (in which to dip a perennial kid fave—fries, of course)…. Continue Reading
Quinoa Tabbouleh – A PAMM Recipe
Many years ago, while en route to Vermont for a weekend getaway, my family and I discovered a hidden gem of a pit-stop – a Middle Eastern restaurant called Haji’s Place. For us, it was a wonderful introduction… Continue Reading
Lemon and Rosemary Power Greens
Dark leafy greens can be a tough sell – to adults and children alike! But, as with most vegetables, dressing greens up with bold flavors and healthy oils can make all the difference. This simple, delicious Power Greens… Continue Reading
What’s So Powerful About Polyphenols?
It is no secret that I’m a huge fan of olive oil. I love everything about it—the way it tastes, the way it smells, the versatility of it, and – most importantly – the fact that olive oil… Continue Reading
Is Dried Fruit Healthy or a Sugar Bomb?
Health experts have all sorts of opinions on dried fruit. Some see it as a healthy snack. Others say it is basically like eating candy. So which is it? I’m of the school that dried fruit can indeed… Continue Reading
The Best and Worst Foods for Circulation and Blood Flow
The heart truly is the most amazing organ in the body. I mean, just think about it—if your average heart rate is 75 beats per minute, your heart beats roughly 4,500 times an hour…108,000 times a day…and more… Continue Reading
Brown Rice vs. White Rice
A major part of promoting your long-term wellness is eating right—specifically, eating the Pan Asian Modified Mediterranean (PAMM) diet. And a major part of PAMM is eating low-glycemic carbohydrates. Focusing on low-glycemic carbs is one of the healthiest… Continue Reading
Food Cravings: Why Do We Have Them?
If one of your goals for the New Year—or any time of year, for that matter—is to eat healthier or to lose weight, then you’ve probably had a run-in or two with some food cravings by now. These… Continue Reading
Why Do We Need Protein in Our Diets?
One of the buzzwords in diet circles these days is “protein.” High protein diets, we’re told, can help you lose weight and beat the effects of aging. Products on grocery store shelves—from frozen entrees to yogurt—tout their protein… Continue Reading