Did you see the recent news story about glyphosate (an herbicide) in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? I did, and I couldn’t believe it. Ben & Jerry’s has always been well known for offering premium ingredients, and… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
Onion Juice – It’s a Thing!
The longer you follow my advice and recommendations for healthy-vibe living, the more you’ll realize that there are a few foods I just can’t live without—and you shouldn’t either. One of them is onions. Onions are one of… Continue Reading
So Many Dietary Supplements – How Do You Choose?
When I started using dietary supplements in my cardiology practice, there weren’t a lot to choose from. In fact, there were so few truly good products that I began formulating my own so I could make sure my… Continue Reading
The Pasta Diet Ebook
Have you been missing out on pasta night because “you can’t eat pasta and be healthy too?” I, myself, once believed that myth, but experience and research have since shown me that pasta can be a part of… Continue Reading
Are Tomatoes the Secret Sauce of Better Sleep?
I’m no stranger to lack of sleep and what it can do to your body and mind. Burning the midnight oil was the rule in med school, and it only got worse during my early years as a… Continue Reading
Is Honey Healthy for Your Heart?
If you’re a honey-lover, hold onto your hat because I’ve got some sweet news for you. The health benefits of honey—which date back to ancient civilizations and include treating burns, wounds, infections, and GI upset (to name just… Continue Reading
Foods That Help You Sleep
Recently, one of you asked this question here at HeartMD: Dear Dr. Sinatra, Which foods do you suggest for peaceful digestion and a good night’s sleep? —Johanne M. Oh boy, I could say so much about the importance… Continue Reading
7 Vital Reasons to Lose Weight
If losing that double chin or fitting into your “young” jeans again is your motivation for losing weight, I’m behind you 100 percent. Not just because I want you to feel better about the way you look, but… Continue Reading
Mediterranean Diet: Optimal Body and Brain Fuel
Let’s face it: most of us “eat with our eyes.” We tend to choose food for ourselves and our families that is easy to grab and which looks good. Same with foods that taste and smell great; who… Continue Reading
D-Ribose: What It Is and Why Every Heart Patient Needs It
Whenever I write or speak about D-Ribose, most people are surprised to learn that we’ve been studying its benefits for more than 30 years. “How can that be?” they ask. “I’ve never heard of it!” Well, unless you’ve… Continue Reading