In 1992, President George Bush the elder made a troubling proclamation, “I’m president of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.” In one sentence, he undermined every parent who attempted to convince their kid that broccoli is good. The mighty cruciferous may have lost a battle, but ultimately won the veggie war. In [...]
Finally, an article about daily nutrients that makes perfect “Nonna-sense”! In a recent academic review, a University of Minnesota professor in the School of Public Health has concluded that food, as opposed to specific nutrients, may be key to having a healthy diet. Do you think it could be that simple? Food gurus all have [...]
We’ve been told that low-fat milk is more healthful for so long, that it’s hard to believe otherwise. Since we’re fighting an obesity epidemic, low-fat milk seems to make sense. Whole milk contains 3.5 percent fat compared to 2 percent fat in low-fat milk. You might be surprised to know that in my book, Baby [...]
Why did the chicken cross the road? Perhaps Mother Earth News has the answer to this age-old question! True free-range eggs are far more nutritious than eggs from commercially raised hens. They say, eggs from hens raised on pasture contain more omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, and vitamins A and E! That’s great news! The [...]
Blueberries aren’t only chock-full of antioxidants, but they’re good for your brain , too! Animal studies have found that blueberries may reverse age-related memory loss and other studies have found that blueberries contain many health-promoting antioxidants. Blueberries are associated with numerous health benefits including protection against urinary-tract infections, cancer, age-related health conditions, like heart disease [...]
