Ever wonder why it seems so easy to regain weight shortly after you’ve lost it? Why weight loss has to be such a brutal, never-ending cycle of yo-yo dieting? Blame your gut. The latest research found that the gut microbiome may retain a “memory” of previous obesity, making it much more difficult to… Continue Reading
flavonoids
A Granny Smith Apple a Day Keeps Obesity Away
An apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away by reducing the risk of developing cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. But it’s time to add to that list, because in addition to being rich in important antioxidant polyphenols, flavonoids, and fiber, it turns out that the non-digestible compounds in… Continue Reading
5 Phytonutrient Color Groups to Target
Summer is in full swing and that means plenty of fresh, ripe produce at the grocery store, farmer’s markets and on the dining room table. Yet, over the last few years, researchers and government organizations have been reporting that Americans are not eating enough fruits & vegetables. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) cites… Continue Reading
Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Makes 4 servings (ramekin) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon water 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly Butter or cooking spray Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) ½ lemon Powdered sugar (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Separate egg, placing egg… Continue Reading
Chocolate Protects Against Heart Failure
Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate on a regular basis is associated with a lower risk for heart failure, according to a study published in Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of the American Heart Association. Clinical and observational studies have demonstrated chocolate consumption and lower blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) and an inverse relationship… Continue Reading