What is Diabetes? If you have diabetes, your body has difficulty converting the food you eat into energy you can use. After you eat, your body breaks down some of…

There’s nothing quite like the aroma that comes from baking or roasting sweet potatoes in the fall. You get something very special: a house that truly smells like hearth and…

About one third of cancer deaths can be attributed to poor diet and physical inactivity. Research has demonstrated that maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active throughout life, and consuming…

The protein and amino acid supplement market is big business. Bars, shakes, giant tubs of powder and specialist amino acid supplements dominate supplement shelves. But the decision to use them…

Blaming weight gain on a slow metabolism is a common catch cry from many struggling to lose weight. Most people though would be better blaming the food they’re eating, or…

“How do I make smart eating choices on a busy schedule?” patients frequently ask. As a busy doctor, I can understand how eating healthy might feel like a herculean demand…

Tips for lowering Blood Sugar Level If you have diabetes or you are at risk of developing it, these tips can help you to lower you blood glucose levels. •…

You can chose better when eating out, it’s all about balance. Here are a couple of tips you can apply when trying to eat healthier while out: As a beverage…

Slow Food members believe every child deserves to grow up knowing where food comes from, how to grow it, cook it and share it, and how to be healthy. These…