Archive for the 'Health' Category

Health Tip: Black Foods

In an ongoing effort to select foods that serve to improve one’s overall health, don’t forgo certain black foods in  your diet. In particular, black beans, rice, sesame seeds and vinegar.  In addition to their black color, all of these foods contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which possess anti-inflammatory properties.  Following are some additional benefits of […]

Health Tip: Oatmeal

There’s no denying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  However, it’s important to choose the right type of foods in order to set the proper tone and get started on the right foot.  For me, there’s no finer choice than steel cut Irish oatmeal.
Slow-cooked oatmeal is a low GI (gastro-intestinal) food, […]

Health Tip: Green Tea and its Benefits

As one who has enjoyed coffee for many years, it was a significant adjustment for me to come to appreciate the delicate nature of tea.  Following a reading of the widely acclaimed Dr. Weil’s book on Healthy Aging, I became obsessed with the hot beverage.
The purported benefits of green tea include the following:
rich with antioxidants
decreases risk […]

Health Tip: Flax Meal

A couple tablespoons of flax meal on a daily basis will provide essential omega-3 fatty acids to promote good arterial health.  Flax meal has been proven to lower cholesterol, and is a good source of fiber.  In addition, omega-3’s serve as a sort of “WD-40″ for the body, lubricating joints that typically experience increased friction […]

Health Tip: Go Nuts!

Photography by: Jaeden 
In the interest of cutting down your meal portions, try a handful (no more than 1/4 cup) of raw, unsalted nuts 30 minutes prior to your meal.  Almonds, cashews and walnuts are all very good choices, as they are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
This “good” fat will prevent your stomach from emptying […]