Year: 2009

The debate continues. Is dairy beneficial for weight loss? Healthy cultures, like in the Mediterranean region, eat dairy every day. Of course, you don’t have to eat exactly 5 servings each day, but you also don’t have to avoid it. Here’s the report: New research suggests that increasing dairy...

Good morning. Do you ever read something in the news and say, “WHAT??” That’s EXACTLY how I felt when I read about the food industry’s Smart Choices labeling program. Here is this morning’s audio on Smart Choices labeling. Okay, here’s the bottom line — they want to convince you...

I woke up wicked early this morning … my brain was ON. So I came downstairs to clear my head, get some things done, and just maybe get sleepy enough to knock off for a few minutes before our morning coffee/couch time. Otherwise I’d just be up in my...

It’s fall, and this fall food is as good for you as it is delicious!! So, when you grab a pumpkin for your fall porch this year, grab one for your plate, too. Why? Two really good reasons: Pumpkin makes an incredibly rich and flavorful base for all sorts...

This article talks about the link between the Mediterranean diet and control of diabetes. Interesting that the Med Diet is so effective as a behavioral approach that requires no meds. Eight Remedies Treat Diabetes Naturally...

Hi everyone!! I was on this week with Nancy Snyderman talking about a study regarding the link between Mood & Food. Here is the interview. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31388323/ns/health-dr_nancy#33194965 The bottom line is that the food you consume can have an impact on your emotional state. This Mediterranean diet study shows that...

If you are experiencing difficulties in displaying this message correctly, click here Science & Nutrition Research Twice monthly Newsletter From 23-Sep-2009 to 07-Oct-2009 ACCESS FULL STORIES Med-style diet may battle depression Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may prevent depression, according...

Hi everyone, I will be talking about the Mediterranean diet and it’s link to the prevention of depression today (Oct 6) at 12:30. Tune in if you can!! For more information: www.willclower.com...

You’ll Need 1 cup soy sauce ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup olive oil 6 green onions, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and finely minced ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced ¼ cup brown...

You’ll Need ¼ cup golden rum ½ cup club soda 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Mix all of the ingredients. Pour into a glass filled with ice....

Hey guys, need one more reason to get outside and enjoy being active? This article from Healthfinder.gov shows how far regular exercise can go toward lowering your risk of prostate cancer … and even if you do eventually develop this disease, exercise is associated with a less aggressive form...

It was just an incredible trip to the Obesity Help conference in Dallas. The response to our work was SO enthusiastic, and my head spins with the number of ways that we can really have a positive impact on this population of patients. I met Chef Dave, the bariatric...