109-Year-Old Independent Man Shares His Tips for Longevity. Listen Up!

My goal is to live my longest life while also being free of chronic illness such as heart disease and diabetes as well as always be able to see, hear, walk, drive and essentially just take care of myself.

A Guide to Eating Farmed Salmon

When I first started writing this blog I felt like a bit of an imposter, because I try to only eat fish and seafood that is wild-caught. But the reality is that wild-caught is not always readily available or accessible to us all, so why not educate ourselves on how to find the best possible farmed fish and seafood? Let’s start with salmon, the most popular fish in the United States.

Breathe. Let Go. Relax. April is National Stress Awareness Month

If there is one thing we can count on in life, it’s that there will always be events and circumstances that cause stress. If the thought of this alone stresses you out, I think it’s time to reevaluate your relationship with stress. The “s word” is not necessarily a bad thing.

Chemical Chickens? You May Want to Put Store-Bought Rotisserie Chickens on Naughty Processed Foods List

We’ve all done it. You’re in the grocery store, filling your cart with fresh fruits and vegetables and raw grass-fed meat with every intention to go home and cook a nice healthy meal from scratch and then you smell it – the rotisserie chicken.

Why California is Trying to Ban These 5 Food Additives

Be an informed consumer and learn why California is trying to ban these five food chemicals that are already banned in Europe.

Vegan Diet Not Only Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency. You May Have a Genetic Mutation

If you are vegan or follow a mainly plant-based diet, it’s likely you have been warned about the risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency and take a supplement to prevent this. But if you eat meat and still have a B12 deficiency, you may have a genetic mutation.

Why You Will Never See Tilapia On My Plate

I regularly eat wild-caught salmon, which is a great source of vitamins B12 and B6, selenium, phosphorus, omega-3 fats and more. Halibut, cod and trout are some other fish preferences of mine, but tilapia is not one of them.

Calling All Peanut Butter Lovers!

Yes, peanut butter is fattening. It is also a good source of healthy fats called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. (These types of fats are also found in avocados and olive oil). As with everything in life, moderation is key.

It’s Time to Really Take Things to ‘HEART’

March is quickly approaching, which means Heart Month is almost over. The work, however, to keep our hearts healthy is never over. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both American women and men. We must be proactive. Here’s what you can take to ‘HEART’ to help guide you along the way.

Avoid The Fast Food Trap This Valentine’s Day

People really need to know what they are eating when they consume fast food. To give you some perspective: A Quarter Pounder with Cheese is 510 calories, 26 grams of fat and a whopping 1190 mg of sodium. An order of large fries is 500 calories, 25 grams of fat and 350 mg of sodium. A large Coke is 310 calories and 86 grams of sugar

A Few Pinches of Cinnamon May Boost Brain Function

If you are not adding cinnamon to your coffee, oatmeal, tea or even smoothie, you might want to consider starting asap. The potential health benefits of cinnamon have been discussed for quite some time, and now a recent study found evidence suggesting that consuming cinnamon may help with brain function particularly when it comes to memory and learning.

I Went On Vacation, And Cassava Flour Started Calling My Name

During a recent vacation to Jamaica, I was served cassava dumplings with my entree one night at dinner. I then located an article about cassava flour and became very intrigued, because I never thought that cassava, a root vegetable, would transform into a flour.