Honey has been renowned as a source of energy and nutrition since humans discovered bees. The Romans regarded honey as “nectar of the gods,” and Greek athletes energized themselves with honey before entering the arena. Egyptians put honey in tombs as food for the afterlife. In fact, honey was used as a sweetener centuries before […]
Learning About Your Taste Buds
How Taste Buds Change As We Age Taste-buds are located primarily on the tongue, though they are also found throughout the lining of the mouth. Thus, the term “gourmet palate” is anatomically correct. Types of Taste Receptors Four types of taste receptors are located around the tongue. Sweet and salty tastes are best perceived at […]
The Science Behind Sports Nutrition
Young athletes burn a lot of calories, so obviously, they need to eat more food than the average person. Yet, for optimal athletic performance, they not only need more food, but they need the right kind of extra nutrition. Besides needing food to meet the body’s basic nutritional requirements, the young athlete will need extra […]
Dr. Bill’s Fish Cooking Tip
While grilling seafood on a fishing boat in Alaska, the chef taught me a cooking tip to preserve the flavor and texture of seafood: to avoid overcooking, remove the fish from the heat when it is 90% done. The heat from the flesh will naturally finish the remaining 10%.
Types of Soy Products: Soy drinks, Tofu, Tempeh, Miso
Soy milk. Nutrient-rich soy beverages are made by pressing the extract, or milk, out of presoaked soybeans. Compared with cow’s milk, soy beverages contain: Less total fat Less saturated fat No cholesterol Three times as much fiber Ten times as much iron Ten times as much copper 75 percent less sodium Twice the niacin No […]
Help Fiber Work Better in Your Body
6 Ways to Help Fiber Work Better Getting enough fiber is really quite simple. If you follow the recommendations of the “Food Guide Wheel” and include the amounts of healthy grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes it suggests, you will automatically get enough fiber in your diet. Here are some additional tips to help fiber work […]
Berry Brown Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 cups skim milk ½ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Directions: In a medium nonstick saucepan, bring the rice, milk and cranberries to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, until the cranberries are softened, about […]
Facts About Fat
17 Things You Should Know About Fats If you really want to both trim the amount of fat in your diet and eat the right kinds of fats, here are some important facts about fat to consider: 1. Fishy Fats Ever wonder why cold-water fish contain more monounsaturates and are healthier to eat than warm-water […]
Complementary Proteins
I’ve heard that in order to reap the benefits of complementary proteins, I need to eat them at the same meal. Is this true? No, it used to be believed that for two incomplete plant proteins to complement each other and give the body all the essential amino acids, they had to be eaten at […]
Healing Effects of Omega-3s
Head-to-Toe Effects of Omega-3s Omega-3’s help practically every part of your body. Here is just a short overview of the incredible effects of omega-3s. Effects of Omega-3s on your heart Omega-3s stabilize the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries, preventing hardening of arteries and subsequent rising blood pressure. These flexible fats accomplish […]
Top 12 Phyto Foods
While nearly all plant foods contain health-promoting phytochemicals, the following are the most phyto-dense food sources: Soy Tomato Broccoli Garlic Flax seeds Citrus fruits Melons: cantaloupe, watermelon Pink grapefruit Blueberries Sweet potatoes Chili peppers Legumes: beans, and lentils Honorable mention: green tea, red grapes, papaya, carrots, kale, nuts and seeds, eggplant, artichoke, cabbage, brussel sprouts, […]
Controlling Kids’ Cholesterol
Why worry about kids’ cholesterol? Aren’t heart and stroke diseases of older people? Wrong! You don’t get heart disease all of a sudden, even though the heart attack or stroke may be a surprise. Cardiovascular disease begins slowly, one cholesterol molecule at a time. Therefore, it is extremely important to be concerned about controlling kids’ […]