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Inflammatory Diet Linked to Colon Cancer, Metabolic Risk

Conner Middelmann on October 30, 2014

Inflammation can fuel cancer, heart disease and a whole host of other disorders. Diet plays an important part in fueling -- or cooling -- inflammation. Scientists are developing an index that will measure the inflammatory properties of foods. Until it's ready for consumer use, just eat a Mediterranean diet: It's not just delicious, but highly anti-inflammatory!

Inflammation can fuel cancer, heart disease and a whole host of other disorders. Diet plays an important part in fueling -- or cooling -- inflammation. Scientists are developing an index that will measure the inflammatory properties of foods. Until it's ready for consumer use, just eat a Mediterranean diet: It's not just delicious, but highly anti-inflammatory!

Diet
The Eco-Friendly Mediterranean Diet

Conner Middelmann on April 22, 2014

The Mediterranean Diet doesn't just lower our risk of disease. It's also a lot more environmentally-friendly than the Standard American Diet, research shows. On Earth Day (and beyond), let's eat like Mediterraneans!

The Mediterranean Diet doesn't just lower our risk of disease. It's also a lot more environmentally-friendly than the Standard American Diet, research shows. On Earth Day (and beyond), let's eat like Mediterraneans!

Diet
Beans, Beans, They Really Are Good For Your Heart!

Conner Middelmann on April 8, 2014

Beans, lentils and chickpeas -- collectively known as legumes -- may reduce our risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Most of us don't eat nearly enough of this Mediterranean-Diet staple. Read here about the many delicious ways you can boost your legume consumption -- and how you can avoid the dreaded side-effects of enjoying this "musical fruit."

Beans, lentils and chickpeas -- collectively known as legumes -- may reduce our risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Most of us don't eat nearly enough of this Mediterranean-Diet staple. Read here about the many delicious ways you can boost your legume consumption -- and how you can avoid the dreaded side-effects of enjoying this "musical fruit."

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Welcome to the Modern Mediterranean Diet

Conner Middelmann on April 2, 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Modern Mediterranean Diet. What makes this way of eating so irresistible? Its deliciousness? The way it's simple to adopt and maintain? Its many scientifically proven health benefits? The fact that it's low-glycemic and gluten-free? This may just be the health fix you've been looking for.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Modern Mediterranean Diet. What makes this way of eating so irresistible? Its deliciousness? The way it's simple to adopt and maintain? Its many scientifically proven health benefits? The fact that it's low-glycemic and gluten-free? This may just be the health fix you've been looking for.

Antioxidant
“Healthy Indulgence” Is Not an Oxymoron

Conner Middelmann on February 11, 2014

Nature has endowed us with taste buds so that we can select the most fragrant, flavorful and nutritious foods—so why not take her cues and enjoy the gifts she has bestowed on us? Darkly sensual chocolate. Succulent cherries. Spicy, crunchy hazelnuts. Nourishing eggs. Sweet vanilla. Not just good, but good for you! (Delicious recipe included.)

Nature has endowed us with taste buds so that we can select the most fragrant, flavorful and nutritious foods—so why not take her cues and enjoy the gifts she has bestowed on us? Darkly sensual chocolate. Succulent cherries. Spicy, crunchy hazelnuts. Nourishing eggs. Sweet vanilla. Not just good, but good for you! (Delicious recipe included.)

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Yes, Cancer Can Be Prevented…

Conner Middelmann on February 4, 2014

About 30-40% of cancers could be prevented with the help of healthier lifestyles, but many people still don't know this, as two new surveys show. Read here how eating a Mediterranean diet could help cut your cancer risk.

About 30-40% of cancers could be prevented with the help of healthier lifestyles, but many people still don't know this, as two new surveys show. Read here how eating a Mediterranean diet could help cut your cancer risk.

Health
So Simple, So Tasty, So Healthy: Sofrito

Conner Middelmann on January 7, 2014

Onions, garlic and tomatoes cooked in olive oil—this doesn't exactly sound like a super-food recipe, right? And yet, Spanish researchers have found that this preparation ("sofrito"), which forms the basis of many Mediterranean dishes, contains more than 40 compounds that can help lower our risk of heart disease and cancer. Tasty *and* healthy—does it get any better?

Onions, garlic and tomatoes cooked in olive oil—this doesn't exactly sound like a super-food recipe, right? And yet, Spanish researchers have found that this preparation ("sofrito"), which forms the basis of many Mediterranean dishes, contains more than 40 compounds that can help lower our risk of heart disease and cancer. Tasty *and* healthy—does it get any better?

Diet
Eat Nuts, Live Longer

Conner Middelmann on November 25, 2013

People who eat a handful of nuts every day are 20% less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who don't consume nuts, a new Harvard study finds. They're also leaner, have lower cancer risk and healthier hearts. Read here which nuts are the healthiest and how best to enjoy them.

People who eat a handful of nuts every day are 20% less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who don't consume nuts, a new Harvard study finds. They're also leaner, have lower cancer risk and healthier hearts. Read here which nuts are the healthiest and how best to enjoy them.

Omega-3
Do Fish Oils Really Boost The Risk Of Prostate Cancer?

Conner Middelmann on July 22, 2013

Media fanfare over a new study indicating that fish oils boost prostate cancer risk sent patients panicking and doctors scrambling last week. Are fish oils carcinogenic? Should we stop eating oily fish or taking supplements? Why does this study contradict all the research showing that fish oils are healthy? This post provides some answers.

Media fanfare over a new study indicating that fish oils boost prostate cancer risk sent patients panicking and doctors scrambling last week. Are fish oils carcinogenic? Should we stop eating oily fish or taking supplements? Why does this study contradict all the research showing that fish oils are healthy? This post provides some answers.

Health
Just Say "No" to Artificial Sweeteners

Conner Middelmann on June 3, 2013

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that—contrary to widespread belief—artificial sweeteners can affect the way our bodies handle sugar. Read here how sweeteners—both artificial and natural—may increase our risk of diabetes, weight gain, and cancer.

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered that—contrary to widespread belief—artificial sweeteners can affect the way our bodies handle sugar. Read here how sweeteners—both artificial and natural—may increase our risk of diabetes, weight gain, and cancer.

Estrogen
Time To Take Milk Off The Menu?

Conner Middelmann on March 22, 2013

High-fat dairy foods may worsen the outlook for breast cancer survival, a new study has found: women eating one or more servings each day were found to have a 49% higher risk of dying of the disease than those eating little or no high-fat dairy. Here I suggest ways of replacing milk fat without feeling deprived.

High-fat dairy foods may worsen the outlook for breast cancer survival, a new study has found: women eating one or more servings each day were found to have a 49% higher risk of dying of the disease than those eating little or no high-fat dairy. Here I suggest ways of replacing milk fat without feeling deprived.

Diet
Is This the Diet To End All Diets?

Conner Middelmann on February 27, 2013

Unlike any other health-food regimen, the Mediterranean diet is based not on deprivation, but on a wide variety of nutritious ingredients and "joie de vivre". As the latest study shows, it even contains healthy fats -- now there's good news for all us fat-phobes! Read here how simple, tasty and altogether life-affirming Mediterranean-style eating is.

Unlike any other health-food regimen, the Mediterranean diet is based not on deprivation, but on a wide variety of nutritious ingredients and "joie de vivre". As the latest study shows, it even contains healthy fats -- now there's good news for all us fat-phobes! Read here how simple, tasty and altogether life-affirming Mediterranean-style eating is.

Relationships
Love Is the New Superfood

Conner Middelmann on February 14, 2013

Food and love are inextricably linked by our mammalian biology. Yet our hectic modern lifestyles mean that many people are no longer accessing the emotional and spiritual nurturance that delicious, healthy food offers. Read here how you can relearn to love your food, and be loved by it in return.

Food and love are inextricably linked by our mammalian biology. Yet our hectic modern lifestyles mean that many people are no longer accessing the emotional and spiritual nurturance that delicious, healthy food offers. Read here how you can relearn to love your food, and be loved by it in return.

Genetics
Time to Dispel Some Cancer Myths

Conner Middelmann on February 4, 2013

This year's World Cancer Day focuses on busting some pervasive myths about the disease. Read here how you can increase your defences against cancer and help others to do the same. Let's lift the taboo that still overhangs "The C-Word" by talking openly and constructively about cancer.

This year's World Cancer Day focuses on busting some pervasive myths about the disease. Read here how you can increase your defences against cancer and help others to do the same. Let's lift the taboo that still overhangs "The C-Word" by talking openly and constructively about cancer.

Diet
What 93% of Americans Don’t Know: Obesity Raises Cancer Risk

Conner Middelmann on January 8, 2013

Shocking but true: according a new poll, only 7% of Americans understand that being obese increases a person’s cancer risk. This level of ignorance spells tragedy, for being overweight and obese not only boosts your risk of developing cancer, it also reduces your survival after a successful cancer treatment. But there's hope: Go Mediterranean!

Shocking but true: according a new poll, only 7% of Americans understand that being obese increases a person’s cancer risk. This level of ignorance spells tragedy, for being overweight and obese not only boosts your risk of developing cancer, it also reduces your survival after a successful cancer treatment. But there's hope: Go Mediterranean!

Anxiety
The 13 Healthiest Holiday Gifts

Conner Middelmann on December 6, 2012

At this time of holiday shopping panic, it occurs to me that everyone I know has everything they need – except, perhaps, for health and happiness. So this year, why not make gifts that may – at least to some extent – help your loved ones achieve these blessed states? Here are 13 useful, beautiful, affordable, eco-friendly and healthy gifts I would love to receive.

At this time of holiday shopping panic, it occurs to me that everyone I know has everything they need – except, perhaps, for health and happiness. So this year, why not make gifts that may – at least to some extent – help your loved ones achieve these blessed states? Here are 13 useful, beautiful, affordable, eco-friendly and healthy gifts I would love to receive.

Diet
More Bad News For Carbohydrates

Conner Middelmann on November 9, 2012

Diets rich in refined carbohydrates—white bread and baked goods, candy and granola bars, fries and pretzels—substantially increase the risk of recurrence and death in people who have been treated for colorectal cancer. They should consider adopting the traditional Mediterranean diet.

Diets rich in refined carbohydrates—white bread and baked goods, candy and granola bars, fries and pretzels—substantially increase the risk of recurrence and death in people who have been treated for colorectal cancer. They should consider adopting the traditional Mediterranean diet.

Hormones
It's Not Just About Calories

Conner Middelmann on October 29, 2012

Calories are not the only indicator of a food's healthfulness; how many nutrients they contain and their inflammatory and blood-sugar disrupting potential matters too. In this post, I want to show that some calorie-rich foods can still have significant health benefits, and how to evaluate these.

Calories are not the only indicator of a food's healthfulness; how many nutrients they contain and their inflammatory and blood-sugar disrupting potential matters too. In this post, I want to show that some calorie-rich foods can still have significant health benefits, and how to evaluate these.

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Celebrating Healthy Birthdays

Conner Middelmann on October 22, 2012

For cancer survivors, birthdays take on a whole new meaning. They’re not just an occasion to celebrate their birth, but also a chance to give thanks that they’re still alive – sometimes, against poor odds. To help you celebrate healthy birthdays, here's a gluten-free chocolate-almond birthday cake recipe that's not just delicious but also nutritious.

For cancer survivors, birthdays take on a whole new meaning. They’re not just an occasion to celebrate their birth, but also a chance to give thanks that they’re still alive – sometimes, against poor odds. To help you celebrate healthy birthdays, here's a gluten-free chocolate-almond birthday cake recipe that's not just delicious but also nutritious.