Is Organic Food Worth the Cost?
News about organic produce has been sprouting up in the media a lot lately. One story, which I noticed recently, reported that 30 percent of all households consume at least some organic foods. Another article that I read said that demand for organic products is growing. Both of these reports felt like encouraging news to […]
You Can’t Beat Beets
Did you hear about the guy who stopped eating vegetables? His heart missed a beet. Sorry… vegetarian joke.
The Vegetarian Who Doesn’t Eat Vegetables
I saw a patient recently who proudly described herself a vegetarian. She came to me with a number of different medical problems…one of them is a condition that doctors call “morbid obesity.”
Enticing Veggie Labels
Between my job as a physician and my life as a father, I think it’s fair to say that I’ve spent the better part of my adult life trying to convince people (my patients and my kids) to eat more fruits and vegetables. The benefits of fresh, whole, plant-based foods on human health has never […]
Food Is Less Nutritious
A friend of mine got married in Northern California recently, and I flew out there for the wedding. The venue was over two hours from the airport so I rented a car, and it wasn’t long before I found myself driving through farmland as far as my eyes could see. At one point in my […]
You Won’t Believe What’s On the Menu at Taco Bell
Fast food and healthy eating have always been at the opposite ends of the food spectrum… but increasing pressure from consumers has finally started to move the needle. The fast food industry has started to pay attention and make some long-overdue changes to the menu. More and more fast food restaurants are adding vegetables to […]
9 Winter Veggies That Feed Your Skin and More
Along with the bite of winter comes dry skin, chapped lips and a complexion that looks pale and worn. How your skin looks also says a lot about your overall health. When your body is healthy from the inside out, your skin will glow with vitality and warmth. Eating enough veggies in the winter can […]
