Diet

  Here’s a fact all men should know – other than non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, with lung cancer ranked as the leading cause. For the year 2016, the American Cancer…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..but not necessarily if you’re watching your waistline. How do you get through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s without feeling as stuffed as the turkey? “It is estimated on average, Americans gain about one to two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s,” said Dr. David Samadi, chairman of…

You’ve heard it before maybe from your doctor or reading about it in an article – consume less salt in your diet.  Why is salt supposed to be shunned?  It’s not exactly that we should shun it completely as the human body does need a certain amount of the mineral sodium that salt is partly…

If getting enough sleep seems to be an elusive stranger in the night resulting in tiredness and irritability the next day, add to this another consequence – a bigger waistline.  Many studies have shown lack of sleep to be associated with an increase in gaining weight.   Failing to obtain sufficient sleep can make it even…

Try out this super simple, tasty fish recipe the whole family will enjoy.  It looks elegant but the best part is the hint of lemon throughout with the crunchiness of crushed almonds.  Recipe courtesy of EatingWell Magazine. Almond & Lemon Crusted Fish Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds cod or halibut, cut into four portions Zest of…

Below is a recipe from the Prostate Cancer Foundation called “Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil.”   Tomatoes contain an all-important phytochemical called lycopene, best known for its role in fighting prostate cancer.  Try out this perfect fall recipe. Use spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti in any dish. It tastes delicious with Bolognese, marinara, stuffed in…

Even the pickiest of fish eaters have to admit salmon patties are pretty special. This Herbed Salmon Croquettes recipe comes courtesy of Comfort Food Fix, a cookbook by Ellie Krieger. I’ll admit, growing up I was a very picky fish eater but now that I know the array of health benefits salmon has to offer, I include it…

Back in the day, peanut butter dominated grocery shelf space as the king of our favorite spread for our beloved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Today, a walk down the “peanut butter” aisle has turned into a Niagara of nuts that have been churned and pulverized into tasty spreads rivaling our adored peanut butter. Peanut…