Get Your One Health Token From the World Health Organization

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The World Health Organization and their “One Health” approach are coming for the world’s food systems, aiming to meld them with the health insurance and medical fields. The outcome will be food tokens, medically tailored meals and prescription food programs that both dictate what you eat and have the power to impose penalties if you … Read more

Time to Declutter

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 3, 2018. Moving through life, most have a tendency to accumulate “stuff.” You may have drawers full of pictures and mementos, a closet full of clothes you no longer wear or a kitchen full of utensils you can’t remember how to use. It … Read more

How to Identify Atrial Fibrillation and What Might Help

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Atrial fibrillation (Afib)1 is an abnormal, often rapid, heart rhythm that occurs when the atria, your heart’s upper chambers, beat out of sync with the ventricles, the heart’s lower chambers. It’s a common symptom in those with heart failure or heart disease. Afib is one of the most common arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, affecting … Read more

What's All the Noise About Coffee?

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 18, 2018. According to the National Coffee Association1 more Americans drank coffee in 2017 than they had in the past four years. This represents a reversal as gourmet coffee brews gain popularity, especially among younger consumers. In an online survey, National Coffee Drinking … Read more

60% of Calories Are From Ultraprocessed Food for Many People

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Ultraprocessed foods contribute to premature death.1 But despite the steep health risks, 61% of Americans’ food intake comes in the form of highly processed foods and drinks. The amount is similar in Canada (62%) and the U.K. (63%).2 These foods, though convenient, will slowly chip away at your vitality, causing your mental and physical health … Read more

Strawberries Are the Dirtiest of the 'Dirty Dozen'

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 24, 2018. An updated 2023 Dirty Dozen list has been added for comparison. Fresh produce, whether organic or conventionally grown, is one of the healthiest food choices you can make. Organic produce gains an edge, however, because it tends to be more nutritious, … Read more

'Superfuel' — Your Definitive Guide to Dietary Fats

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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 23, 2018. Whereas my book “Fat for Fuel” details how to implement a cyclical ketogenic diet, my latest book, cowritten with James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., “Superfuel: Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats, and Great Health,” delves further into the … Read more