by Dr. Frank Lipman | Jul 12, 2021 | Featured, Health & Wellness
When it comes to our health, regulation usually lags behind common sense. How long did it take us to label cigarettes dangerous? To require seatbelts in cars? To squash nasty stuff like trans fats? It’s astonishing to think about what wasn’t on our society’s precautionary radar as recently as just a decade or two ago.
by Dawn Brighid | Jul 7, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Health Coach Tips, Nutrition
We all love to eat out whether it’s lunch at the office or dinner at the newest restaurant in town with friends. And yes, you can eat out and still eat healthy. A little planning and some tips to navigate the menu will set you up for dining success!
by Dr. Frank Lipman | Jul 5, 2021 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Chocolate is one treat that I have few qualms prescribing. When done right, high-quality dark chocolate is akin to a bittersweet multivitamin, capable of reducing oxidative stress (a root cause of illness and aging), countering inflammation, lowering blood pressure, boosting mental focus and cognitive longevity. Score! The secret of this stuff the ancient Mesoamericans called ‘food of the gods’ is its key nutrient-rich ingredient, cacao.
by Maia James | Jul 2, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition
The best rule of thumb when it comes to cookware may be this: look for materials that have been proven safe and effective over hundreds - if not thousands - of years. This means choosing pots and pans made of cast iron, stainless steel, glass, enamel, or ceramic.
by Dawn Brighid | Jun 30, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Health Coach Tips
We are a sleep-deprived nation and it’s time to make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep not only makes you groggy and foggy – it makes you fat. Wondering why? Hormones gone wild!
by Dr. Frank Lipman | Jun 28, 2021 | Featured, Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Everyone loves a good health hack and one of my favorites is tea. While black, green, white and red teas have numerous benefits and are great ways to start the day, herbal teas have loads of pluses too, and no caffeine, so they won’t keep you up at night, no matter when you imbibe. Teas under the herbal umbrella -- made from flowers, dried fruits, spices and herbs -- are rich in antioxidant polyphenols which can help reduce the risk for chronic disease. We’re all for that.
