If you’re going to have something unhealthy, is there anything you can eat with it to help mitigate the damage it may cause? If you compare the artery function of vegetarians and meat-eaters, the healthy ability of arteries to dilate and let more blood flow is significantly better among those eating a vegetarian diet. And not just by a little—we’re talking four times better, as you can see below and at 0:24 in my video Foods to Help Protect Your Arteries from Saturated Fat. V

Skirt steak “pizza-style” is our new favorite way to cook this cut, thanks to a savory, garlicky sauce made from burst Sun Gold tomatoes. Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 30 mins 1 hr 10 mins 4 Why it Passed the Test Sweet tomatoes, onion, garlic, capers, herbs, and a touch of habanero cook down into a vibrant, well-balanced sauce. The garlic and capers are fried until crisp, adding irresistible crunch and flavor for a resta

Lactucin, the hypnotic component of lettuce, is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of lettuce seeds. “There is a perception that time spent asleep is time wasted,” but it’s widely recognized that insufficient sleep is linked to multiple acute and chronic conditions and increases the risks of death and disease. As I discuss in my video Natural Dietary Remedy for Insomnia, forcing people to get only six hours of sleep per night for one week

One vegetable that checks all the boxes for metabolic health is broccoli. Key Points Metabolic health consists of how well our cells are process glucose and inflammatory compounds. According to an endocrinologist, broccoli is the best vegetable to support metabolic health. Broccoli delivers antioxidants that help combat inflammation and fiber that supports gut health. Unlike heart health or gut health, metabolic health can feel a bit more abstract. “When we talk about metabol

These quickly stir-fried beef bites deliver all the savory luxury of a steakhouse-caliber steak, without the stress of cooking one at home. The buttery, velvety sauce coats every piece nicely, and the vermouth's herbal richness pairs well with the savory Worcestershire. Frequently Asked Questions Can dry vermouth be used for cooking? Dry vermouth is not just for martinis! Its subtle floral and herbal qualities make it terrific for complementing all kinds of dishes; in fact, m

Like many people in the Baby Bust generation, I grew up on dry, boxed cereal. Sure, my mom would make bacon and eggs, waffles or even homemade donuts on weekends or other special occasions, but for the most part, we ate a vast array of sugar-coated and very tasty cereal with brightly colored boxes and even some cool toys. Cereal was the very first processed food that was designed to make eating easier — not necessarily healthier. After all, cereal requires no preparation or c

It is always important to be mindful of not getting dehydrated. We know dehydration causes many unpleasant side effects. However, you need to know that there is such a thing as overhydration, and it can be dangerous too. A report on the dangers of overhydration was compiled by sports medicine experts and presented at the 2015 CrossFit Conference on Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia in California. In the report, sports medicine experts present their view that overhydration actu

Walnuts stand out as the top nut for protecting brain health. Here’s what the science says about their role in lowering dementia risk. Key Points Certain lifestyle habits, like eating a nutritious diet, can lower dementia risk. Walnuts are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber, which may protect both your brain and heart. For a healthy brain, follow the MIND diet, stay physically active, sleep well and challenge your mind. Every three seconds, someone in the world is d

There is a window of time in which sufficient physical activity can help mediate some of the damage caused by eating an unhealthy meal. I’ve previously discussed studies that show a single meal high in saturated fat can impair artery function in men, as measured in the arm, but what is more concerning is blood flow to the wall of the heart. Researchers randomized men to eat either a high-fat meal that was more than 60% fat, half of it saturated, with more than an egg’s worth

What happens within hours of eating a high-fat meal? We are only as old as our arteries. What can we do to preserve arterial function as we age? A poor diet and sedentary behavior can lead to adverse aging processes, like impairment of the little power plants in our cells, which can result in free radical formation, oxidative stress, and inflammation, which lead to the artery dysfunction that can end in cardiovascular disease that ends us. In a series of videos I did about a