Heavy metals in chocolate: 5 questions, answered
A lot of people crave sugar, and chocolate is usually pretty high on the list of preferred sweets.
But testing by various agencies over the years has revealed high levels of cadmium, lead and other heavy metals in some chocolate products.
This has led several cancer patients to ask me, “Is it even safe for me...
Beans 101: What to know and why it matters
Eating beans is an easy way to boost the amount of fiber, iron and other essential nutrients in your diet. When combined with whole grains...
Seeds: The ‘unsung hero’ of plant-based nutrition
What do you get when you combine healthy fats with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals? If you said, “nuts,” you wouldn’t be wrong....
Nuts 101: How to work these nutritional powerhouses into your diet
Nuts are a great source of healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. But some people aren’t quite sure how to incorporate them into their diet. They ask me things like:
What’s the healthiest type of nut to eat? How many nuts can I have? Which type of nuts should I buy?Sometimes, the answers depend on your situation. But keep reading to find out the general guidelines we use for these...
