By John La Puma, MD, FACP (John La Puma, MD ChefMD was a guest on the Health in 30 Radio Show on April 25th! Click here to listen)! Culinary medicine answers the question” “What do you eat for that?” As the art of cooking blended with the science of medicine, culinary medicine aims to prevent and control common health conditions with what you eat, with restaurant quality flavor, meals and recipes. I’m trained as both…
Read More...Health Benefits of Tomatoes
By Leo Galland M.D. and Jonathan Galland Tomatoes are one of our favorite fat-burning foods. They help reduce inflammation and reverse leptin resistance. Reversing leptin resistance is the key to losing those stubborn extra pounds. That is why tomatoes are used almost daily in The Fat Resistance Diet. Tomatoes are excellent sources of potassium and several vitamins: folic acid vitamin A vitamin C vitamin E Tomatoes also contain important anti-inflammatory nutrients called carotenoids and bioflavonoids….
Read More...Organic Labels: What Does the Label Really Mean?
By Neelam Misra, M.D. What does the organic label mean? The National Organic Program, a division of the USDA, regulates and oversees organic farming and producing practices and sets the standards for organic labeling. In 1990, the Organic Foods Production Act was passed. However, it was not until 2000 that the standards were issued. Currently, an accredited USDA-certifier verifies that organic farming and production practices are meeting the standards set by the USDA. The USDA-certifier…
Read More...Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro
Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro by Jonathan Galland We love basil, parsley and cilantro for their amazing flavors and health benefits. That’s why the recipes and meal plans of The Fat Resistance Diet™ are filled with these aromatic herbs. We are delighted to share with you creative ways to get these herbs into your day, to maximize nutrition and flavor. These herbs are more available than ever, fresh or frozen at the supermarket, the…
Read More...Walnuts for Weight Loss
By Leo Galland M.D.and Jonathan Galland Walnuts are great snack foods: convenient and packed with nutrients. Their crunchiness helps them make an excellent part of a healthy dessert recipe. We love walnuts because they contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. Recent research shows significant health benefits of eating walnuts: Scientists at Loma Linda University analyzed the diets of healthy adults and followed them for six years. People who ate walnuts regularly had a reduced incidence of heart…
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