“The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss” When trying to lose weight, which is more important: diet or exercise? A national survey found that a “vast majority” of Americans trying to control their weight believed that food and beverage consumption and physical activity were equally important. Seven out of ten went with equally important, about…

  In this series, I’ll look at the factors that lead to both overeating and satiety. What food components make us feel full? Why does more variety lead to eating more quantity? And what lifestyle approaches can we implement to increase the good food choices and reduce the bad ones? Keep watching to find out.…

  “Egg Cholesterol in the Diet” The egg industry got their huevos handed to them last fall in a devastating review published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology by three academic heavy hitters. David Spence is the Director of the Stroke Prevention & Atherosclerosis Research Centre; David Jenkins, the guy who invented the glycemic index;…

  “Brain Healthy Foods to Fight Aging” There’s an extensive scientific literature describing the positive impact of dietary plant compounds on overall health and longevity. However, it’s only now becoming clear that the consumption of diets rich in plant foods can influence neuro- inflammation, brain inflammation, leading to the expression of cytoprotective, cell-protective, and restorative…