Tag: cholesterol

I first discovered the joys of hibiscus tea while traveling through Mexico and Central America late last year. After the first sip, I was...

I’ve long gotten over the childhood trauma my mother caused by demanding that I remain at the dinner table until my broccoli was finished....

In recent years, the concept of fasting has become the fashionable thing to do. You’re not truly a health fanatic unless you’ve tried out...

Spinach is a member of the chenopod family that includes beets, chard and quinoa. Food experts are hard-pressed to find another vegetable as nutrient-rich...

High cholesterol is a common problem in our society. On its own, it may be benign, but high cholesterol is often found to correlate...

Every 39 seconds, on average, someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease. The frightening epidemic of this condition in our country has...

Many people have never tried artichokes, but you shouldn't let its thorny exterior fool you, inside you'll find incredible flavor as well as an...

Dr. Dwight Lundell, MD, entered the field of medicine because he wanted to help people. With over 25 years of experience as a world...

We have all heard the old adage 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' and probably quote it from time to time, especially...

Pineapple (Ananas comosus), is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which one of its most potent health-promoting compounds, the enzyme bromelain, is named after....