Tomorrow, enjoy your family, food, friends... and especially the turkey.
Turkey is a great source of lean protein (which means less calories).
Food & Wine
Would You Eat 40-Year-Old Canned Corn?
Who in their right mind would eat a 40-year-old can of corn?
In 1974, scientists tested a can of corn that was dated from 1934... 40 years earlier. NPR reported that when they opened the can, "The contents looked and smelled pretty much like ordinary canned corn." The nutrient level was generally unchanged.
The Beverage Trend You Need to Join
Only water outpaces the popularity of this beverage around the world... And the number of U.S. folks drinking it is growing. The amount of tea imported into this country has increased 30% over the past 15 years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we're now importing close to 200,000 metric tons of tea per year. If you crunch the numbers, that's about 250 cups of tea per American. That's an awful lot of tea. It's a trend I support. Not only is tea one of my favorite drinks, but it has tremendous health benefits. Today, we're covering the four most popular types, and one that's not a "true" tea...
Types of Tea
Read This Before Drinking Your Next Morning Coffee
Longtime readers know that I love coffee...
So I was happy to hear the ruling this summer by the Nanny Police... the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)... finally removing coffee from the list of known cancer-causing agents, or carcinogens.
The Low-Fat Diet Delusion
Even as a new medical student, I knew the advice was utter nonsense.
Starting in the 1950s, docs started advising folks to use margarine and skim milk instead of butter and whole milk. It was the beginning of America's delusion regarding low-fat diets.
This Common Grilling Mistake Could Make You Sick
It's that time of year when most Americans break out the charcoal and lighter fluid.
Most Americans own a barbecue grill, and many grill at least twice a week during the summer.
How to Know if Your Local Seafood Joint Is Poisoning You
The hills of North Carolina aren't known for fresh seafood.
During a recent visit, I was surprised to find the daily specials in two restaurants were a dangerous type of fish... tilefish.
Stock Your Medicine Cabinet With This Incredible Root
With spring in full bloom and the start of summer only a few weeks away, it seems like you should be safe from getting the flu.
But here in Baltimore, a stomach bug seems to be making another round in our office...
Do This Instead of Trying Another Useless Diet
As a doctor, I'm often asked for medical advice or to diagnose a strange cough or weird spot. But the worst question is...
"Doc, what's the best diet for me to lose weight?"
The Best Way to Combat This Leading Cause of Death
Banana or cookie...
Which do you think would spike your blood sugar more?