Friday, August 9, 2013 They seem like the most normal fruit. You can get them year round, they’re cheap, and they’re always the same. So you buy a few, cut them up, sprinkle the juice on fish or use it in a salad dressing. Lemons are no big deal, right? Well, not so fast. Turns out,… Read More
Category: Nutrition
European Beauty Secret Hidden In Your Garden?
Food was a highlight of my visit to France. It was fantastic – whether at a 5-star restaurant or cooked at home. And I had a chance to try both. But I never expected that one herb, in particular, would turn up in meal after meal. And it was delicious. From grilled lamb chops to shortbread… Read More
Little Sprouts, Big Health Benefits
Dear Beauty Reader, Don't be fooled by their small size - sprouts are packed with nutrients. For example, soybean sprouts retain the B-complex vitamins found in the original bean, but show a huge jump in Vitamins A and C over the un-sprouted seeds. Grown locally year-round, sprouts are a… Read More
The Tea That Melts Fat
Have you ever noticed how you feel a little hot and sweaty after eating a big meal? Well, there’s more to it than just having a full stomach. When you eat, your body creates heat and energy. It’s called “diet-induced thermogenesis.” Here’s how it works… When you eat… Read More
They Fooled Us All
Macaroni and cheese. Noodles and sauce. A big plate of pasta. These foods falsely satisfy our natural cravings but are low-nutrient impostors. They fool us so well you’ll even hear them called “comfort food” because they feel good to eat. They’re created to have the taste and smell of… Read More
Miracle Fruit Is Berry, Berry Good
It’s a miracle! Actually, it’s a miracle fruit or, as it’s sometimes called, a miraculous berry. Dr. Sears’ trip to Africa reminded me of this beautiful little berry that is native to western parts of Africa. What’s so miraculous about it? This little berry contains a special molecule… Read More
Are Your Bones Under Attack?
“How are my bones?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked here at Dr. Sears’ wellness clinic, especially from women. With the way things are in the modern world, I don’t blame them for being concerned. Your bones are under constant assault from toxins. Air pollution,… Read More
Could a flower outsmart your body’s fat cells?
I’d heard that in this faraway island paradise, there’s no word for “diet.” But I was still surprised to see what my new friends in Bali, Lelir and Westi, had made us for dinner. I expected them to eat like birds, but every single dish on the table was rich, creamy or sweet. My first bite… Read More
5 Steps To Supermodel Slim
It’s so great to see supermodels these days who are healthy-looking and not stick-thin. Sure, some models starve themselves to stay thin, but what about the rest of them? I wanted to know their secrets. So I started doing a little research and stumbled upon some of the best-kept secrets in the… Read More