How exactly collard greens’ sulfur-containing phytonutrients (phyto = plant) prevent a wide variety of cancers is not clear, but research points to the ability of components known as “glucosinolates” and “cysteine sulfoxides” to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver that neutralize potentially carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances.
1 cup of cooked Collard Greens contains:

704 mcg of Vitamin K
5945 [...]

Fats are perceived as the “root of all evil” these days. Saturated fat is considered especially dangerous.  So-called “healthy eating” focuses on eating foods low in fat. Despite this focus on low fat products, obesity is at its highest point in history. As a population today we eat far less saturated fat levels compared to [...]

Different vegetables have different cooking times.  I have grouped some together here for you to make meal time a little easier.  One of the healthiest ways to saute vegetables is in a fry pan on medium heat with 3 or 4 Tbsps of low-sodium, no-MSG vegetable or chicken broth.  Cover and simmer for the [...]

I am not a fan of fruit juice.  There are a few reasons
1) It pasteurized (i.e. boiled) which means that most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (phyto = plant) get destroyed
2) Synthetic vitamins and minerals, like ascorbic acid and calcium carbonate, get added back in because they were destroyed in the pasteurization process.  These [...]

As a Registered Nutritionist, I have clients who come to me with a variety of ailments seeking to restore balance in their body. In this series “Habits for Vitality”, I’m going to give you some basic habits to incorporate into your life to help you make the changes necessary to live an Optimal Life.
“What should [...]

As a Registered Nutritionist, I have clients who come to me with a variety of ailments seeking to restore balance in their body. In this series “Habits for Vitality”, I’m going to give you some basic habits to incorporate into your life to help you make the changes necessary to live an Optimal Life.
No Matter [...]

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Researchers estimate that 40-50% of individuals who reach the age of 80 will have some degree of Alzheimer’s Dementia. Recent studies indicate that increasing oxidative stress with age might account for all aspects of Alzheimer’s Dementia. There is strong evidence that the brains of these patients have depleted levels of antioxidants. [...]