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 [...]

There are many ways to stabilize your blood sugar naturally.
Cinnamon – is an amazing ingredient (it’s actually tree bark).  It is a very powerful antioxidant and it helps stabilize blood sugar levels.  You can add cinnamon to your coffee, yogurt, fruit, etc. to enhance the flavor and make you feel better.  Adding cinnamon to food [...]

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 [...]

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“Just Tell Me WHAT to Do and I’ll Do It” – if I had a dollar for every time I heard that from a client, I would be rich. However, if I only received payment if it were true and the client actually followed through with this commitment – well, as [...]

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 [...]

What’s the number one dietary myth?
The biggest dietary fallacy is the notion of a “healthy, balanced diet.” There is no such thing. The only “healthy” diet for you is one that is compatible with your metabolic type.
Why do diets fail? In other words, why do so many people find it impossible to lose weight and [...]