Category Archives: Live Longer Lose Weight

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6 Unexpected Ways to Avoid Cancer

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

May 8, 2017

  • What you don’t know about cancer could kill you
  • Kick these cancer-causing foods to the curb
  • 6 unexpected ways to avoid cancer

For the most part, I find that most people think cancer is genetic… just the luck of the draw. So it might surprise you to learn that only about 5-10% of cancers are a direct result of genetics.

All of the others – a whopping 90% to 95% of cancers – are rooted in lifestyle factors. And I’m not just talking about a lifetime of smoking cigarettes or exposure to chemical laden products.

Much of your risk falls well within other areas of your life that you have complete control over.

In fact, what you don’t know about cancer may kill you faster than what you do know about it. Continue reading →

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The Great Potato Debate: Healthy or Not?

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

May 3, 2017

  • The great potato debate: Healthy or not?
  • 3 ways to cut the glycemic load of potatoes
  • Tasty tips for cooking healthier spuds

Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Unfortunately, they’re also starchy and carry a high glycemic load. This means they can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin—which is quickly followed by a sugar crash.

What we do to our potatoes doesn’t help much either. Continue reading →

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Best 12 Fruits and Vegetables Bought Organic

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 28, 2017

  • Eat your strawberries… without the pesticides
  • 12 fruits and vegetables best bought organic
  • Which produce is least likely to have pesticide residues?

Strawberries are one of those fruits that almost everyone loves to eat. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. Plus, they’re chock full of antioxidants that are good for your heart, help normalize your blood sugar, protect your brain and have anti-cancer properties.

But if you’re not buying organic strawberries, you may be wrecking all of the wonderful health benefits that come along with eating them. Continue reading →

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How the Trans Fat Ban Cuts Heart Attacks

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 26, 2017

  • Cutting trans fats saves lives
  • Taking a look at the upcoming trans fat ban
  • How to ensure your food is safe from deadly fats

When everyone stopped eating saturated fats and started eating “no saturated fat” foods containing trans fats, it was a monumental disaster.

These fats are deadly. They create high levels of inflammation, lower healthy HDL levels, impair endothelial function and may worsen insulin sensitivity. This makes trans fats a lethal enemy to your cardiovascular health.

But guess what happened when some New York counties banned trans fats from restaurants and other eateries? Continue reading →

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20 Super Healthy Alternatives to Kale

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 21, 2017

  • Kale isn’t the only green superfood
  • Here’s what eating more greens can do for you
  • 20 super healthy alternatives to kale

Over the past few years, kale has become the watchword when it comes to green leafy vegetables. It’s the dark green darling of master chefs and foodies across the country. Even McDonalds and Chick-fil-A have gotten in on the act. Maybe you have, too.

But let’s face it. Kale isn’t for everyone.

A lot of people I’ve talked to tell me they’d love to eat it, but just can’t handle the bitter taste. Many of us are genetically “bitter tasters”, so we have a greater taste sensitivity to kale and other greens. Some even feel a little guilty about not working harder to find a way to like it. Others are just tired of it. Continue reading →

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Little-Known Deficiency Contributes to Your Weight Gain

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 17, 2017

  • Iodine deficiency contributes to weight gain
  • Why you might have low levels of iodine
  • Simple test can reveal your status

Have you been putting on extra pounds? And does that extra weight refuse to budge… no matter how little you eat or how much you exercise?

While there are many reasons you might be gaining stubborn weight, there’s one that’s often overlooked: Continue reading →

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Want to Live Longer? Eat this Every Day

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 12, 2017

  • Beans get a bad rap, but they shouldn’t
  • Plus, they really ARE good for your heart
  • Here are some easy (and tasty!) ways to eat more beans

Beans get a bad rap. They tend to make some people gassy. And if the only ones you’ve ever tasted came out of a can, you probably put your fork down after the first bite. Canned beans taste horrible.

But that doesn’t mean you should give up on beans. They’re one of the healthiest foods you can eat. And when you prepare them correctly, they can be very tasty. Plus, they’re loaded with nutrition.

Whether its black beans, pintos, great northern or navy beans, they’re all high in protein and jam-packed with nutrients like potassium, magnesium, folate, iron and zinc. Continue reading →

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The Best Sugar Substitute Available Today

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

April 5, 2017

  • Are sugar-free beverages your best choice?
  • How no-calorie sweeteners sabotage your gut
  • Raise your glass high… and drink to your health

Swapping your sugary soda for a sugar-free iced tea or diet cola might sound like a smart decision. But drinking beverages labeled “sugar-free” won’t do anything to help you lose weight, prevent diabetes or make you healthier.

You see, most sugar-free drinks contain artificial sweeteners.

These “fake” sugars elicit the same response from your body that real sugar does. But they don’t provide any calories. There’s not an ounce of energy in them. This tricks your taste buds – and your body – into thinking a big dose of sugar is on its way. Continue reading →

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3 Benefits of This “New” Broth

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

March 27, 2017

  • Is bone broth the new miracle cure?
  • 3 ways to boost the benefits of bone stock
  • My mother’s recipe for health and longevity

Sipping on bone broth/bone stock is the latest health trend. But the concept of bone broth certainly isn’t new.

My mother, her mother before her (and so on down the line) knew the value of a hardy soup stock made from bones. Back in the day, it was a very inexpensive way to create nutrient-rich meals.

Today, people all across the U.S. are jumping on the bone broth bandwagon.

But they aren’t making meals of it. They’re sipping on it throughout the day in an effort to lose weight, protect their joints, strengthen their digestive health and all sorts of other things. Continue reading →

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Not Just Heavy People Get Diabetes

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

March 13, 2017

  • Thin people get diabetes, too
  • What is “skinny-fat” and why is it bad?
  • 6 ways to melt off this deadly fat

Every now and then I have a thin patient who ends up with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. They’re usually stunned. “But Doc!” they exclaim. “I’m skinny. I have a perfect BMI. How can I have diabetes?”

I understand their surprise. After all, it’s commonly known that diabetes and excess weight go hand-in-hand. So how does someone with a perfectly healthy body weight end up with the disease? Continue reading →