Keith I. Block, MD Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory are criticizing antioxidants again. As you may recall, about 18 months ago, Nobel Prize winner James Watson published a paper saying antioxidants are bad for cancer patients, and that antioxidant-rich blueberries amount to nothing more than a natural “junk food” that are OK to eat … Continued
The final installment in our supplement series will take a look at some of the reliable resources available to consumers for supplement and herbal information. There are several places one can look to find concise information about a botanical supplement. This brief list of sources is evolving, and new credible sources are being compiled as … Continued
Our previous blog articles looked at supplement purity, potency, and the importance of formulation. Today’s article will look at how to assess supplement quality. More people are using supplements than ever before. According to one study, about 40% of the population takes vitamins or minerals and about 15% take an herbal supplement. As I mentioned … Continued
Makes 2 dozen Adapted from Epicurious Ingredients: 1 cup Dairy free butter (Earth Blanace-brand), softened 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave (can do 1⁄4 cup and 2 packets of stevia) 2 eggs (can replace with 1⁄2 c non-dairy milk and 1⁄2 tsp vinegar-sit for 10 minutes) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp non-dairy milk, unsweetened … Continued
An Example – Making Omega-3’s Work For You, Rather than Against You Keith Block, MD In our two previous blog articles we looked at supplement purity and supplement potency. In this article, we will take a look at supplement formulation. When I formulate supplements for my patients, I often combine multiple nutrients into a single … Continued
Serves 4-8 Ingredients: 8 whole grain flour tortillas (*prefer Ezekiel brand) 2 cups colby jack vegan cheese (can mix mozzarella and cheddar- Daiya brand works best) 1 cup butternut squash puree 1 cup green or red pepper, cubed 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup medium salsa, or to taste (Option* Use … Continued
Keith I. Block, MD In our previous blog article, we reviewed the issue of supplement purity. Now, let’s consider the issue of supplement potency. When I use the term potency, I’m referring to two things: (1) the strength and freshness of the supplement, and (2) the quantity or concentration of active ingredients. These factors can … Continued
What You Need to Know Before Choosing A Supplement Regimen Keith I. Block, MD As you’re probably aware, Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared in front of Congress last week where he was extensively questioned about his endorsement of some weight loss products that were featured on his daytime talk show. Because the efficacy of these specific … Continued
Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 pints (8 cups) fresh strawberries, cut in half 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons agave (or try small amounts of stevia to taste) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated lemon zest Sea salt flakes Instructions: Combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, agave, and pepper in a large bowl and let marinate for … Continued
Ingredients: 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1⁄2 cup fresh basil Salt and pepper to taste Whole grain pitas, crackers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, etc. for serving. Instructions: Add dip ingredients to food processor and pulse until smooth. … Continued