KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses How Inflammation Fuels Cancers and Chronic Diseases (May 27, 2017) https://vimeo.com/219535176 ... [Read More]
Organic Produce Is More Healthful
You will likely see articles, such as this one, that pop up in the blogosphere proclaiming that conventionally grown produce is as healthful as organically grown produce. This is utter nonsense. The largest study (a meta-analysis of 343 ... [Read More]
Dr Lawenda’s Favorite Smoothie For Maintaining Or Gaining Weight
Are you looking for a delicious, healthful, calorie dense smoothie? I found it. It's called the "10-Day Detox Diet Whole Protein Shake" and it comes right out of my favorite functional medicine expert's latest book, The 10-Day Detox ... [Read More]
My New Favorite Prostate Cancer Supplement
If you have prostate cancer or are at risk of developing prostate cancer (essentially, everyone with a prostate) this should be of interest to you. Eating a diet rich in whole plant foods (vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes) has been shown to ... [Read More]
Anti-Cancer Plant Compounds: Xanthophylls (a Carotenoid)
Here's another way to prevent and fight cancer naturally: Eat foods rich in xanthophylls (a carotenoid.) Xanthophylls are the pigment compounds that are responsible for giving plants their color, and are crucial in converting sunlight into energy. ... [Read More]
Anti-Cancer Nutrition 101: Seven Cancer-Fighting Diet Tips
There is a wealth of information on the link between diet and cancer; indeed, on this site we have published detailed articles about the role that protein, carbohydrates (sugars) and fats may play in the development and prevention of ... [Read More]
Eat Your Broccoli: another reason why mom was right (natural anti-cancer compound, sulforaphane)
I was no fan of broccoli when I was a kid. My mom used to have to serve it to me with melted cheese just so that I would eat it. Fortunately my taste has evolved and I love it now. Breast Cancer: In a recent study, investigators discovered that a ... [Read More]