Start the New Year right with these nutrition tips! Drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. Our body is made up of over 70% water, it transports nutrients, naturally detoxifies our vital organs, and skin, it aids in sports performance and it helps control our appetite. …
After the age of 50 years old the likelihood of developing chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease increases, the lifelong poor habits catch up with our body. At this point in life some individuals follow very restrictive diets recommended by their doctor, in fear…
Dr. Kantor answers questions about the nutrition in cooked and raw veggies from ShopSmart Magazine. 1) Is it true that certain foods are more nutritious cooked than raw? Fruits and vegetables are typically more nutritious eaten raw verses cooked. One exception to this is with tomatoes, the lycopene (one of…
Sometimes the convenience and quickness of eating fast food wins out and we induldge. Some options are much healthier than others, so be sure to make an educated choice. Here are a few healthier options that I recently shared with Mainstreet.com. McDonalds Egg White Delight McMuffin– is balanced breakfast option…
Dr. Kantor shares healthy recipe and snack ideas with Mom Trends. What are some of the best healthy snacks for kids? The healthiest snacks for kids are vegetables and fruits. These promote optimal weight, and will ensure that they will meet their daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Sneaking…
This article was originally written and published by Health Perch. Of all the foods predicted to trend in 2014, wheat is not one of them, says the National Restaurant Association. Consumers instead are giving up gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley and rye—as well as eating more locally sourced and…
How do you eat healthy on a budget, is it even possible? WBEX Radio wants to know, can we eat healthy without breaking the bank? Organic seems to cost a little more and most people shop with their wallets and not common sense. Dr. Kantor says that eating healthy doesn’t…
It is possible to eat healthy on a budget; it is false information that eating healthy has to be expensive. Here are a few budget friendly healthy eating strategies that will keep you healthy and will not empty your wallet. Avoid pre-packaged healthy foods and wash and chop your own…
Dr. Kantor spoke with Shelley Irwin of WGVU Radio about New Year’s resolutions and how to plan for a healthier 2014. With more than ½ the population in this country considered overweight, losing weight is a common resolution to make but is rarely kept. The average “new year diet,” is…
The most common time of the year to initiate positive change is typically January, and we tend to initiate change in the form of New Year’s resolutions. One of the most typical New Year’s resolution is weight loss. Weight loss in itself has many health benefits but the mindset around…