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 recently cleared up common misconceptions about fat, carbs and nutrition labels for the Chicago Tribune. Eating fat makes you fat, and saturated fat clogs your arteries. Contrary to mainstream media and some health professionals beliefs, there’s not a strong amount of fundamental evidence that saturated fat or cholesterol…
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…
Is honey a healthier alternative to sugar? I was recently asked this question for the “Ask the Scientist” column on YouBeauty.com. Below is a preview to that article. Sugar is sugar. And honey is (mostly) sugar. But if you’re choosing between the two from a health perspective, err on the…
Thanks to living a healthy lifestyle, I was able to thoroughly enjoy my dance with my daughter at her recent wedding!
With Easter just days away, it is time for those who celebrate to make preparations, especially for one of the most beloved traditions this time of year: the Easter basket. For people who want to stay healthy all year long, holidays are notorious for ruining diet and health plans, and…
Nutrition is the culprit when your child has problems focusing in school or is not performing normal cognitive activities to the level you would expect. Even if they have been clinically diagnosed with ADHD or autism, nutrition can still offset the need for excessive medications. Examine their diet and if…
It is no secret that America has a childhood obesity epidemic, approximately one third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Making health a priority and putting major efforts towards nutrition and activity early on in a child’s life is essential. Incorporating daily exercise and awareness of…
Pete Crouth, co-author of The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice, recently had the pleasure of being on “Better Connecticut” WFSB Hartford to discuss the exciting details of this new children’s book. Dressed as Knute Trition, the main good guy, Pete talked about the concept of the book; that children…
Dr. Kantor was recently asked to share his top NEW Spring Superfoods to help rest your diet/mind/body etc. with Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. Pomegranate – Can be found year round, originally grown exclusively in the Mediterranean, but can be found in your local produce section or farmers market. Both the fruit…