Patients frequently ask me, “Should I go vegan?” And my answer is usually no. Let me explain. Making the choice to be vegan means you will only consume plant products. Absolutely no animal products, this includes products like cheese, milk and eggs. You will not even be able to...
When I was a child in Buffalo, NY, my Mom always took us to local farms to pick apples, strawberries, and whatever else was in season. We had our own salad garden in the backyard. Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, and parsley were picked just before dinner every night. Our...
Over the past 2 decades or so, soy has been touted as the best thing since sliced bread. Yet some people say you should avoid soy. Cheap, low fat and packed with protein, you can find it in nearly everything. It’s a vegan source of protein, so it’s what...
How do you make the most of your food dollar? Organic produce is generally more expensive than conventionally grown produce. When is it worth it to spend the money for organics? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a way to know exactly which types of produce need to be...