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Nix the Ginkgo – Eat Food

December 15, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the failure of ginkgo biloba to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death or disease, or dementia and what you can do.

Santa’s Belly – No Laughing Matter

December 14, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma share hints for Santa’s waistline and health.

Getting Full on Fewer Calories

December 11, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses how eating whole grains can lead to eating less food and ultimately maintaining a lower weight.

Getting Out of the Supplement Mindset

December 10, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares examples of supplements not being a health benefit.

Colorful Real Food

December 9, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma notices that an ordinary day’s real foods offer many of the colors of antioxidants sold in pricy bottles.

Health Claims of ‘Superfruits’ – Fantasy

December 8, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Hype! That’s what I see.  If I’m doing research on nutrition-related issues, up come unwelcome articles about exotic juices — açai berries and its buddies — and their fantastical health claims.

Diabetes – Why Should We Care?

December 7, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the growing epidemic of diabetes, and the importance of avoiding it. She also, adapts a holiday pumpkin dessert to make it diabetic friendly and fit with the American-Mediterranean diet goals.

Why Turn the Heat Down and Poach, Stew or Steam?

December 3, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares new research steering us toward using lower heat, and moist heat cooking methods.

Are You Topping Your Healthy Pancakes and Waffles with Syrup?

December 2, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma tells how to top your your no added-sugar pancakes with a nutrient-filled syrup with no added sugar.

Eating Healthily – A Spin on Cajun Cake

December 1, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares one hint on eating healthily, while being in a ‘time crunch.’ She gives the readers some hints on how to rescue a Cajun Cake.