by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RND, CHom Despite the old saying going “We are what we eat” the true of the matter is that we are what we are able to digest and absorb. In fact, unless the food we eat can be both digested and absorbed, their nutrients cannot accomplish their purpose, that…
by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RDN, CHom Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RND, CNC, CMH, CHom For the past two decades, thanks to the flourishing of alternative medicines aiming at obtaining a state of optimum health and well-being through the return to nature, a more balanced and healthier diet and lifestyle, as Westerners, we…
by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RDN, CHom Despite the extensive use of microwaves that has been taking place over the last few decades, the evidence proves that they are not safe at all due to the potential harm they can cause to our health. As a matter of fact, though microwave ovens appeared on…
by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RND, CHom In our previous article, we started examining the so-called ‘Superfoods’ by looking at the Allium sativum, commonly known as ‘garlic’ and its ability to strengthen the immune system and fight many health conditions, including cancer. In this article, we will be taking into account the nutrition and healing…
by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., RND, CHom In recent years a new term has been coined for commercial purposes, “Super Foods,” to indicate those with higher health benefits than many others and the potential to help preserve optimum health and, in case of disease, to increase the chance for healing. The first “superfood” we…
