by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Nutrition
All of my healthful recipes fit into the Modified DASH Diet that Dr. Mirkin recommends for total health (to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, control weight and prevent or control diabetes): Up to 8 servings of WHOLE grains (serving size is 1/2 cup) At least 5...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Fitness
During the cold winter months when snow and ice are on the ground, it’s too dangerous to ride a bike, so many cyclists run instead. The standard comparison is that one mile of running equals four miles of cycling, but that’s lousy science. Although running...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Nutrition
Fiber is the indigestible structural material of plants that is found in all fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and other seeds. Before food can be absorbed from your intestines into your bloodstream, it must be broken down into basic building...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Nutrition
Whole grains are easy to cook on the stovetop, just as you would cook rice or pasta. I always cook one pound (2½ cups) of whole grains at a time, since they keep well — refrigerated or frozen. Leftovers can be reheated in a microwave or used in salads. I...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Fitness
Would you like to become stronger? Pick six to ten weight-machine exercises and do them in three sessions a week. In each exercise, try to lift the heaviest weight that you can lift comfortably ten times in a row without hurting yourself. When an exercise becomes...
