In his column, “Food for Life,” Dr. Dean Ornish relies on his extensive background in nutrition, weight loss, dieting and overall health to communicate to readers that eating healthfully doesn’t have to be an arduous, unfulfilling journey, but that even the healthiest people eat well, while indulging in an occasional splurge. The columns include information on new research from Dr. Ornish and other medical experts, as well as Dr. Ornish’s interpretations of newsmaking studies.
February 2007: This column discusses the benefits of fruit juices, according to research Dr. Ornish and other scientists have conducted. For example, drinking eight ounces of pomegranate juice a day could begin to reverse the progression of coronary heart disease.
September 2007: This column delved into the misconceptions of olive oil, pointing out that olive oil doesn’t lower cholesterol and may even reduce blood flow by up to 31%. Dr. Ornish suggests a healthier alternative: canola.
October 2007: For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Ornish discussed the correlations between diet and cancer, discussing several recent studies. The bottom line reminded readers that sticking to a low-fat, healthy diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
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