Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Losing weight is tough, and there are times when we stray from our goals. But when we commit to a healthier lifestyle, we reap the rewards. Sometimes, we find that something we thought was a healthy option might be doing us more harm than good. When this happens, we learn what we can and make…
If you’re a Health Hero – or Health Hero in the making – you probably know all about the power of nutrition. As a firm believer that food is medicine, I know that making good food choices is one of the most effective and natural ways to improve your health from the inside out. How you…
Feeling stressed out lately? Here’s the deal. Your life is never going to be stress-free. But that’s ok. A little stress is good because those adrenaline surges prepare you to protect yourself in a fight or flight situation. And while you don’t have to run from sabertooth tigers like your distant ancestors probably did, you…
Peaches are a part of the rose family, like plums, almonds, and apricots. Peaches were first cultivated in China. In China, the peach is the symbol of longevity and immortality. Other top contributors to peach production are Italy, Spain, the United States, and Greece. Georgia is also known as The Peach State because it produces…
There’s so much evidence on the benefits of following a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet—for both our health and the environment—that it’s becoming more widely accepted and popular every day. In fact, a recent marketing survey reported that an astounding 70 percent of the world’s population is trying to reduce or eliminate meat consumption. After four…
My parents have always been my biggest heroes. To this day, they continue to lead by example and show me the true importance of tribe. We make every effort to make the time we spend together meaningful and purposeful. Now that school is out for the summer, you might be wondering how to make the…
So often I hear patients and people I know talk about the latest fad diet they’re trying out. They don’t call it a fad diet, but that’s usually what it is. I understand how people eager to lose weight can get caught up in hype. Fad diets lure people in with promises of fast, effortless…
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Summer is just around the corner. That means you’re about to break out the shorts, sandals … and the grill. That’s right. Barbecue season is upon us. I love a good BBQ! I get to spend quality time with my tribe and enjoy trying out some killer new recipes….
People love eating artichokes because of their delicious taste. However, not many people know that artichokes are packed with numerous fantastic health benefits. Nutritionists recommend adding them to your diet for the various health benefits they offer. Though many people think artichokes are vegetables, they are classified as a thistle in the sunflower family. Beyond…
