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Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Interview: LIFE Smoothie or Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this 40-minute interview by Jeanne Schumacher of SimplyPlantBased.net, David Dunaief, M.D. describes the impact of his published study, Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days. Learn more about the...
Changing habits in 2021: Simple modifications can help you achieve your health goals
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief 2020 has been a most unusual year. In some ways, it’s been a case study in new habit formation, as many of us altered our routines to adapt to a COVID-19 world. As our thoughts turn to a brighter 2021, many of us will make...
Mashed cauliflower recipe – Vegan
A super simple and a terrific healthy substitute for potatoes is mashed cauliflower. (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower 3-4 cloves garlic splash of soy milk (can substitute another non-dairy milk) Peel and chop garlic. Saute until toasted in either a nonstick...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Interview: LIFE Smoothie or Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this 40-minute interview by Jeanne Schumacher of SimplyPlantBased.net, David Dunaief, M.D. describes the impact of his published study, Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days. Learn more about the...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Changing habits in 2021: Simple modifications can help you achieve your health goals
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief 2020 has been a most unusual year. In some ways, it’s been a case study in new habit formation, as many of us altered our routines to adapt to a COVID-19 world. As our thoughts turn to a brighter 2021, many of us will make...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
When should you take vitamin D supplements?
With vitamin D supplementation, more is not necessarily better. By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Here in the Northeast, we are quickly approaching the point in the year when we have the least daylight hours. This is the point at which many reach for vitamin D,...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Changing habits in 2021: Simple modifications can help you achieve your health goals
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief 2020 has been a most unusual year. In some ways, it’s been a case study in new habit formation, as many of us altered our routines to adapt to a COVID-19 world. As our thoughts turn to a brighter 2021, many of us will make...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Maximize exercise benefits
A good pace and mindset may improve your outcomes By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Medical professionals (including me!) often press you to exercise. This sage advice seems simple enough; however, the type, intensity level and frequency of exercise may not be...
The powerful effects of exercise
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief There are some compelling studies that show exercise’s powerful effects in altering our genes. Recent studies show its impact on specific diseases. Exercise has effects on diabetes and a host of other chronic diseases,...
Can you exercise off that holiday meal?
Diet choices trump exercise for weight loss By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief To quash guilt about Thanksgiving meal indiscretions, many of us will resolve to exercise to burn off the calories from this seismic meal and the smaller, calorically dense aftershock...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Maximize exercise benefits
A good pace and mindset may improve your outcomes By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Medical professionals (including me!) often press you to exercise. This sage advice seems simple enough; however, the type, intensity level and frequency of exercise may not be...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Changing habits in 2021: Simple modifications can help you achieve your health goals
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief 2020 has been a most unusual year. In some ways, it’s been a case study in new habit formation, as many of us altered our routines to adapt to a COVID-19 world. As our thoughts turn to a brighter 2021, many of us will make...
The statin debate continues…
Do primary prevention benefits outweigh the risks? By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Statins were first approved in the U.S. over 30 years ago. Today, they are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Yet, many in the medical...
The powerful effects of exercise
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief There are some compelling studies that show exercise’s powerful effects in altering our genes. Recent studies show its impact on specific diseases. Exercise has effects on diabetes and a host of other chronic diseases,...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Changing habits in 2021: Simple modifications can help you achieve your health goals
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief 2020 has been a most unusual year. In some ways, it’s been a case study in new habit formation, as many of us altered our routines to adapt to a COVID-19 world. As our thoughts turn to a brighter 2021, many of us will make...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Long-term health impacts of chronic stress
Cortisol resistance can increase susceptibility to viruses and infection By David Dunaief, M.D. This has been a tough year, where many of us have been under continual stress. While some stress is valuable to help motivate us and keep our minds sharp, high levels of...
Keep your mind sharp by moving your feet
Walking’s benefits extend beyond physical fitness By David Dunaief, M.D. There is great emphasis on exercise in medicine and in society. We have heard it is good for us ever since we were children in gym class striving for the presidential fitness award. The average...
Step Away from the Television
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Comcast, one of America’s largest cable and internet providers, reported in May that Americans were watching an additional 8-plus hours of programming a week, whether on a television, computer or a portable device since the...
Hydration vs. summer’s heat
Consequences of mild dehydration are subdued mood, decreased concentration, fatigue and headaches By David Dunaief, M.D. With this summer’s hottest days right around the corner, discussing dehydration is timely. Even air conditioning can be dehydrating. Complications...
The complexities of weight loss
The right motivators might be as important as dietary changes By David Dunaief, M.D. Excess weight has consequences, including chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases and a host of others. Weight also has an...
Long-term health impacts of chronic stress
Cortisol resistance can increase susceptibility to viruses and infection By David Dunaief, M.D. This has been a tough year, where many of us have been under continual stress. While some stress is valuable to help motivate us and keep our minds sharp, high levels of...
Keep your mind sharp by moving your feet
Walking’s benefits extend beyond physical fitness By David Dunaief, M.D. There is great emphasis on exercise in medicine and in society. We have heard it is good for us ever since we were children in gym class striving for the presidential fitness award. The average...
Long-term health impacts of chronic stress
Cortisol resistance can increase susceptibility to viruses and infection By David Dunaief, M.D. This has been a tough year, where many of us have been under continual stress. While some stress is valuable to help motivate us and keep our minds sharp, high levels of...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Can you exercise off that holiday meal?
Diet choices trump exercise for weight loss By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief To quash guilt about Thanksgiving meal indiscretions, many of us will resolve to exercise to burn off the calories from this seismic meal and the smaller, calorically dense aftershock...
The complexities of weight loss
The right motivators might be as important as dietary changes By David Dunaief, M.D. Excess weight has consequences, including chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases and a host of others. Weight also has an...
COVID-19 and obesity – the implications
By David Dunaief, M.D. Obesity is an ongoing struggle for many in the United States. The latest statistics suggest that 40 percent of the population is obese. Obesity is a disease unto itself and is defined by a BMI (body mass index) of >30 kg/m2, but obesity can...
For weight loss, focus on micronutrients not macronutrients
Micronutrient-dense foods are most satisfying By David Dunaief, M.D. Why do we eat? Hunger is only one reason. There are many psychological and physiological factors that influence our eating behavior, including addictions, lack of sleep, stress, environment, hormones...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Can you exercise off that holiday meal?
Diet choices trump exercise for weight loss By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief To quash guilt about Thanksgiving meal indiscretions, many of us will resolve to exercise to burn off the calories from this seismic meal and the smaller, calorically dense aftershock...
Dear Santa, give the gift of health this year
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dear Santa, Dr. David Dunaief I know this is a busy time of year for you. I’m sure it’s all you can do to field all the requests you’re receiving through email, Twitter, WhatsApp, and old-fashioned, handwritten letters. Still, I’d like to...
Mashed cauliflower recipe – Vegan
A super simple and a terrific healthy substitute for potatoes is mashed cauliflower. (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower 3-4 cloves garlic splash of soy milk (can substitute another non-dairy milk) Peel and chop garlic. Saute until toasted in either a nonstick...
“Cheesy” Baked Tofu – Vegan
(4 Servings) 1 14-oz-package firm tofu 1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons of your favorite dried spices Depending on what we're serving it with, we have used paprika; or basil and oregano; or Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute. Experiment to find what suits your...
Red Thai Curry Vegetables
(6 Servings) 8 ounces mushrooms sliced 1 large onion sliced 2 heads broccoli cut into florets 1 red bell pepper diced Sauce: 1 cup plain unsweetened non-dairy milk soy or almond 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2-3 teaspoons red curry paste or...
Nutty Summer Picnic Salad
(4 servings) ½ cup quinoa 1 large bunch of kale 1 bunch Swiss chard 8-9 sun-dried tomatoes (diced) ¼ cup pine nuts 1 cup sliced mushrooms 3 large cloves garlic 1/8 to 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Finely chop kale and Swiss chard together. Steam greens mixture (kale and...
Cauliflower Tacos with Nut Butter Crema
(4 servings) Filling: 3 garlic cloves finely grated 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. smoked paprika 1⁄4 cup water 2 medium heads cauliflower cut into 1"–2" florets Sauce: 1 green chile (such as serrano) finely grated 1 garlic clove finely grated 1⁄4 cup nut butter cashew or...
Mashed cauliflower recipe – Vegan
A super simple and a terrific healthy substitute for potatoes is mashed cauliflower. (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower 3-4 cloves garlic splash of soy milk (can substitute another non-dairy milk) Peel and chop garlic. Saute until toasted in either a nonstick...
“Cheesy” Baked Tofu – Vegan
(4 Servings) 1 14-oz-package firm tofu 1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons of your favorite dried spices Depending on what we're serving it with, we have used paprika; or basil and oregano; or Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute. Experiment to find what suits your...
Mashed cauliflower recipe – Vegan
A super simple and a terrific healthy substitute for potatoes is mashed cauliflower. (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower 3-4 cloves garlic splash of soy milk (can substitute another non-dairy milk) Peel and chop garlic. Saute until toasted in either a nonstick...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Interview: LIFE Smoothie or Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this 40-minute interview by Jeanne Schumacher of SimplyPlantBased.net, David Dunaief, M.D. describes the impact of his published study, Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days. Learn more about the...
Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this follow up study, we showed that hsCRP was significantly reduced in a small group of patients in only seven days. The decrease in hsCRP, and therefore decrease in systemic inflammation, was observed in patients who adhered to the full LIFE diet and in patients...
Retrospective Study: Diminishing C-Reactive Protein with a Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Diet
High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a widely accepted measure of bodily inflammation, which contributes to many chronic diseases. One proven way to reduce CRP is to increase dietary intake of beta-carotene, a phytonutrient found in certain fruits and dark...
Retrospective Study: Type 2 Diabetes with a High Nutrient Density (HND) Diet
Working in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Dunaief was the lead author for a study evaluating the potential efficacy of a HND (high nutrient density) diet with type 2 diabetes. The study was a small...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
Interview: LIFE Smoothie or Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days
In this 40-minute interview by Jeanne Schumacher of SimplyPlantBased.net, David Dunaief, M.D. describes the impact of his published study, Once Daily Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie or the Full LIFE Diet Lowers CRP in Seven Days. Learn more about the...
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience
Dive into the science of fiber with PPMNY Medical Advisory Board Member David Dunaief, M.D. Learn why a fiber-rich diet is an essential ingredient for a healthy microbiome and how fiber prevents inflammation and is key to optimizing your health and longevity. Hear the...
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