Opportunities to Live Better Longer
Thanks to all who have shown interest in the CR Way Sleep for Longer Life program! The participation is amazing: Classes filled up fast. We realize that many of you who wanted to participate will have to wait until the next time the course is offered. Still, we would like to show you how… read more
High Glucose after Meals is a Risk Factor
The CR Way recommends keeping glucose low for optimal health. High fasting glucose levels (above 100 mg/per deciliter) is recognized as a risk factor for diabetes. In fact, clinical laboratories include fasting glucose as a routine measurement in their metabolic panels. However, fasting glucose is only part of the story. High postprandial (after eating) glucose… read more
Reinventing Black Bean Sweet Potato Casserole
When Meredith and I were first hobnobbing around New York City’s health foods restaurants, black-bean – sweet-potato casserole was a popular offering: Lots of restaurants offered some version of it. The recipes often included these ingredients: blacked beans (overcooked), mashed sweet potato (high GI), a layer of cashews (high in saturated fat), ground flax seed… read more