by John McDoughall, MD (There seems to be a surge in promoting the Keto Diet, hence the Aqua Master is revisiting that subject with Dr. McDougall.) Dr. McDougall explains that low-carb diets cause weight loss by making people sick. Ketosis happens when the body is starving, which isn’t a sustainable […]
Nutrition
A key component of any fitness program is nutrition. Nutrition is a broad subject and should not mean the same for everybody. With nutrition, “one size fits all” will not work. We all have different needs based on our genetics, our allergies, our exercise levels, our likes and dislikes, our […]
Nutrition is key
In 1989 I was 32 years old. It had been two years since I had quit my 17-year smoking habit, and I had adopted a rigorous physical fitness regimen. I truly felt on top of the world, and nothing could stop me. In addition, having developed a greater level of […]
Donna McFarland: Diagnosed with MS; Food Became My Medicine
The fundamentals of the McDougall Program are simple yet often difficult to implement. Star McDougallers have either adopted the Program themselves by learning from our website and books or joining one of our programs. For personalized help, learn more about the 12-Day McDougall Program. Learn more I must begin this […]
Elizabeth TeSelle: Beyond Veganism
By Mary McDougall Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Ingredients 4 Cups Vegetable broth 1 Medium onion, chopped 1/2 Cup Green bell pepper, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 15 Ounce Can Fire roasted chopped tomatoes 15 Ounce Can Fire roasted crushed tomatoes 15 Ounce Can Black […]
Tortilla Soup with Crispy Strips
Joining the Medical Business One afternoon, in September of 2006, about a month after I turned 58, I was overtaken by excruciating chest pain, nausea, and profuse sweating. I tried to “walk it off” for about two hours at home but finally decided to go to the emergency room. I […]
Choosing Diet Over Drugs After A Heart Attack
We are both in our 80s and (are) all about healthy aging with a whole-food plant-based lifestyle! We want to share our personal stories on how we both overcame life-threatening illnesses and (have gone) on to lead very healthy, happy and long lives! Here is Fran’s story … After returning […]
Bob & Fran: How a Plant-Based Diet Saved Our Lives ...
Webinar presented by Oregon Masters Swimming Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic, and she holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Dr K specializes in working with athletes to prevent nutrient deficiencies so that they can optimize their performance, […]
Gut Health is Important
By Mary McDougall A delicious, thick, pudding-like dessert that is even better made with fresh strawberries when they are available. Use about 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries in place of the frozen ones. Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Ingredients 4 Ripe bananas, cut up […]