Almonds
Almonds are a relative to the peach, apricot, and cherry. Classified into two categories, sweet and bitter, sweet almonds are the variety that is consumed, while bitter almonds are used to make almond oil. Almonds are thought to have originated in western Asia, and...
Turnips
Turnips, as well as cabbage and broccoli, are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family. Cultivated over 4,000 years ago in Asia, turnips increased in popularity throughout Medieval Europe, until the more popular potato was introduced in the 18th century. Turnips...
Eggplant
Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family with potatoes and tomatoes. Although commonly thought of in a deep purple shade, eggplants also come in lavender, jade green, orange and light yellow. Originally found in India, the eggplant was cultivated in China....
Blueberries
Native to North America and Europe, there are over thirty different species of blueberries worldwide. Consumed by man since prehistoric times, blueberries were popular among Native American tribes. Today, blueberries are rarely found in the wild, and are largely...
Pineapples
Pineapples were named for its resemblance of a large green pinecone, and its flavor profile, which is often compared to a mixture of apples, strawberries, and peaches. Native to South America, European explorers introduced the fruit to other African, Asian and South...Get The Longevity Matrix
On the Dr Oz show
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”