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Conner Middelmann

About

Conner Middelmann is a nutritionist, health writer, and author of Zest for Life: The Mediterranean Anti-Cancer Diet. Since overcoming early-stage cervical cancer (prompting her to quit her job as a reporter with the Financial Times and study nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London) her interests lie in lifestyle cancer prevention with a special emphasis on diet. She also works with people who suffer from metabolic syndrome (incl. insulin resistance, obesity, unhealthy blood lipids), fertility problems, osteoporosis, and depression.

Prior to moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2012 she lived in the south-west of France for 11 years. She has three children and is passionate about teaching children how to eat, and enjoy, healthy food.

Conner advocates a diet that is as varied as possible and consists of unprocessed, seasonal, fresh foods that are simply prepared and ideally enjoyed in a convivial setting. Industrially processed 'edible food-like substances' (Michael Pollan) containing denatured fats, concentrated sugars, refined starches and synthetic additives—rich in calories but low in nutrients—are best avoided. Conner's recipes are versatile and grounded in French and Mediterranean culinary traditions.

The German edition of Zest for Life ("Appetit auf Leben") was published via Herbig Verlag in March 2013.

Books by Conner Middelmann
Recent Posts
Inflammatory Diet Linked to Colon Cancer, Metabolic Risk
Inflammation can fuel cancer, heart disease and a whole host of other disorders. Diet plays an important part in fueling -- or cooling -- inflammation. Scientists are developing an index that will measure the inflammatory properties of foods. Until it's ready for consumer use, just eat a Mediterranean diet: It's not just delicious, but highly anti-inflammatory!
The Eco-Friendly Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet doesn't just lower our risk of disease. It's also a lot more environmentally-friendly than the Standard American Diet, research shows. On Earth Day (and beyond), let's eat like Mediterraneans!
Beans, Beans, They Really Are Good For Your Heart!
Beans, lentils and chickpeas -- collectively known as legumes -- may reduce our risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Most of us don't eat nearly enough of this Mediterranean-Diet staple. Read here about the many delicious ways you can boost your legume consumption -- and how you can avoid the dreaded side-effects of enjoying this "musical fruit."
Welcome to the Modern Mediterranean Diet

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Modern Mediterranean Diet. What makes this way of eating so irresistible? Its deliciousness? The way it's simple to adopt and maintain? Its many scientifically proven health benefits? The fact that it's low-glycemic and gluten-free? This may just be the health fix you've been looking for.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Modern Mediterranean Diet. What makes this way of eating so irresistible? Its deliciousness? The way it's simple to adopt and maintain? Its many scientifically proven health benefits? The fact that it's low-glycemic and gluten-free? This may just be the health fix you've been looking for.

“Healthy Indulgence” Is Not an Oxymoron

Nature has endowed us with taste buds so that we can select the most fragrant, flavorful and nutritious foods—so why not take her cues and enjoy the gifts she has bestowed on us? Darkly sensual chocolate. Succulent cherries. Spicy, crunchy hazelnuts. Nourishing eggs. Sweet vanilla. Not just good, but good for you! (Delicious recipe included.)

Nature has endowed us with taste buds so that we can select the most fragrant, flavorful and nutritious foods—so why not take her cues and enjoy the gifts she has bestowed on us? Darkly sensual chocolate. Succulent cherries. Spicy, crunchy hazelnuts. Nourishing eggs. Sweet vanilla. Not just good, but good for you! (Delicious recipe included.)

Yes, Cancer Can Be Prevented…

About 30-40% of cancers could be prevented with the help of healthier lifestyles, but many people still don't know this, as two new surveys show. Read here how eating a Mediterranean diet could help cut your cancer risk.

About 30-40% of cancers could be prevented with the help of healthier lifestyles, but many people still don't know this, as two new surveys show. Read here how eating a Mediterranean diet could help cut your cancer risk.

So Simple, So Tasty, So Healthy: Sofrito

Onions, garlic and tomatoes cooked in olive oil—this doesn't exactly sound like a super-food recipe, right? And yet, Spanish researchers have found that this preparation ("sofrito"), which forms the basis of many Mediterranean dishes, contains more than 40 compounds that can help lower our risk of heart disease and cancer. Tasty *and* healthy—does it get any better?

Onions, garlic and tomatoes cooked in olive oil—this doesn't exactly sound like a super-food recipe, right? And yet, Spanish researchers have found that this preparation ("sofrito"), which forms the basis of many Mediterranean dishes, contains more than 40 compounds that can help lower our risk of heart disease and cancer. Tasty *and* healthy—does it get any better?

Eat Nuts, Live Longer

People who eat a handful of nuts every day are 20% less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who don't consume nuts, a new Harvard study finds. They're also leaner, have lower cancer risk and healthier hearts. Read here which nuts are the healthiest and how best to enjoy them.

People who eat a handful of nuts every day are 20% less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who don't consume nuts, a new Harvard study finds. They're also leaner, have lower cancer risk and healthier hearts. Read here which nuts are the healthiest and how best to enjoy them.

Do Fish Oils Really Boost The Risk Of Prostate Cancer?

Media fanfare over a new study indicating that fish oils boost prostate cancer risk sent patients panicking and doctors scrambling last week. Are fish oils carcinogenic? Should we stop eating oily fish or taking supplements? Why does this study contradict all the research showing that fish oils are healthy? This post provides some answers.

Media fanfare over a new study indicating that fish oils boost prostate cancer risk sent patients panicking and doctors scrambling last week. Are fish oils carcinogenic? Should we stop eating oily fish or taking supplements? Why does this study contradict all the research showing that fish oils are healthy? This post provides some answers.