nutrition
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Dietary Guidelines Change Regarding Cholesterol
Reposted from February 19, 2015 It’s all over the news–yes, you can eat the WHOLE egg now as studies show that cholesterol in food does not necessarily lead high cholesterol and to cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just declared that cholesterol is “not considered a nutrient of concern for over-consumption.” Finally, it’s time
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Is This Really Health Food?
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as
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Studies Show Strong Link of Sugar to Chronic Disease
Reposted from January 6, 2015 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to
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Do We Need to Take Vitamins?
Reposted from December 18, 2014 I am asked this question all of the time. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors never took vitamins and they seemed healthier without the hundreds of diseases that seem to plague today’s society. This is true. They got most of their nutrition from their food. These days, however, we can’t
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I’m Coconuts For This
Reposted from December 10, 2014 I love coconut oil. It’s the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. It’s very easy for your body to digest as it doesn’t need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is immediately absorbed and
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The French Paradox
Reposted from December 3, 2014 The French Paradox I was lucky enough to “cross the pond” over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit my daughter who is studying abroad in London. (Rachel is actually turning 21 today-Happy Birthday!) We ended up in Paris where not only the language was different, but the culture as well. A
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Don’t Make the Same Mistake I did
Reposted from November 5, 2014 I was innocently about to drink what I thought was a glass of flavored seltzer. However, when I took a sip, it was incredibly sweet and I instantly knew it wasn’t what I thought it was. I had broken my own rule by not reading the ingredients. The bottle looked
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Virtues of Vinegar
Reposted from April 9, 2014 Who would think vinegar has so many incredible uses. As I write this, I am sipping on my own Apple Cider Vinegar cocktail that has great health benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar has also been found to greatly improve digestion and eliminate heart burn, clear skin irritations (like acne and contact
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Are You Overweight or Have Difficulty Losing Weight?
Are You Iodine Deficient? Are you overweight, or do you have difficulty losing weight? Do you get cold easily or have a consistently low body temperature? Do you have problems with dry skin, or hair falling out? Do you suffer from a lack of energy? Do you often feel depressed or lethargic? Have you ever
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Why You GAIN Weight When You Drink Diet Soda
Reposted from May 23, 2012 You’re thirsty, but you’re trying to be health conscious. So, you grab the new Pepsi Max or Coke Zero. Maybe you are still drinking your old favorite standbys such as Diet Pepsi or Diet Coke. Either way, it’s so much better to have zero calorie soda than have a soda