Are you Suffering from Nutrition Information Overload?
Blogs, magazines, news articles, Facebook. No matter where we turn these days, somebody is posting something about what is and isn’t healthy. With the abundance of health and nutrition information out there every day, it’s no wonder many of us suffer from nutrition information overload. So, what should you believe? Dr. Michael Rothman of MD […]
Mediterranean Diet Hype Machine is Now Open for Business
What is The Mediterranean Diet? A study was recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine titled “Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet”. Conclusions from this study are now bombarding the airwaves and you will probably be hearing about the “amazing” results of this study for quite some time. Many “experts” will claim […]
Organic Food for Thought – Marketing Myths
“Health” foods are everywhere you look. You cannot walk down the aisle of your local supermarket without being bombarded with foods that sprout the terms “healthy”, “organic”, “all natural”, “smart”, “balanced”, “fortified” and various combinations of these terms. This begs the question, how much of this business is money making schemes rattling the average consumer? […]
The Truth About Popular Diets Revealed!
Straight off Hollywood award season, the biggest buzz wasn’t the couture gowns or designer jewelry flaunting the runway, but the latest Hollywood diet the celebrities completed in preparation for the big day. These extreme diets and cleanses are as much a part of an award show regimen as makeup and hair styling. Made famous by […]
Cholesterol: Do I Really want Mine As Low As Possible?
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and high cholesterol is considered by many health professionals to be a leading cause of heart disease. However, contrary to popular misconception, while there may be an association between high cholesterol and heart disease in certain segments of the population, this […]
Eat Your Veggies Everyday, but Beware the Silent Danger of Juicing, Smoothies and Shakes
Over the weekend, I walked into a widely recognized national health food store when I saw a long line at a counter. I thought to myself, “What are they giving away, free granola bars?” Well, it was close enough. These customers were waiting in a line practically out the door to place an order at […]
A Dessert That Is Actually Good For You!
With every blog article, I am always discussing the dangers of sugar and the dire effects on your body. But alas, we are human and want to enjoy a flavorful treat once in a while. Below, is a recipe for mini coconut sour cream cheesecakes which is kitchen tested and doctor approved! Now, you must […]
Metabolic and Health Benefits from Prebiotics & Probiotics
The importance of bowel health has been known since antiquity. In fact, almost every traditional healing system has stressed the importance of bowel health as a prerequisite to overall health. Recently, modern science is finally catching on to this important concept. Numerous scientific studies are revealing just how important your bowel health is. Probiotics (living […]
Let the Buyer Beware – 6 Things to Know When You go Food Shopping
You are undoubtedly aware that the foods you choose to buy and consume are paramount to being healthy and disease free. You are probably confused about what is “good” what is “bad” and you may feel that your options are limited. You have, of course, been bombarded with countless opinions and ever conflicting information on […]
There’s No Such Thing as a Healthy Snack
Many health professionals including doctors, dieticians and nutritionists recommend that you eat multiple small meals throughout the day, rather than two or three large meals. This all too common dietary suggestion is intended to help you “boost your metabolism” and ultimately help you to lose weight. These same misguided (but well-meaning) doctors, dieticians and nutritionists will most […]
Intermittent Fasting: Stronger Leaner and More Energized by Eating Less
While mainstream health professionals such as doctors, nutritionists, and dietitians recommend eating several small meals throughout the day, scientific studies reveal that limiting yourself to eating two or three large meals is the key to healthy living and maintaining a healthy weight. As there is no science to prove that eating multiple small meals or […]
Very Hot Drinks Probable to Cause Cancer – A Holistic View
Alice Park recently referenced in her online article (Read the Article) that the World Health Organization (WHO) says that hot drinks like coffee and tea can increase your risk of cancer. Based on available evidence from roughly 1,000 studies, there was a connection between very hot beverages (149°F, which is cooler than most “take out” coffee) and […]
