A sad commentary on what we’ve done to our food. While we’d love to assume that a whole food diet alone will provide enough nutrition, the reality may be quite different since we’ve hybridized sugar and starch “in” and nutrients “out”. Very interesting article.
Nutrition and Diet
Cocoa to Improve Mood!
Seems obvious to those that love chocolate, but research is even showing that cocoa does indeed seem to improve mood! Keep in mind that the research is done on the cocoa polyphenols–not drugstore candy bars. My current fave chocolate bar treats are by Stirs the Soul (but avoid those that […]
Eat More Plants
98% of Americans are deficient in potassium according to this article. Guess where you can find an abundant source? Plants!! Go and eat some!! Good for your heart and reduces the risk of stroke.
Ginger May Boost Asthma Treatments
The health benefits of ginger are expanding! If you suffer from asthma, please consider adding ginger to your diet and/or supplement regime. This article explains more!
Sugar and Kidney Stones
According to this work, just one soda per day (or an equivalent sugary drink) can increase the risk of kidney stones by 25%! There is just no good reason to drink sodas. Try some stevia sweetened lemonade, cucumber water, citrus/fruit water, or herbal teas instead. Cucumber water: Slice a fresh […]
Vitamin C–It’s Just Good For You!
This article refers to four ways that Vitamin C helps your overall health. It’s great for your immune system, for your skin, to support your adrenals (energy!), and more. And it’s readily available in most of your fruits and veggies!! My favorite sources include kiwis and kale!!
Got Milk?? A New Perspective
Wow–research is finally supporting what we’ve known for some time: that consumption of milk is not the panacea to prevent osteoporosis. If that were true, even empirical evidence would show Americans with the lowest rates of osteoporosis, not some of the highest. Anyway, this article addresses some recent findings. (Please […]
Superbugs in the Grocery Store
“Superbugs” are antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and they are in our grocery stores. Which foods put us at greatest risk? You might be surprised. Ground turkey heads the list! Read more at this EWG site.
Vitamin D Supplementation?
Interesting article on whether or not we should be supplementing Vitamin D. To me the answer is simple: measure Vitamin D-25OH levels in the blood and supplement accordingly.
Magnesium for Strong Bones in Children
AANP – Calcium Is Not The Key To Child Bone Health – (Wednesday, May 08, 2013)–Scientists have just reported that, despite common belief that calcium and calcium-rich foods build strong bones, magnesium has emerged as a more important nutrient for bone health in children. In fact, the study found that, unlike magnesium, calcium […]
