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Nutrition and Diet
Salt and Cheese
So maybe that cheese craving is a salt craving–check out the serving size, too! AANP – New Research Reveals Cheese Saltier Than Seawater – (Monday, December 3, 2012) –A new report from scientists at CASH (Consensus on Salt and Health) indicates that most cheese brands contain a sodium concentration that exceeds that […]
More Addictive than Cocaine: Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup
Please read this article if you aren’t convinced of the dangers and addictive nature of sugar and high fructose corn syrup (or if you’re trying to convince a loved one of it!). Please be aware that manufacturers are learning that an increasing number of people are avoiding high fructose corn […]
Carbohydrates are Associated with Dementia
A recent report from the Mayo Clinic reveals that those consuming a diet primarily of carbohydrates increase their risk of developing dementia. Furthermore, those who consume poultry and fish reduce their risk, and those with a diet including healthy fats reduce their risk even further. There was an old thinking […]
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes
More research is revealing a link between Vitamin D insufficiency and Type I diabetes. Please ask your doctor to check your blood levels. A blood level of 60 ng/mL is considered optimal these days.
Colas Increase Risk of Agressive Prostate Cancer
As posted by the AANP: AANP – Soft Drinks Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk – (Tuesday, November 27, 2012) –A study has found that men who drink one 330-milliliter (11-fluid-ounce) soft drink per day may also have at 40 percent higher risk of getting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer. (Previous studies have […]
Circadian Rhythm to Eating
Night-eating has long been considered a contributory factor in obesity. This research is showing a link between the change in the circadian rhythm of eating patterns and increased risk of obesity. It is NOT about the calories in this research. Bottom line–if you’re struggling with weight loss, stop eating at […]
Vitamin D Slows Cancer Conversion
The latest from the AANP: AANP – Vitamin D Slows Cell Change From Premalignant To Malignant State – (Monday, November 26, 2012) –Scientists have concluded that vitamin D may act, by several mechanisms, to inhibit production and activity of a protein that promotes cell division and is linked to more than half of […]
Paleo Pyramid
This pyramid is based upon calories. If it’s easier to consider quantities, just move “meats and fish” above “fruits and berries”. Yum!!
Vitamin D Associated with Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Research is showing that those with higher blood levels of Vitamin D have lower risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Please remember that over-supplementation can also lead to health risks. Supplementation should be established based upon blood levels. Unfortunately, most insurance companies are restricting coverage for measuring Vit. D. Complain to your […]
