The reason why so many Americans are overweight or obese is because they frequently eat foods high in calorie density. Many people consider pasta as one of these foods. This is a BIG mistake! ... READ MORE...
Added sugar is bad; added fat is worse
October 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I watched the first 4 parts of The Men Who Made Us Fat. They cover some interesting stuff. I have a major beef about their conclusion that the obesity epidemic is mainly caused by added sugars. ... READ MORE...
The Adventist Health Study – 2
October 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Latest findings from the Adventist Health Study – 2 (AHS-2) add to the evidence that shows diets devoid of animal products help to provide protection against chronic diseases. The landmark AHS-2 ... READ MORE...
October Should Be Breast Cancer Risk Awareness month.
October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Focus should be on making people aware of what lifestyle behaviors increase and decrease breast cancer risk. The lifestyle behavior on the top of the list would be eating. Women would learn which ... READ MORE...
Achieve True Protection Against Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
October 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yet another friend and colleague recently shared her latest Total Serum Cholesterol and HDL levels. Her Total Cholesterol = 137 and her HDL = 84, which gives her a Non-HDL of 53. She has been ... READ MORE...
Exercise is great, but it will not fully protect your arteries.
October 5, 2013 By 1 Comment
The Mayo Clinic lists these seven benefits linked to exercise: 1. Controls body weight 2. Combats disease 3. Improves mood 4. Increases energy 5. Promotes better ... READ MORE...
Big Changes = Big Results
October 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Big Changes = Big Results I received good news today from a friend. She shared her and a male co-worker’s blood work results taken during an on-site employee health screening. Both she and her ... READ MORE...
The Bizarro World – When Just Right is Too Thin
October 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
With close to 70% of Americans obese or overweight, normal weight Americans are often perceived to be abnormally thin. In fact, according to a Harris Interactive/Health Day poll, 30% of overweight ... READ MORE...
Diet as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
September 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A Web MD Feature Article written by R. Morgan Griffen entitled “MS and Your Diet: Is There a link?” discusses three dietary approaches that people have promoted to treat MS. The italicized ... READ MORE...
Bubba Ditches Milk (and Meat)
September 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In 1996, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and the National Fluid Milk Processing Board convinced President Bill Clinton and Senator Robert Dole to pose for a Milk Mustache ... READ MORE...
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