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Advertisers Controlling Content – updated

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Advertisers Controlling Content, thus regulating freedom of speech. ASSAULT ADVERTISING FUNGUS FEET AND EAR WAX FEATURED IN YOUR ONLINE RECIPE If advertisers can control the content of bloggers and opinion websites, then WordPress with whom they’re associated needs to be able to control the content of the…

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Healthiest Fat on Earth

F-FC ClipBoard: Extra virgin olive oil has been a staple in our home for fifty years. Although I use a variety of oils, extra virgin olive oil is the Davies-Tight house oil. We are rarely without it. When cooking animal-free it’s important to that the oil you use add flavor to the dish, after all,ContinueContinue reading “Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Healthiest Fat on Earth”

IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic

https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Product-innovations/The-Role-of-Fats-in-Plant-Based-Meat-Alternatives IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic By Elizabeth Crawford 19-May-2021 – Last updated on 19-May-2021 at 16:46 GMT Despite an uptick in snacking and consumption of indulgent foods and beverages during the pandemic, the number of Americans dieting last year held steady compared to previous yearsContinueContinue reading “IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic”

A NEW DRUG FOR DIABETES TREATS OBESITY – targets gut rather than brain

Newly approved drug heralded as ‘game changer’ in the growing national obesity crisis ARIELLE MITROPOULOS Fri, June 4, 2021, 3:26 PM   A new weight-loss treatment is being heralded by some health experts as “groundbreaking,” and a potential “game changer” in the growing epidemic of obesity. Semaglutide, an injectable drug made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, was approvedContinueContinue reading “A NEW DRUG FOR DIABETES TREATS OBESITY – targets gut rather than brain”

CANOLA OIL DOES NOT COME FROM A CANOLA PLANT

IS CANOLA OIL BAD FOR YOU? https://shapedbycharlotte.com/is-canola-oil-bad-for-you/ Canola oil is highly controversial these days. Once beloved by all and used for many a boxed cake mix, it’s now avoided like the plague. Its bad reputation seems to have come out of nowhere, but is it deserved? Is canola oil bad for you? And is canolaContinueContinue reading “CANOLA OIL DOES NOT COME FROM A CANOLA PLANT”

RE: 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables can help you live longer, study finds

FFC ClipBoard: This article is a little misleading, and it basically points it out without using the word misleading, which I used. In order to live longer you also have to not smoke, drink very little alcohol, exercise and on and on. It sounds like the grapefruit and egg diet, where you eat grapefruit andContinueContinue reading “RE: 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables can help you live longer, study finds”

Caffeine Allergy & Coffee Intolerance: What You Need to Know

FFC ClipBoard: To add to the article on coffee: “…Green Tea May However Contain Mycotoxins Several studies were reviewed for an idea of how much aflatoxin and ochratoxin was commonly in Green tea on the market. Green tea is largely from China and India where heavy metals, pesticides and mycotoxins are more often found on foods.ContinueContinue reading “Caffeine Allergy & Coffee Intolerance: What You Need to Know”

Are You Vulnerable To the Histamine Factor?

FFC ClipBoard: Do you sniffle and sneeze a lot? Are you interested in histamines? I was, so I did a little research. HISTAMINES AND ANTI-HISTAMINES “Well, there are an increasing number of vulnerable people who are literally trawling around the internet looking for a “proper” food list, for the “ultimate” food list, for the “best”ContinueContinue reading “Are You Vulnerable To the Histamine Factor?”

Eggs Now Being Sold As Heart Healthy

WebMD supports frying eggs in oil? Almost raw? Are those salmonella-free yolks? How can you tell? You can’t. You take the risk. WebMD pandering to white people. Eating eggs makes them happy? Where’s the mother? Maybe it’s the salad and not the egg that keeps some people from getting strokes? F-FC ClipBoard: Notice there’s noContinueContinue reading “Eggs Now Being Sold As Heart Healthy”

Flaunting Your Fat

Lizzo calls out ‘fat-shamers’ on TikTok: ‘I’m not working out to have your ideal body type’ F-FC Clipboard: If she wants added attention for her fat, she got it. Just don’t demand preferential medical treatment when she gets diabetes, heart disease and asthma and then blame it all on white people. Maybe she hasn’t heardContinueContinue reading “Flaunting Your Fat”

Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings

Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings Kelly Rose, PhD Researcher in the School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University and Laura Brown, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition, Food, and Health Sciences, Teesside University   Meat contains higher levels of sulphur amino acids than plant proteins. Natalia Lisovskaya FebruaryContinueContinue reading “Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings”

Coconut Oil Raises Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Coconut oil raises cholesterol levels, according to a meta-analysis published online in Circulation.  Researchers examined 16 publications that assessed the effects of coconut oil consumption on blood lipids and heart disease risk factors.  Consumption of coconut oil significantly raised total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels when compared to consumption of nontropical vegetable oils.  Results also showedContinueContinue reading “Coconut Oil Raises Risk Factors for Heart Disease”

Adipose tissue | is an active endocrine organ

Adipose tissue (body fat) is crucial for health. Along with fat cells, adipose tissue contains numerous nerve cells and blood vessels, storing and releasing energy to fuel the body and releasing important hormones vital to the body’s needs. Alternative names for adipose tissue Fat; body fat Where is my adipose tissue? Adipose tissue is commonlyContinueContinue reading “Adipose tissue | is an active endocrine organ”

Where Does Body Fat Go When You Lose Weight?

F-FC ClipBoard: Frankly, I thought it went out through the bowels and down the toilet. No? This is the second bit of news I found today on the net, that is new news to me. First, our fat has nerves and chats with our brains, and second, it leaves the body through sweat, urine, andContinueContinue reading “Where Does Body Fat Go When You Lose Weight?”

A closer look at the nerves that slim down your fat cells | Science | AAAS

F-FC ClipBoard: Hey, I didn’t know fat had nerve cells that communicate to the brain and vice versa. What? You mean our fat can think? Our brains chat it up with our fat? How cunning. If there are nerve cells in fat, that means fat can feel pain. Wow. Do you have pain in your fat?ContinueContinue reading “A closer look at the nerves that slim down your fat cells | Science | AAAS”

Celery Seed | Natural Health Guide

From the Latin origin “Celeri” meaning “quick acting”, Celery is a renowned herb that was known to the Chinese as early as the 5th century and used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine earlier than that. The eminent Roman encyclopaedist Aulus Cornelius Celsus mentioned the use of Celery Seeds in his work “De Medicina”, where he recordedContinueContinue reading “Celery Seed | Natural Health Guide”

Heart Attacks, Strokes, Body Fat CHILI PEPPERS

Eating chili peppers may prevent fatal heart attacks and stroke Elise Solé December 17, 2019, 3:25 PM EST Chili peppers have significant cardiovascular benefits. (Photo: Getty Images) Chili peppers aren’t for the faint of heart, but maybe they should be. Scientists in Italy say the spice slashes the mortality rate from heart attack and cerebrovascularContinueContinue reading “Heart Attacks, Strokes, Body Fat CHILI PEPPERS”

Acid Reflux and Exercise: What Works?

Can Exercise Help My Acid Reflux? Exercise and acid reflux Acid reflux refers to the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. When this happens, you may taste sour liquid in the back of your mouth. This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause heartburn. If you experience acid reflux infrequently,ContinueContinue reading “Acid Reflux and Exercise: What Works?”

DIY Almond Milk Is the Way to Go

Chef Sharon: Haven’t tried it, but I will. Why Aren’t You Turning Almonds into Milk? It’s an established fact that almond milk is one of the great plant-based milk innovations. So believe us when we say you need this. In addition to being dairy-free, lactose-free, and vegan, almond milk is super high in vitamin E.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Almond Milk Is the Way to Go”

Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet

Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet AP NEWS NEW DELHI (AP) — Cash-starved Air India is putting its crew on a diet, changing their inflight menu to special low-fat meals.Dhananjay Kumar, the state-run airline’s spokesman, said Wednesday that the objective is to provide healthy and cost-effective meals to crews on domestic and internationalContinueContinue reading “Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet”

5 little-known facts about protein | Examine.com

5 little-known facts about protein Can you survive if you eat only protein? Can you survive without eating protein? How does your body keep functioning when you fast? Do high-protein diets actually promote weight loss, or do they only help you retain muscle when you eat below maintenance? Our evidence-based analysis on 5 little-known factsContinueContinue reading “5 little-known facts about protein | Examine.com”

Does eating fat make you fat? | Examine.com

Does eating fat make you fat? If you ingest more calories than you burn, it may be worse for your waist if those calories come from fat. If you ingest fewer calories than you burn, however, it doesn’t seem to matter much whether those calories come mostly from fat or mostly from carbs. Our evidence-basedContinueContinue reading “Does eating fat make you fat? | Examine.com”

6 Ways Seeing Clutter Changes Your Brain, According To Science

  6 Ways Seeing Clutter Changes Your Brain, According To Science By JR THORPE We’ve all been there: a bedroom filled with piled-up clothes, books you’re definitely going to read one day, and four hundred socks, or a living room strewn with old tea cups and an apparently infinite number of magazines. Seeing clutter regularlyContinueContinue reading “6 Ways Seeing Clutter Changes Your Brain, According To Science”

Naked Labs raises $14 million for its body scanner mirror

These entrepreneurs invented a futuristic ‘magic mirror’ to take on the bathroom scale — and investors say its groundbreaking tech could transform the future of fitness Zoë Bernard Aug. 4, 2018, 3:19 PM Naked LabsCalifornia-based startup Naked Labs just unveiled its flagship product: a high-tech mirror and scale that delivers precise information on your bodyContinueContinue reading “Naked Labs raises $14 million for its body scanner mirror”

FANTA Orange Soda Salad Dressing

FANTA ORANGE SODA SALAD DRESSING fat free with sun-dried tomato, garlic and fresh orange – fat-free. A refreshing change in the way you dress your salads! Makes 6 cups 12 oz. can Fanta Orange Soda (you can use diet if you want) 2 c. red wine vinegar 2-1/2 c. water 1/4 c. Chick Pea MisoContinueContinue reading “FANTA Orange Soda Salad Dressing”

Alcohol Helps Kill 2.8 Million People Globally Each Year

Alcohol Helps Kill 2.8 Million People Globally Each Year FFC Comment: Just a quick observation here: Men dying from alcohol related issues is almost three times greater than that of women, yet the person who wrote/published this article put up a picture of young women drinking. Does that make any sense outside of the prejudicialContinueContinue reading “Alcohol Helps Kill 2.8 Million People Globally Each Year”

The Inflammation Of Aging By Dr. Greger

The Best Diet for the Inflammation of Aging Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on August 9th, 2018 SUM: “Folks made to eat five-a-day of high-antioxidant fruits and vegetables, like berries and greens, had a significantly better impact on reducing systemic inflammation and liver dysfunction compared to those eating five-a-day of the more common low-antioxidantContinueContinue reading “The Inflammation Of Aging By Dr. Greger”

Motivating. Riveting. Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations – and a plan for social change!

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CELEBRITY WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATIONS http://www.kiwireport.com/mind-blowing-celebrity-weight-loss-transformations/?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Native&utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Transformations%20KR%20-%20Desktop%20YA BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS of 8o celebrities. Yes, it’s a click NEXT set up for advertisement purposes. Can you click 80 times? That’s how many celebrities they feature with body transformations. It’s a good sampling, nice collection. If you can’t click 80…

Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S.April 25, 2018 Diseases linked to unhealthful diet and lifestyle choices, such as diabetes and cancer, are the leading causes of death in the United States, according to data published in JAMA. Researchers compared mortality for hundreds of causes and risk factors and found that heart disease,ContinueContinue reading “Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S.”

‘Widespread contamination’ found in bottled water

FFC COMMENT: Just when Coca-Cola sells its bottling business this news story comes out. I don’t doubt that bottled water is contaminated. I do take issue with only bottled water being under scrutiny here. How about all the other bottled beverages on the market? They somehow are magically decontaminated? If so, then just tell theContinueContinue reading “‘Widespread contamination’ found in bottled water”

Collagen: ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax?

FFC COMMENT: Only animals contain collagen. It’s a group of proteins not found in plants – supposedly. The body is loaded with it. So if you’re on the plant train and you want more collagen, you need to eat plants that boost collagen production. I don’t know if these do actually boost collagen production, butContinueContinue reading “Collagen: ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax?”

Can A Strict Eating Schedule Prevent, Treat Or Cure Diseases?

FFC COMMENT > A strict eating schedule could probably assist in weight control as well as lessening the ravaging effects of some diseases and disorders. The world is out of control with its eating habits of eating and drinking something all the time. Even in poor countries I see lots of fat people. I don’tContinueContinue reading “Can A Strict Eating Schedule Prevent, Treat Or Cure Diseases?”

Why Is It So Easy To Fracture Your Clavicle? Here’s The Surprising Evolutionary Reason

Why is a clavicle easily fractured? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by William Adams, Pediatrician, on Quora: Believe it or not, you would be lucky to break your clavicle or collarbone. It may surprise you that itContinueContinue reading “Why Is It So Easy To Fracture Your Clavicle? Here’s The Surprising Evolutionary Reason”

Going Under Anesthesia May Impact Your Memory

You might expect to get temporarily knocked out by general anesthesia during surgery, but new research has found that it may have lasting impacts on memory and cognition. Researchers have already found evidence that anesthesia can increase risk of cognitive decline in the elderly, but a new study published today in the medical journal AnaesthesiaContinueContinue reading “Going Under Anesthesia May Impact Your Memory”

ACC Hospital Food Initiative: Don’t Leave a Critical Component of Heart Health on the Table 

ACC Hospital Food Initiative: Don’t Leave a Critical Component of Heart Health on the Table Jan 18, 2018   |  Stephen Devries, MD, FACC; Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC; Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC Expert Analysis Consider this common scenario: your patient admitted three days ago with an acute myocardial infarction is doing well under your care.ContinueContinue reading “ACC Hospital Food Initiative: Don’t Leave a Critical Component of Heart Health on the Table “

Inflammatory Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Inflammatory Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Inflammatory foods, such as red and processed meats, play a role in colorectal cancer development, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. Researchers followed 121,050 participants over 26 years and rated their diets for their inflammatory potential. Pro-inflammatory products included processed meats, red meat, organ meats, and sodas.ContinueContinue reading “Inflammatory Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer”

Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help – 

Karen Kaplan If taking more vitamin and mineral supplements is part of your plan for a healthier new year, a new study may prompt you to reconsider. Researchers who scoured the medical literature for evidence that calcium and vitamin D pills could help prevent bone fractures came up empty. Their analysis focused on adults older than age 50 whoContinueContinue reading “Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help – “

Elevated Urea Levels & Too Much Protein

  If you’re eating a high-protein diet to lose weight or increase muscle mass, your body may be producing high amounts of urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. Urea builds up in your blood, and the excess is excreted by the kidneys through your urine. Consuming too much protein may strain your kidneys, and ifContinueContinue reading “Elevated Urea Levels & Too Much Protein”

Swearing helps us battle pain – no matter what language we curse in

Swear words have many functions. They can be used for emphasis, for comedic effect, as a shared linguistic tool that strengthens social bonds and maintains relationships, or simply to cause offence and shock. They are words that can be emotionally electrifying. We can express utter horror, disdain, or just frustration through the utterance of aContinueContinue reading “Swearing helps us battle pain – no matter what language we curse in”

Medical marijuana laws reduced alcohol consumption

SAM COMMENT > Look for the liquor, beer and wine industries to be lobbying against the passage of laws making marijuana possession and use legal. They of course are well aware of alcohol sales, yet they represented to lawmakers and to the public that alcohol plus other drug usage would increase if marijuana became legal. MarijuanaContinueContinue reading “Medical marijuana laws reduced alcohol consumption”

Potassium is critical to circadian rhythms in human red blood cells

An innovative new study from the University of Surrey and Cambridge’s MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, has uncovered the secrets of the circadian rhythms in red blood cells and identified potassium as the key to unravelling the mystery. Red blood cells, similar to other cells in the body,ContinueContinue reading “Potassium is critical to circadian rhythms in human red blood cells”

Benefits of Taurine

 The Forgotten Longevity Benefits of Taurine By Ian Macleavy The Japanese have a life expectancy that is among the highest in the world. In fact, Okinawa, Japan’s famous “Island of Longevity,” likely has the world’s highest percentage of people over 100 years old.1 Undoubtedly, there are many factors that play into the life spans ofContinueContinue reading “Benefits of Taurine”

Memory Loss Caused by Over-the-Counter Medication

How Memory Loss Can Be Caused by Over-the-Counter Medication June 13, 2016 Alissa Sauer Some common medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, have a certain property that can contribute to memory loss and mild cognitive impairment. Learn more about these drugs, how they may accelerate cognitive decline, and what to do if you or a loved oneContinueContinue reading “Memory Loss Caused by Over-the-Counter Medication”

How Fast Food Cues Can Lead You to Overeat

  TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Before heading out to shop this holiday season, steel yourself for an onslaught of tempting aromas that might lure you into a fast-food restaurant. Latest Diet & Weight Management News How Fast-Food Cues Can Lead You to Overeat A Pantry Makeover for a Healthier Diet It’s theContinueContinue reading “How Fast Food Cues Can Lead You to Overeat”

How losing weight affects your body and brain

Special thanks to John Gunstad, Professor with the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University, for speaking with us about his cutting-edge research on how losing weight affects brain function. Following is a transcript of the video. Here’s what losing weight does to your body and brain. During the first week you may find itContinueContinue reading “How losing weight affects your body and brain”

Should women shave their face? Here’s why some beauty experts vote yes VIDEO

Could shaving your face become as unisex as owning a razor? That’s what a popular beauty blogger advocates recently (and a New York Times trend piece once posed, spotlighting women who openly admit to doing this stereotypically male grooming habit). New trend: Women shaving their faces The Times spoke to women, like celebrity facialist KateContinueContinue reading “Should women shave their face? Here’s why some beauty experts vote yes VIDEO”

Melatonin Dosage, Melatonin Benefits & Melatonin Cautions

For millions of people, melatonin might be the answer to avoiding another terrible slumber. We know that sleep is highly important to maintaining the health of the entire body and warding off acute and chronic health issues. But what is melatonin? It’s actually a hormone that is responsible for setting our sleep-wake cycle, so long as you have the properContinueContinue reading “Melatonin Dosage, Melatonin Benefits & Melatonin Cautions”

Water and Salt – Balanced Intake Are Essential for Health and Hydration

Water and salt regulate the water content in the body. Drinking water without adequate salt and potassium intake will not correct chronic dehydration. Refined salt contains additives, such as 0.01% of potassium-iodide (added to help prevent thyroid disease), sugar (added to stabilize iodine and prevent clumping), and aluminum silicate. Water and Salt – Balanced IntakeContinueContinue reading “Water and Salt – Balanced Intake Are Essential for Health and Hydration”

Megaloblastic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Megaloblastic anemia is a blood disorder marked by the appearance of very large red blood cells that crowd out healthy cells, causing anemia. Megaloblastic Anemia Highlights Megaloblastic anemia occurs when your body produces red blood cells that are larger than normal and you have a low red blood cell count. The most common symptom ofContinueContinue reading “Megaloblastic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis”

7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits 

  7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits  Some of the most impressive and important health benefits of oregano include its ability to protect the immune system, prevent the onset of chronic disease, improve digestion, detoxify the body, strengthen the bones, improve heart health, increase energy levels, and even protect against diabetes. Oregano Oregano is a popular herb that many people think of asContinueContinue reading “7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits “

Ginger Root for Migraines 

  Ginger Root for Migraines Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 22nd, 2017 Many successful herbal treatments start like this: Some doctor learns that some plant has been used in some ancient medical tradition, like ginger for headaches. Well, the physician has patients with headaches and so tries advising one with migraines to give it aContinueContinue reading “Ginger Root for Migraines “

Sushi Worm Parasite

Sushi Worm Parasite Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 20th, 2017 There was a report recently of a woman in San Francisco suffering from gnathostomiasis. I had learned about the disease while I was in medical school, but never actually saw a case. Evidently, it’s now on the rise. Clinically, the disease commonly presents as “migratory cutaneous swelling”ContinueContinue reading “Sushi Worm Parasite”

Alzheimer’s: Extra virgin olive oil staves off disease, new study shows

Temple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the college’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine found mice with EVOO-enriched diets had better memories and learning abilities compared to the rodents who didn’t eat the oil. The real effectContinueContinue reading “Alzheimer’s: Extra virgin olive oil staves off disease, new study shows”

Plant versus Animal Iron 

Plant versus Animal Iron Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 15th, 2017 It is commonly thought that those who eat plant-based diets may be more prone to iron deficiency, but it turns out that they’re no more likely to suffer from iron deficiency anemia than anybody else. This may be because not only do those eatingContinueContinue reading “Plant versus Animal Iron “

Even moderate drinking linked to changes in brain structure

By Kate Kelland | LONDON Drinking even moderate amounts of alcohol is linked to changes in brain structure and an increased risk of worsening brain function, scientists said on Tuesday. In a 30-year study that looked at the brains of 550 middle-aged heavy drinkers, moderate drinkers and teetotallers, the researchers found people drank more alcohol had a greaterContinueContinue reading “Even moderate drinking linked to changes in brain structure”

13 Amazing Benefits of Manganese 

13 Amazing Benefits Of Manganese Some of the health benefits of manganese include a benefit to healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones. It also acts as a co-enzyme to assist metabolic activity in the human body. Apart from these, there are other health benefits of manganese including theContinueContinue reading “13 Amazing Benefits of Manganese “

Best Foods for Acid Reflux

Best Foods for Acid Reflux Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on May 23rd, 2017 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common disorders of the digestive tract. The two most typical symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation of stomach contents into the back of the throat, but GERD is not just burning pain and a sourContinueContinue reading “Best Foods for Acid Reflux”

How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?

How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day? Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on May 25th, 2017 More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates (460–377 BCE) said, “If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” What doesContinueContinue reading “How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?”

How harmful are processed foods?

The average American eats around 130 pounds of wheat flour per year, and around 65 pounds of added sugar. This begs the question: how bad are processed food for your health? Now this is a trick question, we’ll just say that up front. But it’s also a very important question. Humans have processed their foods for thousandsContinueContinue reading “How harmful are processed foods?”

Why the War on Salt Is Dangerous

  Evidence shows having the correct potassium to sodium balance influences risk for hypertension and heart disease to a far greater extent than high sodium alone. By Dr. Mercola The theory that salt is bad for you and contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease is an idea that has become more or lessContinueContinue reading “Why the War on Salt Is Dangerous”

Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons

  Monk fruit and stevia are the latest buzz-worthy candidates for your morning cup of coffee or tea. Both have pros and cons, but is one better for you? What is a monk fruit? Monk fruit is a small, green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. The fruit was first usedContinueContinue reading “Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons”

Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times

Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Learn if they work better as food or supplements … Historically spicesContinueContinue reading “Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times”

What Is Fenugreek Good For? – Mercola.com

Fenugreek Fun Facts Being one of the spices used by ancient Egyptians in their embalming ceremonies, prolonged ingestion of fenugreek is widely noted for its ability to change the odor of perspiration and urine to smell like maple syrup. Summary An ancient herb from Asia and Southern Europe, fenugreek leaves and seeds are loaded withContinueContinue reading “What Is Fenugreek Good For? – Mercola.com”

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUNGER AND CRAVINGS

Boy, do I love a fat slice of pizza or three. When that meaty, cheesy, tomatoey aroma hits my nostrils and I see that greasy cardboard box open and reveal those glistening triangular slices, I know I’m going to have a hard time controlling myself. Put me in front of an unlimited supply and IContinueContinue reading “THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUNGER AND CRAVINGS”

Organic versus Conventional: Which has More Nutrients? 

  Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on April 13th, 2017 Are organic foods safer and healthier than conventional alternatives? Those are two separate questions. Some consumers are interested in getting more nutrients; others are more concerned about getting fewer pesticides. Let’s do nutrition first. As seen in my video, Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?, hundreds of studies haveContinueContinue reading “Organic versus Conventional: Which has More Nutrients? “

How to Track Weight-Loss Progress Without a Scale 

Unfortunately, the metric we’ve been relying on for decades — numbers on a scale — isn’t always indicative of the progress you’re making in your weight-loss journey. In fact, some really powerful transformations that appear to be slim downs involve very few pounds lost — some even have gained weight! Here are some little victories to keep an eyeContinueContinue reading “How to Track Weight-Loss Progress Without a Scale “

Here’s What a Doctor Has to Say About All That Protein You’re Eating

Though some research does suggest that high-protein diets lead to weight loss in the short term, the greater body of evidence indicates that in the long term, these diets may do more harm than good.

High Polyphenols Foods

Know Your High Polyphenol Foods & Polyphenol Sources A principle of the Gene Smart Anti Inflammatory Diet & Exercise Program is to increase polyphenols. This is one of the most delicious aspects of the Gene Smart Program!  You can find high polyphenol foods among popular fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, red wine, tea, and even in herbs, spicesContinueContinue reading “High Polyphenols Foods”

Can Pink Noise Help You Sleep?

Soothing pink noise, which sounds similar to rushing water, has a notable influence on sleep quality and may also improve your brain health. By Dr. Mercola You probably don’t think of noise in terms of colors, but there is a rainbow of noise out there — from the familiar white noise that occurs when aContinueContinue reading “Can Pink Noise Help You Sleep?”

The All-Vegan Impossible Burger Will Be Everywhere Soon 

  From One Green Planet: The Impossible Burger has just opened a new production facility. Welcome to the future of food. Since the Impossible Burger’s debut on the meat-centric menu of restaurateur David Chang’s Momofuku Nishi, Impossible Foods’ premier product has continued to gain momentum. Every day, hungry customers would line up outside Momofuku Nishi waiting to get a taste ofContinueContinue reading “The All-Vegan Impossible Burger Will Be Everywhere Soon “

A Point Of A Hundred Diseases

TSOF take on this: I didn’t know that we all have 100 diseases in our bodies waiting to be cured by a push and rub button located beneath our knee caps between two long leg bones. Or, if we push and rub in a certain way, at certain times it will prevent what may notContinueContinue reading “A Point Of A Hundred Diseases”

How to Change Your Life Through Habits

How to successfully engineer your habits to begin changing your life.   How I’ve Begun Changing My Life, One Habit at a Time Written by Matt Frazier I’m not a big movie guy, but I liked Limitless. In it, Bradley Cooper’s character discovers a drug called NZT which allows him to access 100% of his brain, givingContinueContinue reading “How to Change Your Life Through Habits”

People are calling for this ‘sexist’ and ‘degrading’ advert to be removed

“Degrading” Saint Laurent Campaign Under Fire by French Ad Watchdog  Kristina Rodulfo, Elle From ELLE France’s advertising watchdog, the Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité (ARPP), has called on Saint Laurent to modify two ads from its spring 2017 campaign for being “degrading” to women. The two photos in question feature a woman in roller skates andContinueContinue reading “People are calling for this ‘sexist’ and ‘degrading’ advert to be removed”

Tom Brady of New England Patriots backs vegan meal delivery

Tom Brady endorses meal subscription service Mar 7, 2017 by Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer In the past year, Tom Brady has put his name on workout equipment, a cookbook and bags of nuts. Now he’s entering the prepared-meal subscription business. Plant-based meal company Purple Carrot of Massachusetts announced Tuesday a partnership with the New England Patriots quarterback, unveiling aContinueContinue reading “Tom Brady of New England Patriots backs vegan meal delivery”

10 Surprising Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Written By Jon Yaneff, CNP from Doctor’s Health Press Hibiscus tea benefits your health in many ways. It helps lower high blood pressure, control blood sugar, lower bad cholesterol, reduce depression and many more. Hibiscus Tea: Overview The other day, I was relaxing by the pool in my favorite outdoor recliner. I had my sunglasses on andContinueContinue reading “10 Surprising Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea”

How to Lower Blood Pressure with Hibiscus Tea – The People’s Pharmacy

Hibiscus tea (made from Hibiscus flowers) is tart and many people find it pleasant. There is now scientific evidence that it can lower blood pressure. Blood pressure control is essential to maintain good kidney health and reduce the possibility of a stroke or heart attack. But it can be difficult to find blood pressure medicationContinueContinue reading “How to Lower Blood Pressure with Hibiscus Tea – The People’s Pharmacy”

The science behind caffeine and fat-burning

The science behind caffeine Why less is more Do you remember what you felt after your very first cup of coffee? Excitement and a remarkable ability to focus — maybe even euphoria.[1][2] Compare that with the “slightly less sleepy” feeling that followed your fifth cup this morning. Depressing, isn’t it? So, what happened since that first,ContinueContinue reading “The science behind caffeine and fat-burning”

White Meat May Be as Cholesterol-Raising as Red 

In light of recommendations for heart healthy eating from national professional organizations encouraging Americans to limit their intake of meat, the beef industry commissioned and co-wrote a review of randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of beef versus chicken and fish on cholesterol levels published over the last 60 years. They found that the impact of beefContinueContinue reading “White Meat May Be as Cholesterol-Raising as Red “

Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits – From Weight Loss to Neuropathy

  Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid, including facts about ALA and weight loss. What foods contain ALA? Will ALA cure health issues? Diet Reviews / Ingredient Reviews / Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits – From Weight Loss to Neuropathy Alpha lipoic acid, an essential fatty acid, is a part of every cell in the body. It is also a naturalContinueContinue reading “Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits – From Weight Loss to Neuropathy”

GLYCEMIC INDEX

 ND’s Fullness Factor™ is an alternative to the Glycemic Index… What is the Glycemic Index? Why is the Glycemic Index Important? How Glycemic Load Improves the Glycemic Index Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values for Common Foods Estimating Glycemic Loads for Other Foods Limitations of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Another Way to ControlContinueContinue reading “GLYCEMIC INDEX”

THE BETTER CHOICES CONCEPT

The Better Choices Concept The Better Choices Diet revolves around one very simple key concept: For every food that you eat, there are likely to be other equally nutritious foods that will satisfy your hunger with fewer Calories. The Better Choices Diet starts with a simple nutritional analysis of your current diet. It evaluates eachContinueContinue reading “THE BETTER CHOICES CONCEPT”

Foods Linked to ALS (LOU GERIG’S DISEASE)

  Neurotoxin BMAA is produced by blue-algae. As explored in my video ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Fishing for Answers, there may be a link between the consumption of the neurotoxin BMAA, produced by algae blooms, and increased risk of ALS. It now appears that BMAA could be found in high concentrations in aquatic animals in many areas ofContinueContinue reading “Foods Linked to ALS (LOU GERIG’S DISEASE)”