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The Hidden Health Dangers in GMO Foods You’ve probably been hearing and seeing a lot of protest about genetically-modified foods, commonly referred to as GMOs. But, like a lot of people, you may not know exactly what the fuss is all about.  So today, I’m going to explain it. In a word, it’s about “poison” Eating genetically-modified plants and vegetables has been linked to a shocking range of debilitating conditions and diseases which are now just coming to light. From...

Funky Chicken in Your Supermarket When you go to a supermarket these days to buy chicken, you pretty much know what to expect.  From the poultry section to the frozen food aisle, the choices — boneless, skinless, breast, whole, and the like — are familiar ones.  But chances are, what is inside — and even on — the chicken will come as a surprise to you. And I have a hunch it’s not the kind of surprise you will want for dinner.  Want arsenic with your chicken? It turns out,...

Pre-Diabetes: The Lie That’s Killing Us (Today’s column is guest-posted by diabetes-educator and well-known blogger, Riva Greenberg, author of “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life: and the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It” and “The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes.” Riva has had Type 1 since age18 and has dedicated her life to helping others live an exceptional life, not despite having diabetes but because of it — using diabetes as a catalyst to create a healthier,...

Longevity Foods That Increase Your Lifespan Want to live longer, healthier and better? The key could be as simple as adding a few “longevity foods” to your diet, according to recent scientific research. Most of us have heard that the Mediterranean diet is the most healthful way to eat on the planet. Now, researchers have discovered why the Mediterranean diet is responsible for imparting superior health and longevity to those who consume it. It seems, according to research published by the...

Doctors Admit Being Wrong About Salt Eggs. Red meat. Butter. Whole milk. Saturated fat. Cholesterol. Now you can add salt to the long list of “killer foods” that doctors have been absolutely wrong about. A new study shows doctors have been mistaken For years, doctors at the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) have been demonizing sodium, scaring us with lectures about how our salt cravings were causing high blood pressure, heart attacks,...

“Hey Jim, I’m kind of scared” Last week I received this email (below) from a young man who I’ve been coaching and encouraging.  He is studying to become a Health Coach because he has a genuine desire to help others. I’ve known Mike since he was 10 and can honestly say he is one of the “good guys.”  He has a kind heart, keen intelligence, a solid work ethic and a strong passion for health and fitness.  Even though he grew up in a gritty section of Los Angeles, he has...

Wild Salmon Increases Your Lifespan Now there’s a new reason to eat the most delicious fish ever pulled from the ocean. According to new research recently published in The Annals Of Internal Medicine, consuming oily fish such as salmon adds years to your lifespan and lowers your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by a whopping 35%. Higher blood levels of omega-3 fats are the reason This new study examined how fish consumption affected health and longevity over a 16 year period. It...

Are Greedy Celebrities Trashing Kids’ Health? For celebrities and professional athletes, landing a hefty endorsement contract with a multi-billion-dollar brand is the Holy Grail. Tragically, the vast majority of these superstars don’t seem to give a fig about the quality of the products they throw their influence behind. How celebrity endorsements influence kids’ eating habits A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food or beverage results in children...

Mediterranean Diet Saves Heart Patients A new study by Spanish researchers has found that eating a Mediterranean diet can slash your risk of first-time heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death by a whopping 30%, compared to the official low-fat diet recommended by the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the American Medical Association. The five-year study called PREDIMED included 7,447 people at high risk for heart attack or stroke, with major cardiovascular...