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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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Most of us realize that what we eat usually determines whether we gain weight, maintain our current stature, or even lose a pound or two. Now, new research shows that the timing of our meals and snacks may be just as important. Indeed, when we eat can mean the difference between becoming overweight, developing Type [...]
If someone asked me to identify the worst villain in today’s American diet, I wouldn’t waste a second pondering my answer. I’d shout, “Sugar!” with my next breath. It is shocking to realize that Americans consumed 130 pounds of sugar and sweeteners last year – and 53 gallons of sodas and soft drinks. This is [...]
Doctors may finally be ready to admit that they were wrong. Saturated fat actually doesn’t cause heart disease. In other news: Pigs are flying and Hades is freezing over! The birth of a myth “Saturated fat is bad for you, and you should avoid it.” This dietary advice has been around since 1953. Back then, [...]
The most unusual medical story of the past two weeks has got to be the one about fecal transplants. This was about the transferring of stool samples from healthy people into patients infected with a nasty antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as Clostridium difficile – or more simply, C. diff. C. diff is a very “difficult” bug, indeed. Its native home [...]
Public-health prognosticators aren’t always accurate—but this year, they got one thing right. They warned that the 2012–2013 influenza season might be a bad one. And indeed it is. It’s “shaping up to be a worse-than-average season,” said CDC director Thomas Frieden. Forty-eight US states are reporting widespread flu activity. The numbers of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths [...]
Have you been feeling “blue” lately? Maybe a little more irritable than usual? And forgetful? Have your joints and muscles been aching and crampy? And do you feel bloated and gassy — especially after eating? Chances are you’re secretly suffering from the newest medical complaint making the rounds these days: A pesky and potentially dangerous [...]
By now, 88% of all New Year’s resolutions have been abandoned. So if you’re one of the fortunate 12% still plugging away, good for you! Last week, I wrote about the impracticability of New Year’s resolutions and how they set us up for failure year after year. Most behavioral psychologists say that real improvement is [...]
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