The ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s start at the beginning. What is a ketogenic diet? it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet. Sounds weird, doesn’t it? You eat more fat to lose weight and be healthy. But there are many studies […]
You are alive, but are you alive and well? Do you wake up each day with renewed vigor and enthusiasm for the day ahead, or do you drag yourself out of bed and struggle through the day? The statistics on the health of most Americans are quite disturbing. According to […]
What do Juicy Juice fruit punch, Tyson chicken, and Nature Valley granola bars have in common? They’re all branded with the same mysterious, ubiquitous term: natural. The natural label’s takeover is not just anecdotal. In 2008, Mintel’s Global New Products Database found that “all-natural” was the second most used claim […]
If you’re concerned about your weight, and the growing rate of obesity in America, put down that sugary beverage! A new study from researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked with a greater genetic susceptibility to high body mass index […]
Scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva explains how “everything begins with seed,” and addresses the perils of patenting them. Genetically modified seeds — considered “intellectual property” by the big companies who own the patents — are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of GM seeds, […]
If high cholesterol is your problem, an anti-aging diet supplemented with phytosterols and plenty of oats and exercise will help you get it under control fast. Phytosterols, also called plant sterols, are phytochemicals — substances naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables. According to many epidemiological studies, phytochemicals significantly reduce the […]
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