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Cancer Causing Carbohydrates
Did you know that toxic compounds form when carbohydrates are heated at high temperatures? Which means that any time you bake, broil, fry, roast, grill, or sauté fruits, grains or starches you produce a cancer causing substance called acrylamide. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Acrylamide, Baking, Broiling, Cancer, Carbohydrates, Carbs, Carcinogens, Diet, Grilling, Lecture, Talk, Toxic Compounds, Toxins, Video
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A Vegetarian Diet Slashes Heart Disease Risk – New Study
In this episode of Health News, I want to talk about a new study that just came out in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This study looked at vegetarian diets and heart disease risk. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Diabetes, Diet, Heart Disease, Stroke, Studies, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Soda Consumption Linked to Depression
This may come as no surprise to most of you, but a new study just released by the National Institute of Health (NIH), shows that the consumption of sweetened beverages (sodas, iced teas and fruit ‘juices’) leads to an increased risk for developing depression. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Depression, Diet, Diet Coke, Diet Soda, Fruit Juice, Health News, NIH, Soda, Studies
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An apple a day can keep heart disease away – Health News
Today, I want to discuss a new study that recently appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods. This study looked at the consumption of apples and it’s effect on heart disease factors such as the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Antioxidants, Apples, Arteries, Cholesterol, Diet, Disease, Fats, Free Radicals, Fruits, HDL, Health, Heart Disease, Heated Fats, Illness, Journal of Functional Foods, LDL, Lipid Peroxides, Lipids, Lowering Cholesterol, Oxidation, Oxygen, Placebo, Plaque, Polyphenols, Scientific Studies, Video, Whole Foods
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Zero Calorie Sweeteners & Weight Gain – Health News
I’ve also decided to start a new video series which covers the latest breaking news in the world of nutrition. I’m calling it ‘Nutrition News’ 🙂
In this segment, I discuss a new study out of the University of California in San Diego that appeared in the Journal of Physiology and Behavior which looked at zero calorie sweeteners and their effects on the brain and weight gain. Continue reading
Broccoli vs Breast Cancer
A recent report out of China demonstrates the power of cruciferous vegetables in combatting breast cancer. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Bok Choy, Breast Cancer, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cancer, Cauliflower, China, Diet, Funny, Green Smoothie, Health, Kale, Recipe, Scottish Accent, Studies
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Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
A new study out of Harvard University shows that diets high in the mineral magnesium seem to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac failure – at least in women. So where do you get magnesium in your diet? Greens. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Cardiac Arrest, Chlorophyll, Diet, Green Smoothies, Harvard, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Illness, Leafy Greens, Magnesium, Minerals, Nutrition, Salads, Studies, Study, Women
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Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part III
As I stated in Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet – Part I, there is plenty of iron in a whole, plant based diet. The trick is absorption. In addition to adding vitamin C containing foods to your diet, another way to ensure that you are absorbing all the iron you need is to add garlic and onions to the mix. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Aborsption, Amino Acids, Anemia, Diet Tips, Garlic, Health, Immune System, Iron, Minerals, Onions, Phytonutrients, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Physical Activity and Brain Health
In my own experience, I am far more intelligent when I’m running than I am while sitting at my desk and trying to work. This has lead me to carry a digital voice recorder with me while I run, so that I can get a good chunk of my thought intensive work done on the run Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers, Cognitive Decline, Exercise, Intelligence, Mental Illness, Movement, Physical, Study, Walking
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