Yes Virginia, it’s the sugar….
There’s a new movie out by a team of people trying to educate people about the way we eat. YOU MUST SEE IT. It is called FED UP, and it’s the movie the food industry doesn’t want us to see. EVERYTHING we’ve been told about...
Why wheat can destroy you.
Do you have migraines? Try to lose weight and can’t? Have you been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Chronic Fatigue? Do you or someone in your family have ADHD or Aspergers? Wheat may be your worst enemy — and it may be the reason some of...
Are you “on fire” and don’t know it?
I can’t tell you how under-diagnosed inflammation is. And it is one of the main keys to staying healthy. If your body has chronic inflammation going on, you can not function at your peak and you’re at risk for cancer, heart disease and stroke. And...
No Pop. No Soda. Ever.
So, I went to the dentist this week, and there was a great display on their waiting room coffee table! It showed various common sodas and in front of it in a beaker was the actual amount of sugar in the drink. They had soda,...
Choosing a snack that won’t sabotage you
This is such an important lesson I’m splitting it into the recipe and a post on WHY you should look at certain numbers differently when you choose snacks. And don’t dismiss this post if you are a normal weight. This information is important for everyone,...
A calorie is not just a calorie…
Scientific research concludes there are real health benefits to low Glycemic Index/Load (GI/GL) diets. After reviewing all the latest research on glycemic index, glycemic load and glycemic response, an international committee of leading nutrition scientists have released a Scientific Consensus Statement that concludes that carbohydrate...
Vitamin D is NOT a vitamin. But it’s critical to staying well.
I originally wrote this article in 2013, and I’ve updated it annually with more research and to stress it’s importance in immunity. The COVID pandemic made it crystal clear we all need to maintain healthy levels, as our ancestors were outside, without sunscreen routinely. Do...
Lying Labels
My son, who is 24, sent this to me yesterday. Not only am I proud he took the time to watch this, but I’m relieved he’s learning this at 24, which is decades before most of us learned it! This guy was on Kraft’s team,...
Label Lessons…learned the hard way!
Last week I was on vacation. I wrote this on the plane. Heading to Nashville, I was already planning how to sample but not succumb to the southern cuisine of fried chicken, grits and mashed potatoes, but it turns out I had to worry closer...
HFCS a.k.a. The Devil
What is the worst thing the food industry has come up with in the last 30 years? Well, that list is long, but topping the list is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Why is it so bad? Let’s see… High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from...
Can fish oil save your life?
I’ve already talked before about the supplements I’m on, and why I think they are CRUCIAL to my staying healthy. Here’s some new research from the Fox Chase Cancer Center, just published this week: … omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop...
Glycemic what?
Unless you live in a cave, I’m sure by now you’ve heard the words glycemic load and glycemic index. But, what do they mean? I’ll try and explain. These are REALLY IMPORTANT numbers if you are someone who has trouble losing weight, loses it but...
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