Diet sodas are not the lesser evil, they are as evil as regular soda, and some argue they are worse. Linking low- or Zero-calorie soft drinks to specific illnesses is tricky, and researchers are cautious to call them flat-out dangerous or point to cause and effect. It is not always clear if the problem is […]
The Formula for Great Health and Long Life The formula 7 + 12 = YBU (your best you) is the Key, as it can/will transform your life, give you a younger age and prevent disease, distress and disability. The way to achieve all that is to set clear, attainable goals, then plan the steps needed […]
Be Thankful Knowing that Wheat, Carbs and Sugar are Brain Killers Celebrate with a low carb, no bread, sugar free Thanksgiving Dinner. There is no conventional treatment for Alzheimer’s, research shows this devastating degenerative neurological disease can be effectively prevented by lowering sugar exposure, increasing exercise and improving the quality of your sleep. “The science is […]
Give Your Brain a Boost, Eat Real Food Giving your brain a boost can be as simple as eating Real foods, so no junk food That is what research published by the National Institutes of Health indicates, pointing out that your cognitive ability can be influenced by several hormones produced in the brain, and that […]
Just Cutting Calories is Not the Key to Losing Weight Just cutting calories is not the Key to losing weight, according to a new clinical trial. The Secret to shedding excess weight is eating a low-carb, high-fat diet, researchers found. Among 164 adults in a weight-loss study, those placed on a low-carb, high-fat diet burned […]
The Keto Diet Fights: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s The 1 diet is being praised by leading health experts as an effective tool in battling the epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. That diet is the Keto diet and experts say it even helps improve brain health, crucial to the fight against Alzheimer’s. […]
The Strong Trump Economy is Real, Not a ‘Sugar High’ “Wow! The U.S. added 250,000 Jobs in October, Unemployment at 3.7%, Wages UP! Keep it going, Vote Republican!” White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says that the strong Trump economy is not a sugar high. The veteran financial guru and former Ronald Reagan adviser spoke to reporters […]
Have a Happy Halloween, Avoid the Sugar Overload The Do’s & The Do Not’s If you have children in your household you may be dreading the annual Halloween candy hunt. As much as we want to instill good eating habits, all Hell breaks loose on Halloween as trick or treat’rs gorge on sugary sweets. “It’s […]
Do Eat These Carbs for Good Health Carbohydrates supply glucose, which your body converts to energy but not all carbs are created equal and knowing the right ones to eat can greatly affect your health. It is Key to avoid the wrong carbs. Some experts believe that the type of carbs you eat, those with […]
Counting Calories? Try These Low Calorie Foods People who have adopted calorie-restricted lifestyles to improve their health often wonder how harmful a particular food is. A woman following a regime of 1500 calories a day or a man limiting himself 2200 daily calories need to know how much of the daily allowance that piece of […]
Conquer Cravings, Lose Weight Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating, and that takes self-control, and avoiding temptations that come with all things attached to sugar and sugar substitutes. Think of self-control as the inner voice that keeps you from indulging in high-calorie food and prompts […]
Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling Staying healthy on the road often presents numerous challenges to all travelers. While traveling is an exciting venture because of the exposure to new people and environments, it is also these elements that contribute to new breeding grounds for unfamiliar germs and bacteria. The Key to avoiding getting sick while […]
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, and Spices Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of our meals. Every time we flavor our meals with herbs or spices we are “upgrading” our food without adding a single calorie. In fact, on a per gram fresh […]
Many Americans With Diabetes Do Not Know It It’s estimated more than 30% of American adults with diabetes don’t realize they are suffering from this potentially deadly disease. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show about 1 American in 7 suffered from diabetes between Ys 2013 and 2016, with the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes at […]
Some of the Foods that Make, Keep People Fat Want to loose those excess pounds, then say goodbye to yo-yo fad diets and hello to a new way of looking at food, look at it as fuel. Instead of counting calories, simply avoid eating foods that make your body retain fat rather than burn it. […]
You Just Cannot Beat Beets! Beets are nature’s sweetest vegetable but are not everyone’s favorite side dish, that’s for sure. But you cannot beat beets for nutrition and “deliciousness.” But you can puree them. Purplish-red whole beets are one of nature’s true delights. They can be cooked or juiced fresh from the grocery or garden […]
Intermittent Fasting Promotes General Health and Longevity There is lots of research showing that fasting has a beneficial impact on longevity, and there are a number of mechanisms contributing to this effect. Normalizing insulin sensitivity is a Key one, but fasting also inhibits the mTOR pathway, which plays an important part in driving the aging […]
‘Sugar Crash’ the Documentary Sugar Crash” documents the story of 1 family, including a couple in their 40’s who are not overweight but admit to eating sugary treats on a regular basis ‘Sugar Crash’ the Documentary details the havoc that excess sugar consumption is causing for the people of Ireland, a country that ranks #4 […]
Foods NOT to Eat for Good Health Losing weight can be/is hard, especially getting rid of the stubborn fat around the belly that stick around no matter how much you exercise and try to eat right. But according to the experts at “Eat This, Not That!” it might be what you are eating, not necessarily […]
Poor Health is a Science The is lots of research pointing to fake sweeteners as the cause in a a number of health issues, including nerve damage, certain types of cancer, and anxiety/depression. Sweeteners like Splenda or Equal have also been attributed to weight-gain, which seems counterproductive, given that weight loss was the purpose behind […]
Protect Your Pancreas, It is Extremely Important We should all know that our pancreas is an extremely important organ in the body because it produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the blood stream, keeping our blood sugar in check. So, it is a Key player in the war against diabetes. “In essence, it controls […]
The Many Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium (Mg) is essential for mitochondrial ATP production. A supplement that is helpful for sleep is magnesium. There are dozens of different types of magnesium supplements. Magnesium threonate has the added benefit of providing some antiretroviral activity, and retroviruses tend to be a challenge inherent with many neurodegenerative diseases. Threonate […]
Alzheimer’s Linked to High Sugar Diet, Diabetes and Lack of Sleep Insulin is usually associated with its role in keeping blood-sugar levels in a healthy range, it also plays a role in brain signaling. In 1 animal study, when researchers disrupted the proper signaling of insulin in the brain, they were able to induce many […]
The Link Between High Sugar Intake and Diabetes is Strong The link between sugar and diabetes is strong. A diet high in sugar can also damage the brain. The Nurses’ Health Study, which followed more than 90,000 women for 8 years, found that those who drank at least 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day were almost […]
Some Uncommon Causes for High Blood Pressure If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, aka high blood pressure, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects 33% if adult Americans, but many people do not even know it. The exact causes of hypertension are puzzling […]
Cancer Risk and Coffee? No Real Evidence of Any! Health experts say the controversial warning overstates the risks and that the health benefits of drinking coffee far outweigh any potential downsides. More California “Nut Country” action. Recently, a California judge ruled that coffee sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. The Big Q: How […]
Obesity is Deadly! Obesity is a deadly health condition, associated with heart disease, diabetes, depression, cancer and premature death, take good care of yourself. Today it is growing at epidemic proportions and researchers find it may spread through communities. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30% of adult Americans […]
Our Brains Power Our Lives, Nourish It Daily Our brain powers our lives. So, it is Key that we treat the brain as we care for our heart, or any other part of our body and it is critical that we begin focusing on brain health as early in our lives as possible. Without course […]
Got the Flu? Eat Real Food This year’s flu season is the worst in about 10 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD). Every US state, sans Hawaii, is experiencing widespread influenza outbreaks and one in 15 doctor visits last week were for flu symptoms. Hospitals, medical […]
Tea and Coffee Are Really Good for Us Coffee should be Organic and shade-grown; drink it Black or with added coconut oil or MCT oil Tea should be Organic and grown in a non-polluted environment, drink it without milk, with lemon added if you like. No Sugar or artificial Sweeteners period. Research presented at the […]
An Organic Apple a Day, Is a Good, Healthy Habit There are a lot of studies show how healthy Organic fruit is for us, Apples are no exception. One study says that the peel is capable of benefiting endothelial function, blood pressure and atherosclerosis and reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease. In the area of lung […]
Fasting Extends Lifespan Fact: Most people want to live a healthy, long life. The Big Q: What is the best way to switch on the body’s ability to promote cellular protection, regeneration and rejuvenation? The Big A: Valter Longo, PhD., a researcher and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC), […]
Its Holiday Time Again, Some Tips to Avoid Overeating To combat holiday food cravings, the nutrition experts offer the following tips and suggestions. as follows: Eat 3 high-protein meals a day. This should squelch any cravings for sweets. Embrace meat. Beef and chicken is good, but also pork and fish. Stay away from fried foods. […]
It Is No Secret, Sugar Can Kill People Major industries have and continue to devoted huge financial resources to shaping scientific debates that may threaten profits. Prime example: Big Tobacco pushing back on how smoking kills people. This corporate strategy of subsidizing scientists, lobbyists and researchers to present results putting the products in the good light […]
Diabetes Costs US $245.5-B Annually Diabetes costs the US $245.5-B a year in total healthcare expenditures and lost productivity, according to a new report that tabulates the financial toll of the metabolic disorder. For the one in 10 Americans with diabetes, that breaks down to an extra $8,480 annually, compared with those who have not […]
Sugar Is Responsible for Disease Facts: Refined sugar was not consumed on a daily basis until 100 years ago. Before that, it was a treat afforded by the very rich as sugar cane was a difficult crop to grow. In the past 100 years, rates of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and numerous other chronic diseases have skyrocketed. […]
How Sugar Fuels Cancer Growth Belgian scientists have reported a breakthrough in understanding how sugar fuels cancer. The findings, reported in the journal Nature Communications, help unravel what has been a scientific mystery to medical researchers; precisely how sugar makes tumors grow faster. The new understanding could help lead to new ways to combat cancer, through […]
Keeping Our Brains Sharp, 9 Simple Ways The several steps we use to keep our hearts healthy may also help to keep our brain sharp into old age, too. “What’s good for your heart is also good for your brain,” Dr. Gary Small says. The American Heart Association recently outlined what the organization calls “Life’s […]
Reduce Inflammation, the Underlying Cause of Many Diseases Inflammation is not just a word in medical circles today, it is a real threat to people’s health. The inflammatory response is nature’s way to help heal the body from illness or injury. But, chronic inflammation is at the root cause of many dreaded diseases, including heart […]
Obesity How it Starts, How To End It It is time to get real about food! Obesity is rooted in the wrong food choices, not lack of exercise. And the food industry has been permitted to confuse the issue by shifting the focus and discussion to exercise, omitting the importance of one’s specific food choices. […]
Drinking Good Coffee Leads to Long Life Over nearly 15 years, 750,000 people from 10 countries concluded at the end a study the 3 cups of Coffee, liquid energy, a day is fine. And that Coffee may not keep you from dying, but it may impact how soon it occurs. Reuters reported, men were about […]
Eat Real Food, Boost Your Mood When feeling Blue, it is tempting to reach for the comforting foods (mostly junk), but the problem is these foods will ultimately make you feel worse. “What you eat really does affect your mood. When you eat healthier, you do feel better,” Dr. Charles Platkin, PhD tells us. “If […]
Effects of Obesity on the Human Body & Their Symptoms Obesity is a concern that should be addressed immediately, because it can/does cause many serious complications. Below is a list of health complications that can arise due to obesity, as well as their symptoms, as follows: Type 2 Diabetes: Most people who are obese develop […]
The Old Farmers Almanac and Growing Beets Beets are easy to grow in your garden or a pot, can be used in multiple ways in your food and are packed with vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a plant you to consider this Summer when planning the garden. I drink beet juice and eat a […]
The Biology of the Brain, How Bad Habits Like Sugar Addiction Happen An article published by CNN Health is a reminder us that the connection between the brain’s nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex drives intentional actions, such as deciding whether we will take another bite of chocolate cake, or not. The prefrontal cortex also activates […]
Sit Less, Stand Up, Move More, Avoid Sugar, Live Longer Recent research reveals that 52% of Americans are now either pre-diabetic or diabetic. A Key symptom of both is insulin and leptin resistance, a situation in which the human body can no longer read the signals from these important energy-regulating hormones. According to Dr. Robert […]
Americans are Now Drinking More Water Than Soda It’s official: Americans drank more bottled water than soda in Y 2016 After decades-long streak of strong growth, bottled water has surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in the United States in Y 2016, according to research and consulting firm Beverage […]
Diabetes: One of the Most Expensive and Lethal Diseases in the World The links between diabetes and other lethal conditions such as heart disease and cancer are exceedingly compelling. Recent research showed life expectancy has declined in the US for the 1st time in 20 years, leaving researchers searching for clues as to the cause. […]
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) Looking for Ways to Reduce Sugar in Beverages $KO Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and the American Beverage Association are being sued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks of sugary drinks. The suit claims Coca-Cola “spends billions of dollars” on advertising and promotions aimed at […]
Starting to Feel Sick, This is What to Eat Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine, is credited with saying: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That advice, which dates to 400 BC, still prevails today add to that really good water from Penta 5 USA. It is particularly relevant when you are […]
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) Sued Over Health Claims of Sugary Drinks $KO, $PEP Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) and the American Beverage Association trade group were sued Wednesday for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks from consuming sugary beverages. The nonprofit Praxis Project accused the defendants of downplaying the risks to boost sales, despite scientific evidence linking sugary […]
Vow to Eat Healthy this Year, Halt the Aging Process $FB, $TWTR Take note: Magnesium is vitally important for biological function and optimal human health. If you are lacking in cellular magnesium, it can lead to the deterioration of your cellular metabolic function, which can cause more serious health problems. Magnesium is vital for the […]
Plan for Good Health in this New Year and Beyond New Year’s “resolutions” fail for lots of reasons. But, if we make the commitment to live healthier from here forward, then it will like work, start small, go slow. Little but significant changes can make a big overall difference in our health. When we commit […]
New Year’s Health Resolution, Eat REAL Food Facct: More Than Half of All Americans Are Chronically Ill The cost of health care in the US has increased over the past year accounting for 17% of GDP. But even though the US spends more than $3-T on health care each year, it is the worst performing […]
Beets and Beet Juice Boost Heart Health Raw beets and raw beet juice are typically recommended in limited amounts due to their high sugar content, but when fermented, beets may be among the healthiest vegetables there are, as most of the sugar is “eaten” by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process while leaving other health-boosting […]
The 3 Key Principles for Healthy Blood Flow There are 3 natural energies that result in separation of charges that create healthy blood flow, they are as follows: 1. Sunlight charges up your blood vessels, which increases the flow of blood. When the sun’s rays penetrate your skin, it causes a massive increase of nitric […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep w/o Rx Drugs Sleep deprivation significantly affects our daily routine, and can signafically impair performance, health, even safety. Fatigue/Energy expert Jacob Teitelbaum, MS, says getting less sleep is associated with an array of serious health risks, including pain, fatigue, weight gain, and fibromyalgia. His research bears this out. Dr. Teitelbaum’s […]
One Can or Bottle of Soda Daily Heightens the Risk for Diabetes $KO, $PEP Drinking a can of bottle of sugared soda water daily can dramatically heighten a person’s risk of developing pre-diabetes, a “warning sign” condition that precedes full-blown type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. A person who drinks a daily can of […]
Hillary and Michelle Intimately Tied Sugar & Soda Industry $DIS, $KO, $PEP $JPM Lives are at stake, the health and future of children hang in the balance in this Presidential election Walt Disney World recently tried to copy the sugar and soda industries’ marketing methodology, but ended up running for cover last year when the […]
Public Health ‘Enemy #1″ is Sugar, not Fat New revelations that the sugar industry has funded research since the 1960’s casting doubt on sugar’s role in heart disease, and claiming fat was the biggest risk factor, suggest Big Sugar has been as hazardous to public health as big as Big Tobacco. So say a growing […]
Eat Right and Live Healthy, Optimize Eyesight Besides eating plenty of carotenoids-rich vegetables, Organic pastured egg yolks and omega-3 and astaxanthin-rich wild Alaskan Salmon, another really important dietary aspect is to normalize your blood sugar, as excessive sugar in your blood can pull fluid from the lens of your eye, affecting your ability to focus. It […]
Obesity Raises Our Risk of Cancer Obesity can raise your risk of cancer in many ways. Some cancers, especially breast and endometrial cancer, are sensitive to the female sex hormone estrogen, and fat cells produce an excess of this hormone. This is why obesity in young children obesity is a a grave concern. By carrying […]
Full-fat Products are Healthy Dietary Staples Study after study has demonstrated that low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets just do not work to drive weight loss or prevent disease. In fact, they are the things causing the obesity epidemic, which is a contributing factor to cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. “Finally Americans are getting rid of the not-fat […]
Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer, It Begins in Your Mouth About 33% of Americans are obese, incurring an estimated annual medical cost of $147-B, that according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Notably in Y 2014 there was no State in the natio with a prevalence of obesity less than […]
Eat Healthy, Your Diet May Be Killing You Americans are more likely to be sick than well now, as about 70% of adults in the US take at least 1 Rx drug for a chronic or other medical condition, with antibiotics, antidepressants and narcotic painkillers on top of the list. I take none! 20% of […]
People are asking: What is causing Florida’s huge Algae Bloom? Blue-Green Algae is dangerous to people, pets and the environment The blue-green algae, aka cyanobacteria, can now be seen from space. And it can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and marine life. Skin rashes and respiratory issues can result from exposure to it, […]
Healthy Meal Delivery Startup ‘Freshly’ Raises $21-M An NYC-based company that delivers healthy meals for a price of at about $11 per meal, the model is different from others in some Key ways. Unlike a meal kit service Blue Apron, Freshly meals do not require any cooking just heat and serve, and unlike on-demand meal […]
Say NO to Soda “Just Say No” was a slogan minted by 1st Lady Nancy Reagan. The “Just Say No” advertising campaign Vs recreational drug use was prevalent through the 1980’s. Today, the same slogan is appropriate to discourage soda consumption. For people who struggle with weight or chronic health issues, replacing soda and other […]
Eat Real Food and Stay Active If you are concerned about your weight and health, then address the quality of your food, the ratio of carbohydrates, fats and protein, and increase your physical activity level. Do not make the mistake of trying to figure out which processed foods are “good” for you and which ones […]
US Nutrition Labeling: Added Sugar Key Change The US Nutrition Facts label will soon be getting its !st update in 20 years, including for the 1st time how much added sugar is in a product. The new information will be added onto labels from the beginning in Y 2018, and the change is being lauded […]
Americans Have a “Sweet” Tooth, I is Killing Them Americans have a “sweet tooth” and it’s killing them. The over consumption of sugar has been linked to a variety of chronic health problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. It is almost impossible for Americans to avoid sweet stuff because their food […]
Junk Food Is Bad for Our Health The food industry uses tactics to create misleading data and other sales techniques, but it does not change the fact that junk food is bad for us. People who ate a diet focused on Mac & Cheese, processed lunch meat, sausage biscuits, mayonnaise and microwavable meals with unhealthy […]
Most Food & Drink Products Endorsed by Celebrities are Unhealthy Today, it is not uncommon to see the face of a famous Pop Star promoting foods and drinks aimed and children and adolescents. A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that a most of the food and drink products endorsed by celebrities are […]
Can’t Cook, You Stand Little Chance of Living a Long & Healthy Life Lots of people do not know how to properly feed themselves, at worst, they outsource it to a fast food restaurant, at best, they follow fad diet advice found in a magazine. If you are not cooking your own food, it is […]
Healthy, Sensible Lifestyle Changes Prevent Heart Attacks Research conducted at the Karolinska Institutet found that engaging in 5 healthy lifestyle habits could prevent about 80% of 1st-time heart attacks in men. The researchers were surprised at how powerful a healthy lifestyle can be, noting: “It is not surprising that healthy lifestyle choices would lead to a […]
Reduce Your Dog’s Risk of Getting Cancer According to the most recent data about 50% of humans over the age of 70 and dogs over age 10 are diagnosed with cancer. In terms of mortality, cancer accounts for about 23% of human deaths, and up 60% of dog deaths, depending on breed. The smaller the […]
Sugar is Linked to the World’s Most Serious Medical Conditions After many years of public awareness campaigns and damning reports, it seems the notion that sugar is incredibly bad for us has finally started to dawn on some people. While not quite impacting the masses as it should, I have certainly noticed more and more […]
An Ounce of Prevention, Avoid Diabetes In Y 2012, over 90-M people had diabetes or pre-diabetes, and 1 out of every 2 people with the condition do not know they have it. Lifestyle choices are the best strategies to controlling blood sugar, reducing your risk of diabetes and preventing secondary health problems from the condition. […]
The Compounds in Chocolate Boost Heart Health A huge study and meta-analysis has sought to find a link between Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Along with those disorders come related problems like hypertension, elevated fasting glucose and triglycerides, and high cholesterol, abdominal obesity.4 But rather […]
We Cannot Exercise Our Way Out Of A Poor Diet Being slim is not necessarily proof of being healthy. Metabolic dysfunction can strike anyone not following an really healthy diet. Carrying excess weight almost always guarantees one will suffer health problems. And so, this is why childhood obesity is a grave concern, as obese children […]
Soda Is Perhaps The Worst Processed Food Of All The Big Q: What happens when you drink Soda? Soda is on the list of the worst foods and drinks people can consume. A 20-oz bottle of Soda contains the equivalent of 16 teaspoons of sugar, typically in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The […]
Expert Tips To Leading A Healthy Life The experts believe we can virtually eliminate your risk of cancer and chronic disease and significantly improve our chances of recovering from cancer by following some simple strategies, as follows: Eat Real Food: Seek to eliminate all processed food in our diet. Eat at least 33% of food […]