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Adequate Amounts of Omega-3 Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease

4/21/2008 - (NaturalNews) “Pathological examination of the crud in arteries demonstrates that most of the oxidized lipids consist of omega-6 [n-6] oils: corn, safflower, sunflower, peanut, canola and soybean oils,” states Dr. Russell Blaylock in his February Blaylock...

Dr. Doug Graham's Thoughts on Empty Calories and Supplementation (Part 3)

3/15/2008 - (NaturalNews) This is an excerpt from Dr. Doug Graham's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummitArchives.com)...

The Cholesterol Battle: How to Win It Naturally

3/11/2008 - (NaturalNews) When the human blood cholesterol level is higher than that which can be used by the human body, the surplus cholesterol may eventually cause strokes, and or cardiovascular distress. Medications, such as statins, prescribed to lower the blood...

Reverse Prediabetes with Better Eating Habits and Supplements

2/14/2008 - (NaturalNews) The biggest epidemic in America hasn’t come from birds, Asia, or germs. It’s caused by the food you put in your mouth, and it has already affected some 70 to 100 million American adults. Doctors refer to the condition as metabolic syndrome,...

A Review of Sugar Shock by Connie Bennett

1/16/2008 - (NaturalNews) SUGAR SHOCK! How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life, written by journalist Connie Bennett with Stephen Sinatra MD, is not just another low-carb diet book. In the book, Ms. Bennett explains the addictive nature of sugar and discusses...

Fatty Liver Risk Linked to High Glycemic Index Diet

1/10/2008 - (NaturalNews) Eating carbohydrates high on the glycemic index (GI) produced not only fatter mice, but mice with fatty livers according to a recently published study (1). For twenty-five weeks two groups of mice were fed a diet high in carbohydrates. One...

Look Before You Eat: The Truth About the Glycemic Index

1/3/2008 - (NaturalNews) Confused about the nutritional benefits of what you ate today? How will you choose the healthiest products for dinner? You may know that we should buy organic foods grown locally, to avoid the 70% of irradiated foods we find in our supermarkets,...

Understanding food nutrition labels challenging for many people (press release)

11/14/2006 - In one of the most rigorous studies ever conducted to determine how well people comprehend the information provided on food nutrition labels, researchers have found that the reading and math skills of a significant number of people may not be sufficient...

Eating habits of successful weight losers shift (press release)

9/1/2006 - A recent study suggests that the fat intake of successful weight losers entering the National Weight Control Registry has increased over the past decade, while carbohydrate intake has declined. This is the finding of a research paper appearing in the...

Loss of central vision with age may be linked to quality of dietary carbohydrates (press release)

7/19/2006 - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults and a person's risk may partly depend upon diet. When it comes to carbohydrates, quality rather than quantity may be more important, according to new research...

Women's pain and discomfort from premenstrual syndrome may be lessened by diet changes and natural health remedies

6/14/2006 - Headaches, bloating, irritability, depression and fatigue are just a few of the unpleasant symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, which affects millions of women every month. But fortunately, PMS -- though widely believed to be a result of changes in hormone...

Natural breakthrough for blood sugar control: Glucotor supplement clinically proven to reduce blood sugar as well as diabetes drugs, without the side effects

6/1/2006 - When I first heard the news about the clinical results of Jon Barron's Glucotor formula, I was ecstatic. Having interviewed Jon Barron several times and recommended many of his products, I know that Barron is a genuine pioneer in the field of nutritional...

Interview with Robert Leventry of Inca Organics on healthy, versatile quinoa

1/1/2006 - Mike: We're here today with Robert Leventry of Inca Organics, and that's www.IncaOrganics.com. You are an importer of whole grain quinoa? Leventry: Right, along with black amaranth, but, by far, the majority of our sales are the whole grain quinoa. Mike:...

Losing weight with appetite suppressing drugs, herbs and macronutrients

7/6/2005 - Are you trying to lose weight? If so, let me ask you a question: What would make your weight loss goals easier to achieve? Aside from having those pounds magically melt off, appetite control would probably help you the most, right? Unfortunately for...

American Diabetes Association peddling nutritional nonsense while accepting money from manufacturer of candy and sodas

6/1/2005 - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently announced a three-year, multi-million dollar alliance with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB) to help combat obesity and diabetes in America by stressing the importance of making smart nutritional...

Gene therapy and genetic engineering: the future of medicine?

5/19/2005 - Is gene therapy the next wave in medicine? As the age of chemical-based medicine is now thoroughly discredited (prescription drugs are toxic, haven't you heard?), and drug companies are losing both profits and credibility, there's a mad dash to find...

General Mills takes leadership step in switching to whole grain breakfast cereals

5/16/2005 - Take a look at a box of whole grain Total breakfast cereal from General Mills. This is the company that has decided to switch all of their cereal products to whole-grain products. In terms of public health and nutrition, this is a very big deal. First...

Trim Spa weight loss supplement is formulated with effective ingredients

3/1/2005 - By now, virtually everyone in the world has heard about the weight loss supplement called Trim Spa. You may be wondering, is this the real thing? Does it really work? Anna Nicole lost 60 or 70 pounds by taking this supplement, but is it just an overhyped...

How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps

2/7/2005 - You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweight and one third are considered...

Q&A: What's the real story about sugar, does it turn into body fat, how does it affect health?

10/24/2004 - A reader asks, "What's the real story on using sugar? What does it do to our body, does it get turned into fat?" This is an excellent question, and one that I think applies to almost everyone. In answering it, I'm going to give you a brief description...

Reversing diabetes means making tough choices in foods, nutrition and exercise

10/24/2004 - In parts 1 and 2 of this article series, we talked about how dietary sugars (white flour, corn syrup, table sugar, etc.) alter blood sugar levels and how the body tries to regulate blood sugar through glycogen storage, insulin secretion and body fat...

How do I keep my blood sugar down without taking insulin or medications?

10/19/2004 - A reader asks: "I have tried just about every kind of medicine to keep my sugar down, but my doctor insisted I start on insulin and take five other medicines as well. I have tried exercise and walking, but nothing really helps. Do you have any advice?" There...

New research shows cancer caused by carbohydrates, sugars, white flour, and corn syrup

8/8/2004 - A new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and Prevention is presenting evidence of the link between the consumption of refined carbohydrates and cancer. This case-controlled study looked at the dietary habits of over 1,800...

Do net carbs on low carb food labels tell the truth about carbohydrates?

8/8/2004 - Much of the labeling about so-called net carbs in various low carb foods is designed, of course, to sell more products. But is it scientifically accurate? Does it give the right information to consumers who are looking to avoid processed carbohydrates?...

The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 4: The Importance of Exercise

7/18/2004 - The use of the exercise gradient on the Atkins pyramid is nothing less than brilliant. With the use of one vertical arrow, the pyramid clearly conveys the idea that increasing your level of physical exercise allows you to choose from an expanded list...

The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 2: Structure of the Food Guide

7/18/2004 - The pyramid is quite cleverly constructed. Mirroring the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid, the Atkins pyramid puts the "foundation" foods at the bottom, indicating that these foods should make up the majority of your diet. On the Atkins pyramid, these foods...

Diet pills promise appetite suppressant properties, but low-carb nutrition and whole food supplements work far better

6/13/2004 1:10:25 PM - A Paris-based pharmaceutical company has unveiled an experimental new drug to combat obesity. The drug is, according to preliminary research data, a powerful appetite suppressant. Prescribe it to patients, the thinking goes, and they'll automatically...

Diabetes and obesity linked to the consumption of high fructose corn syrup and refined sugars

5/12/2004 11:15:26 AM - New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links diabetes with the rise in consumption of high fructose corn syrup. By examining the consumption of food macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) consumed by the...

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