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A Carcinogen That May Be Present in the Food You Eat

Posted on June 22nd, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

When you eat potato chips, French fries, and similar snacks, do you notice that they have a fairly dry and brown/yellow surface? Chances are they contain acrylamide, a neurotoxic, cancer-causing chemical. This substance is often produced when carbohydrate-rich foods are cooked, baked, fried, roasted, grilled, or toasted at high temperatures – specifically at 250 degrees [...]

 
 

The Best Solution to Obesity (And It’s Not Surgery!)

Posted on April 13th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

About 25 percent of pulmonary embolism or blood clot patients experience a quick death, but fortunately for 577-pound Bryan Ganey, he was given a second chance at life. When Ganey survived a pulmonary embolism, the doctors immediately suggested getting bariatric surgery to shed the unwanted pounds. With his knowledge of the procedure’s side effects and [...]

 
 

If Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat, What Does?

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

Are you aware that consuming a high-carb, low-fat diet is contributing nothing to weight control and health? Dr. Joseph Mercola says that instead of reducing fat consumption, eating less grain carbs and sugars may be the solution for people who are overweight or have a health condition. Foods such as bread, rice, and pasta should [...]

 
 

Foods that May Give You a Leaky Gut

Posted on February 3rd, 2012 by author  |  1 Comment »

Leaky gut syndrome is a serious condition where tiny gaps develop between enterocytes or the cells that make up the lining in your intestinal wall. These gaps allow substances such as food molecules, bacteria, and metabolic waste to escape into your bloodstream. Due to this, your body can experience inflammation. Leaky gut syndrome is often [...]

 
 

Fight Inflammation and Anxiety with Omega-3s

Posted on September 9th, 2011 by author  |  No Comments »

Here’s another reason to get healthy omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA into your diet. A new study revealed that healthy young people who ingested more omega-3 fats reduced their inflammation and anxiety. A previous study supports this claim, saying that these compounds may play a role in reducing the level of inflammatory cytokines. Eurekalert [...]

 
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