Nutrition
What is the big deal with GMOs?
GMOs really are that bad for you despite being legal in the United States. Watch Dr. Green’s latest video: “Genetically Modified Organisms and the Effect On Your Health” A GMO food has had its DNA altered through the insertion of genes from another species of plant, animal, bacteria, or virus. Examples of genetic modification include…
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How to avoid hidden sources of gluten
celiac disease, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, both of which require avoidance of gluten for optimal health. You know to avoid wheat, barley, rye, triticale, einkorn, farro, kamut, spelt, farina, emmer, durum, and semolina, plus most oats because they are commonly cross-contaminated with gluten grains in the field or factory. That pretty much sums it up, right?…
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Find Out If Your Favorite Products Are Non-GMO
Transition successfully to a special diet
Are you considering going on a special diet, such as the autoimmune Paleo diet, the leaky gut diet, the SCD diet, or the GAPS diet? The thought of a major diet change can bring feelings of uncertainty and questions such as, “Can I handle this? What do I eat for breakfast?” Food powerfully impacts our…
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Agave Is Not As Healthy As You Think
But Is Agave Healthy? New research suggests that agave may not be as good for you as originally thought. But what about agave’s supposed health benefits? The bottom line is that refined agave sweeteners are not inherently healthier than sugar, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Nutritionally and functionally, agave syrup is similar…
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Health Benefits Of Lemons
Health Benefits Of Lemons Detoxification According to the Food Babe, drinking warm lemon water (with cayenne pepper) first thing in the morning provides a super stimulant to the liver, your main detoxing organ in the body. Your liver will release uric acid and create bile to safely eliminate environmental and lifestyle toxins that would otherwise…
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Why some people need to avoid nightshades
If you’re following the strict leaky gut or autoimmune diet, you may have noticed nightshades are on the list of foods to avoid. Many common and much-loved vegetables belong to the nightshade family, including eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet and hot peppers (but not black pepper), and chili-based spices, including paprika. What many people don’t realize…
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Nutritional Deficiencies Can Cause Mood Disorders
Learn About Nutrient Deficiencies That Cause Depression and Mood Disorder Symptoms: If you suffer from depression or mood disorders you may be deficient in one of the nutrients below. Researchers have found that many people who suffer from depression and mood disorders are deficient in not just one nutrient but several, all contributing to the…
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Consuming Fat Doesn't Make You Fat
The question: What makes you fat? The answer may surprise you: Consuming fat does not make you fat! Consuming sugar makes you fat! WHY DO WE BELIEVE THAT CONSUMING FAT MAKES US FAT? All this hype started with the Dr. Ancel Key’s “Seven Countries Study” decades ago that examined heart risk based on lifestyle and dietary habits.…
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The Truth About Cooking Oils
THE TRUTH ABOUT COOKING OILS: WHAT TO AVOID There are a few different reasons why you will want to avoid certain fats and oils for cooking, mainly seed oils. 1. Saturated fats are more STABLE than unsaturated fats. Quite literally, the chemical structure of saturated fats will not be easily damaged by things that will easily damage unsaturated fats,…
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