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Calorie Restriction Mimetics
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to improve your health, lose weight, and extend your maximum lifespan? For over 80 years scientific studies have...
The Glycemic Index
Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal - in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index (GI) describes this...
Prostate Cancer Supplements
In addition to noting the benefits of natural supplements, this study highlights the power of synergy, whereupon combinations of compounds may...
Go Organic with the Dirty Dozen
The “USDA Organic” label is familiar to most shoppers, yet there is confusion about the definition of organic. And while many people purchase...
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We had whole milk delivered to the house in glass bottles when I was a kid. My dad spent many years as a veterinarian specializing in work for one...
Avoid These Common Food Additives
A “food additive” is any substance added to food in order to improve the safety, freshness, taste, texture, appearance, or nutritional value....
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
With the holidays upon us many of you may find the New Year brings with it the dread of gaining weight. Yet it can be confusing just what to eat to...
Sports Nutrition Part 3: Making Nutrition Work for Your Workout
Get more from your workout by adding the right nutrients at the right time. In part 1 and 2 of this series I reviewed which hormones increase...
Sports Nutrition Part 2: Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Getting the right nutrition, at the right time, will enhance your workout leading to increases in muscle strength, speed, power and endurance. But...
Sports Nutrition Part 1: Muscle Function and Hormones
Would you like to get more out of your workout? How about increasing muscle strength, power and speed? Exercise is the key but nutrition plays a...
Improve your health with plenty of fiber
What foodstuff can help you lose weight, lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease and cancer while generally improving your...