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Summer Time Cocktails
It’s all too easy to overdo it with alcohol calories. We all know desserts are fattening. But when it comes to alcoholic drinks, sometimes the calories don’t register, even though a single chocolate martini has more calories than a McDonald’s grilled chicken sandwich. In fact, 1 gram of alcohol has 7 calories, compared to [...]
Read moreAnti-Sugar Campaign
One of the greatest nutrition evils is undoubtedly sugar. Research confirms that 75% of today’s chronic diseases of type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancers could be prevented by eliminating sugar from the diet. Yet, that is easier said than done as sugar is one of the most toxic and addictive substances [...]
Read moreSpring into Shape
After a long winter I always look forward to spring. Longer days, more sunshine, less rain/snow and finally the ability to get outside and enjoy the nice weather are such a welcome change. For many of us, this is a time where we also start to think about the summer -time, beach and with [...]
Read moreBody Burden
Although the human body is amazing it can only handle so much before the burden becomes too much. This refers to the total amount of chemical toxins present in the human body at any given time. People living in highly polluted environments will generally have a higher body burden. For example farmers using pesticides [...]
Read moreSo What is Detox?
Detoxification is a system to reduce the overall body burden. This process involves minimizing exposure, incorporating various foods, and nutrients to support the body’s detox systems and using different modalities to loosen body toxins, which can then ultimately reduce body burden. The liver is the most important organ of detox which has an entire [...]
Read moreSuper Size ME?
Overfed and Undernourished As obesity reaches epidemic proportions across all ages, ethnic groups, and genders, we need to take an even more serious look at what we are putting in our mouths every day. We know we are the most overfed, undernourished nation that exists. We consume more empty calories now than any other time [...]
Read moreCoQ10- The King of Antioxidants
What is it? Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone is a critical nutrient used in the production of energy within our cells. Since its discovery, the research has indicated various uses of this incredible antioxidant from treating heart disease, congestive heart failure, increasing energy levels, boosting the immune system, providing antioxidant benefits, and even [...]
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