by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — Pancakes made without wheat? Quinoa croquettes? A hamburger bun made from rice flour? Adzuki bean brownies? Question: Who would choose such unusual foods? Answer: Someone who is trying to eat a gluten-free diet. In case you have not been in a health food store recently, “wheat-free/gluten-free” is a new way to […]
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The American protein mantra
November 26, 2012
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by Dr. Thomas Lodi — Living in America, we are not only obsessed with eating and drinking protein, we also have begun to supplement non-protein foods, such as fruit, with protein powders. Considered to be the most fundamental and sacred of all nutrients, protein was discovered by the Dutch chemist Gerhard Mulder (1839). Upon discovering […]
Supplement Basics
August 30, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — To function at your best, I recommend several basic food supplements. The most important are omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and vitamin D3. Additional minerals that are needed by most people are calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium and selenium. Also very helpful are vitamins A, B, C, E and P (bioflavonoids). […]
Tips to detox the body
February 29, 2012
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by Paula Owens — There are 116 synthetic compounds lurking in the body of each average American, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We are exposed to toxins from various sources such as food additives and preservatives, dry cleaners, digestive distress, nonorganic foods, our environment, synthetic supplements, pesticides and chemicals. What you […]
Infuse probiotics into your breakfast
February 27, 2012
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by Hillary Newman — Probiotics, or good bacteria, are tiny living organisms found in dairy and soy products that offer a variety of health benefits. It is easy to infuse probiotics into your breakfast. When choosing the best foods loaded with probiotics, it is important to pick high-quality organic ingredients. You can cut costs by […]
September 17, 2013
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