An overlooked but major cause of mental health issues
At least one in ten of us suffers from a mental health problem, despite the fact that there’s no shortage of antidepressants, tranquilizers and antipsychotic medications out there, and increasing numbers of people are seeking psychotherapy. So where are we missing the boat?
Should you follow the Paleo diet?
One of the most common questions I get asked as a nutritionist is what I think of a certain popular diet.
Generally speaking, as long as a diet provides proper nutrition and enough calories for your body’s needs, and is centered on real (NOT processed) foods if it’s something that works for you, great.
Now, the latest buzz in the diet world is…
Is this the secret to being thin for life?
Currently, about seven out of 10 of us are overweight or obese…so naturally, the medical and scientific communities are scrambling to figure out why and studying practically everything from food to environmental factors to whether someone scratches their backside when they wake up.
Just how toxic are you? Take this quiz
It’s not a pleasant thought, but the truth is toxins are all around us. Most times we don't know that what we're taking into our bodies is toxic because we don’t feel an immediate effect. But that doesn't mean damage isn't being done...because it is. Slowly but surely, toxins wreak havoc with your health. Let’s look at the dangers of toxins, see how toxic you might be, and how you can help turn that around.
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Read this before you take another purple pill!
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Is all fructose bad for you?
One of the areas that cause mass confusion in the diet world is sugar, particularly fructose. Fructose has gotten a bad rap, understandably so, because of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and how it has been associated with blossoming backsides, fatty liver disease, diabetes, heart disease and just about every health abomination there is.
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