On July 23, 2015, US Congress voted 64% in favour of passing Bill H.R. 1599, the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015,” which has been the source of much controversy since its introduction back in March of this year. It is so controversial, in fact, that it has been coined “The Dark Act” (short for the “Deny
Here’s another super yummy breakfast idea for those of you who are looking to start your day on the right foot. It has a protein punch without the heavy carbohydrate load of many other breakfast options. Again, my modifications are in bold print. Paleo Egg Muffins Cups (from mydreamshape.com) Ingredients Eggs (6) (Free range, organic)
Fight Disease Causing Inflammation With Vitamin D and Exercise Over the last few years, research has shown that those who are obese have a greater risk of developing chronic illnesses since they typically carry higher levels of inflammatory markers than those of a healthy weight- ones that are associated with diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. We all
Beautiful, beautiful summer! I’m so very happy that it’s here! To me, there is no better way to start the day then by waking up to brilliant sunshine and a pristine blue sky. Now that the summer’s heat is upon us, I, like many others, find myself looking for lighter meal ideas- ones that are fresh, healthy
Within the last decade, we have seen increasing governmental support for the removal of unhealthy trans fat from our food. Eating this fat is linked to an increased level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (also known as the “bad” cholesterol), a buildup of plaque inside the arteries and therefore an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Chronic pain is an unrelenting struggle. Only those who suffer from it can fully understand it’s toll. So many diseases come with nagging to crippling chronic pain that can completely hijack one’s life. Many people feel forced to rely on strong pain killers- some can’t seem to make it through the day without them. But what is at the heart of this pain? Exciting new
Surprisingly, there’s a pretty good chance that they do! Medical News Today recently released a report on how Dr. Samantha Nazareth, a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York, NY, and her colleagues presented this unsettling claim at the Digestive Disease Week 2015 meeting in Washington, DC in May of this year. Prompted
It can be wonderfully refreshing to sip on an iced beverage in the heat of a summer’s day. Water is essential of course, but as we all know, it’s nice to sip on something a little extra special once in a while- especially during those relaxed backyard barbeques with your family and friends. Many ades,
Gut flora, biodiversity, microbiome, probiotics- these words are used so frequently today that they are at risk of one day becoming little more than trendy health topics. To stay on the path to vibrant health, though, it is so important that we don’t fall into that trap. Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals, pesticides, radiation and an unhealthy
If you are diabetic, eating carbohydrates (especially processed ones) is feeding your disease. Living with diabetes is incredibly difficult and it is made even harder still by the current American Diabetes Association dietary guidelines. These guidelines create a vicious cycle: they allow for carbohydrate intake, which increases blood sugar in diabetics, forcing them to take
Vitamin D is an incredibly important nutrient. It is vital to maintaining and promoting good bone and teeth health, neuromuscular and immune function. A deficiency in vitamin D can also increase one’s risk for developing osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism and even dementia. Its no surprise, then, that a sufficient intake of Vitamin D is also vital
Here’s another tasty recipe that is easy to modify to fit your healthy eating plan, yet still tastes fantastic. This one is especially great for those of you who are trying to avoid those processed carbohydrates that so easily feed silent infections. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps from Skinnytaste.com (My additions/modifications are marked with **) Ingredients: 3 lbs 99%
We’ve recently seen so much research coming to light showing the importance of gut bacteria in determining our health, both present and future. And now, a group of Canadian scientists recently discovered just how vital a balanced intestinal flora is during the first stages of life. They looked at the gut bacteria of infants at 3 months and
For anyone who has been eating a standard North American diet for most of their lives, it’s so tough making that jump towards healthy eating! It takes conscious discipline and strength not to fall back into old, unhealthy eating patterns. What makes this transition even harder, though, is the cost of eating healthy. Anyone who has
So often, many of us look at making positive health changes in our lives as insurmountable. “But, I need my daily chocolate fix!” “I cannot live without wheat bread and pasta!” “I love my one glass of wine in the evening- it’s my thing!” We’ve all been there regarding one challenge or another. It’s so
Did you know that angry outbursts are bad for your heart? In European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, researchers studied 313 people who had suffered from acute coronary blockages and asked them about any angry episodes that they might have had in the 48 hours before their symptoms began. They discovered a link between angry outbursts
It amazes me that many governments continue to insist that the use of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is not a harmful practice. The Health Canada website, for instance, suggests that we have little to worry about, stating: While pesticides help protect our food supply, many people are concerned about pesticides on the food they eat. Small amounts of
Back in 2012, Consumer Reports first shocked the public by telling us that, according to their research, many varieties of rice and common processed foods made from rice (even those labelled “organic”) have unsafe levels of organic and inorganic arsenic (a carcinogen). They also stressed that children are especially at risk when eating this grain. Who would
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