The Olive Oil Industry is Full of Fraud — you may not be eating the real thing
The olive oil industry is riddled with fraudulent practices. Most olive oil is a low-grade mixture of olive oil and canola oil that has been deodorized and artificially colored — even if the label states “extra virgin, cold pressed.” Even if the label states that it was made in Italy.
Beans, beans…they’re good for your health?
Professor Maurice Bennink, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, says eating beans can reduce malnutrition and chronic diseases.
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March 31, 2008 Too Many Trans Fats Can Make You Fat
by Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire — A new animal study found that a diet high in trans fats increases risk of insulin resistance and obesity, especially abdominal obesity, which is associated with heart disease. Choosing monounsaturated fat instead—as is found in olives, olive oil, avocado, and nuts and seeds—is a healthful alternative. The new [...] view the article
March 22, 2008 Health Tip #3: Nix High Fructose Corn Syrup
Here’s another health tip for you if you just want to make one simple change for the better in your daily life. Here it is. Ready? Don’t eat anything that contains high fructose corn syrup. If you see high fructose corn syrup listed on a food label or beverage or condiment, don’t consume it. Some [...] view the article
February 19, 2008 Diabetes: Education Falls Short
Dr Joseph Mercola writes: Fact: Very little relationship exists between what a patient knows about diabetes and his or her control of its related cardiovascular risk factors and whether or not he or she ultimately succeeds or fails, indicated a study by Duke Clinical Research Institute. Research found that improved disease knowledge alone does not [...] view the article
April 16, 2007 Blood Sugar, Diabetes & Nutrition
by Vic Shayne, PhD Diabetes is a common disease, unfortunately, in our modern society. There are several reasons for this, but the most glaring is the fact that people are not eating the right kinds of foods. Certainly, sugar is a major problem, as the average American eats more than 140 pounds of sugar a [...] view the article