Nutrient deficiencies are more common in developed countries than generally realized. The World Health Organization lists iron as the most common nutritional disorder, greater in developing countries but with significant occurrence in industrialized countries. Other organizations mention iron, zinc and vitamin A as common deficiencies, often with severe health detriment over long periods. While this [...]
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Organic versus Genetically Engineered…. The question is still asked, ‘is organic really that important?’ The answer is – if you want your immune system to function properly against disease-causing bacteria and viruses…. the only choice in North America is to buy organic. It’s not about the modification of food, it’s about how it’s modified and [...] While Canada does not endorse growth hormones for milk-producing cattle, America does use growth hormones for non-stop milking. Canadians may not be buying American sourced meat in their local grocery stores but American animal byproducts, including whey powders, protein drinks and cheese, are available in many Canadian stores. The ingredient list of these American sourced [...] A recent study in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine reported that artificial sweeteners contribute to weight gain. Blaming obesity on emotional eating may not be the main culprit! One of the high-profile contributors to that theory is a retired neurosurgeon who is making his findings public on what he considers the main cause…and, [...] The debate may continue on which is better for our health, yogurt or kefir, but the easiest test is eating it to see the result. Both yogurt and kefir are fermented or cultured dairy products that provide calcium, B vitamins, potassium, protein, live enzymes and beneficial bacteria that’s vital for good intestinal health. Both have [...] …better termed, ‘balanced body weight’! Efforts to lose weight often fail long-term when we temporarily cut out fats, focus on salads and low-fat, low-calorie food. As the food restriction causes our function to be strained, we naturally return to previous eating habits. Diet plans [...] |
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