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30 07, 2011

Too Much Sugar Increases Risk for Heart Disease

Adults who consume high levels of sugar have significantly elevated levels of several risk factors for heart disease,

30 07, 2011

Melatonin: The New Anti-Aging Supplement?
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Melatonin: The New Anti-Aging Supplement?

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Melatonin: The New Anti-Aging Supplement?

Melatonin is a supplement widely used to combat jet lag and alleviate short-term bouts of insomnia.

17 07, 2011

Whey (Not Soy) Protein Shakes Help You Stay Thin
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Whey (Not Soy) Protein Shakes Help You Stay Thin

So who IS “The Biggest Loser”?

Whey (Not Soy) Protein Shakes Help You Stay Thin

According to a new study from the US Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center, whey protein powder

17 07, 2011

Book Review: "Sugar Nation"
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Book Review: "Sugar Nation"

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Book Review: "Sugar Nation"

As you know, I don’t often do book reviews, but once in a while a book comes along that is so important that I just have to

17 07, 2011

Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Inches?
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Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Inches?

So who IS “The Biggest Loser”?

Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Inches?

A study from Brazil suggests that two tablespoons a day of coconut oil can not only help you drop inches, it can also raise protective, HDL (“good”)

10 07, 2011

Sodium to Potassium Ratio More Important Than Sodium Alone!

A high sodium intake, especially when combined with a low potassium intake, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular

10 07, 2011

The Krill Oil vs Fish Oil Debate

For a long time I’ve fielded questions from readers about the Krill Oil vs Fish Oil debate. Krill oil comes from krill, a small crustacean that looks like a shrimp on steroids. They inhabit the

2 07, 2011

Can Diet Sodas Cause Weight Gain?
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Can Diet Sodas Cause Weight Gain?

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Can Diet Sodas Cause Weight Gain?

San Diego, CA - The perception that diet sodas are a benign alternative to highly sweetened beverages might be dangerously

2 07, 2011

Vitamin D and Diabetes: Is There a Link?
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Vitamin D and Diabetes: Is There a Link?

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Vitamin D and Diabetes: Is There a Link?

San Diego, CA - Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood appear to be associated with a reduced risk of incident diabetes

26 06, 2011

Salt and the Low Carb Diet

The following is adapted from the forthcoming book, "The Art and science of Low Carbohydrate Living" by Jeff S. Volek, PhD, RD,

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