I came across this website called Underground Wellness this past weekend. It’s run by Sean Croxton. Since I’m tied up all week, you all get to watch some videos from his site. I really dig his delivery and think he’s very easy for the layman to understand.
This first one is called “Is [...]
Let’s talk about a substance that has some seriously bold claims behind it: Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). To listen to proponents, apple cider vinegar “can cure arthritis, guard against osteoporosis, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent cancer, destroy infection, assist in digestion and weight control, maintain memory, and protect the mind from aging.” [...]
Here’s something that I’ve mentioned before (if not here, then elsewhere): Foods, Not Specific Nutrients, May Be Key To Good Health.
In a recent academic review, a University of Minnesota professor in the School of Public Health has concluded that food as a whole, as opposed to specific nutrients, may be key to having a healthy [...]
There’s an interesting discussion about fruit juice over at Wired Berries that I’ve been participating in. Stop in and check it out.
I stand by my contention that fruit juice should not constitute a regular part of a healthful diet. The sugar content is too high and, being a liquid, it is quickly turned [...]
Here is WebMD’s 6 Reasons Americans Aren’t Eating Healthier:
1. Calories
2. Diet and Exercise
3. Breakfast
4. Fats
5. Carbohydrates
6. “Functional” Foods
I’d like to offer my own 6 reasons why we’re not healthier, basing them on those from WebMD.
1. We focus on calories, instead of food: 1000 calories from Twinkies is not the same as 1000 calories from lettuce, [...]
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