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I came across this article awhile back: What Does And Doesn’t Affect Immune System.
Scientists know that a number of factors can affect the body’s immune system: poor diet, certain steroids, chronic stress. Now researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that an appetite-controlling hormone also affects the immune system, while natural [...]
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Here’s something interesting I just saw this morning: Pepsi launches ‘healthy’ option. This drink, called Pepsi Raw, “is said to be made from natural ingredients and contain no artificial preservatives, colours, flavourings or sweeteners.”
The calorie content of a 300ml bottle is 117 compared to 126 for normal Pepsi.
Pepsi Raw has only natural ingredients including [...]
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No, it’s not a story about Skip running amok on a sugar binge. It’s Skip, of Mt. Baker CrossFit, unleashing an excellent rant about our national sugar addiction.
I ask you….would any SANE mom or dad consider giving their toddler 7 teaspoons of sugar at any time? (please say NO!!)
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As if their effects on your waistline and health aren’t enough reason, there’s now data showing that sugary soft drinks increase the risk of gout in men.
First, a description of gout:
Gout is a joint disease which causes extreme pain and swelling. It is most common in men aged 40 and older. It is caused by [...]
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Given that the calendar just ticked over to January 1st, 2008, there are a lot of resolutions to eat better and lose weight. Here are ten things to remember as you embark on your health journey.
Junk food doesn’t exist; there is junk and there is food.
Similarly, real food has no nutrition label. Food [...]
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