The Environmental Working Group just released their newest list of produce that is best to eat organic (dirty dozen), due to high levels of pesticides. The dirty dozen has added 2 veggies to its list making it a dirty dozen +2 (or a dirty bakers dozen +1, whichever you prefer). They also provide a list of... Continue Reading →
What’s your body shape?
Image Source Knowing your body shape is important is knowing your health risks. Of the images above the apple, and possibly the rectangle, are at an increased risk of death and disease if they don't make living a healthy lifestyle a priority. This is because people who carry excess weight in their abdomen are... Continue Reading →
Orthorexia gaining media attention
MTV's TrueLife is having an episode on Orthorexia this Sunday. I haven't watched MTV in over 5 years, so I am ecstatic that I found this article. Orhtorexia is basically the obsession with eating healthy. Every person with orthorexia has extremely strong views for why they eat the way they do. Usually weight has absolutely... Continue Reading →
what needs to be said about NSAIDs
This week was the start of a new physiology block with an amazing professor. His clear-headed view of health and wellness is so inspiring. He calls it his "soapbox" but I often get on the same soapbox, so to me, he is preaching to the choir (something that doesn't happen as often as I'd like).... Continue Reading →
VITAL Study!
Are you a female aged 55 or older, or a male aged 50 or older? Do you want to help determine the effects of vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids on cancer prevention? If so, PLEASE consider participating in the VITAL study. I have no affiliation with this study. It is being run by... Continue Reading →
Digestive Myths
Today's Dietitian had a great article a few months back on digestive myths. Take a look and see if you have been decieved: The Deceptive Dozen Myth 1: Excessive restrictions are necessary—and forever. People with digestive health concerns frequently wind up on overly restrictive diets. Foods are often inappropriately scratched off the “OK” list, resulting in... Continue Reading →
Supplements – proceed with caution
Each year Americans spend billions of dollars on supplements. The reasons for paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year for a product whose validity and integrity have not been tested vary; some take a multi-vitamin/mineral to "ensure" they receive adequate nutrients, while others turn to so-called natural products for other health reasons. An... Continue Reading →
Is your spouse to blame for those extra pounds?
You walked down the aisle, said your vows, and started an incredible journey together. Fast-forward 5 years ... could you still fit into that wedding dress if you wanted? Many people can't. A recent article highlights why this might be in: Is your spouse making you fat?
How 15 minutes can equal 14%
A new study shows that just 15 minutes of exercise per day cut one's risk of death by 14% and extended life by 3 years. Every additional 15 minutes of exercise cut the risk of death by 4%. This can be as simple as walking 15 minutes on your lunch break or after dinner. For... Continue Reading →
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