Food Facts

Dandelions

August 1, 2009 by Jennifer Spaide
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Often considered a pesky weed, dandelions have become an underappreciated, yet highly nutritious, perennial plant. Dandelion’s scientific name is Taraxacum Officinale, which roughly translated means the “official remedy for disorders.” Dandelion leaves (along with the roots and flowers) have enjoyed… [read]

High Fructose Corn Syrup A Sweet Surprise?

October 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

I’m watching TV and I see a commercial where a couple is in the park and the girl offers the guy a taste of her Popsicle. It’s a red Popsicle—a nutrient free snack of frozen artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and… [read]

High Fructose Corn Syrup, A Not So Sweet Surprise

October 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Though the commercial said “It’s OK in moderation,” most Americans do NOT ingest a moderate amount of high fructose corn syrup. This sweetener is used in so many refined products, it’s actually difficult to find processed foods that don’t contain… [read]

Everything You Should Know About Fat

September 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 16, 2015

Our bodies need fat. Stored fat insulates body organs against shock, helps maintain body temperature, and serves as energy stores. More than 60 percent of our brain is made of fat. Fats that come from our diet are necessary for… [read]

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

September 1, 2008 by Raymond Francis
Last updated on: August 24, 2018

Unjustly maligned for decades, coconut oil is reemerging as a miracle fat that boosts energy, burns fat, is antibiotic, and helps with thyroid problems. In the past, poorly done, misleading studies were used to discredit the saturated fats in coconut… [read]

Hot & Cold Hydrotherapy

August 5, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Many alternative health care practitioners believe one of the most effective treatments for a wide array of diseases and ailments is hot and cold hydrotherapy, but very few are willing to say it can help cure cancer and many other… [read]

Raw Cruciferous Vegetables Prevent Cancer

August 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 3, 2016

Researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo have discovered that eating raw cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage has been found to decrease the risk of developing bladder cancer by 40 percent. What’s astonishing about this study… [read]