Diet — Page 62

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]

Being Organic On a Budget

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

If you shop at a typical supermarket, the prices on organic produce might be enough to convince you that only the rich can afford an organic diet. But you, too, can afford to eat organic. The first step is to… [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]

Living an Organic Lifestyle – Letter From the Editor

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

I don’t live a perfect organic lifestyle. I don’t always eat exactly what I should. I miss workouts. Sometimes I drink alcohol, though I don’t believe even one glass of red wine is good for me. But I am careful… [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]

Vitamins and Minerals

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

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Though it seems like everyone is supplementing their diet with some form of calcium, most people are deficient. Your body can’t process calcium if you don’t have enough magnesium and you… [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]