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Soy: Health Food or Toxin?
It seems the Europeans are far ahead of Americans when it comes to soy. In July of 1996, the British Department of Health issued a warning that the phyto-estrogens found in soy-based infant formulas could adversely affect infant health. Soy formula should only be given to babies on the advice of a health professional after careful consideration. Why?
Apr 27, 2008 - 4:04:27 pm
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The Allure of Sugar
When we think of sugar, we think of sweetness, decadence, luxury, a special treat. But the truth is that sugar has become an insidious uninvited guest in almost everything we put in our mouths. This is frightening in light of the fact that a survey of medical journals produced findings "implicating sugar as a causative factor in kidney disease, liver disease, shortened lifespan, increased desire for coffee and tobacco, as well as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.” It's time to re-evaluate our relationship with sugar...
Jun 10, 2007 - 9:02:03 pm
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Whole Foods in Focus: Beets
Let's talk about beets, shall we?
Jun 6, 2007 - 8:09:16 am
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Athletic Performance and Nutrition
No matter what type of athlete you are, professional or weekend warrior, young or old, what you eat and drink can be the difference between first and last place, or just keeping up with your teammates.
Apr 16, 2007 - 9:14:34 am
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Hippocrates' Broth
There is a tradition of warm broths and nourishing soups as part of the healing process in cultures around the world. Many believe that the oldest broth of all was created by the father of medicine, Hippocrates. He recommended that a rich mineral broth could cure many ills and in fact, he was right.
Dec 2, 2006 - 7:55:56 am
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Getting Familiar With Protein
It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of adequate dietary protein, when considering the modern day athlete.
Both strength and endurance of an athlete's body exist in a perpetual cycle of muscle breakdown and rebuilding and, as a result, have much greater protein requirements than people who choose to not engage in regular strenuous physical activity.
Supplementation may be the answer.
Nov 15, 2000 - 11:16:50 am
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