The holiday’s are exciting times of reunion and feasting. The food is great, but many of us have anxiety just at the thought of eating all that great food! On top of that, the new year is just around the corner. Can you think of a worse way to start off your new year’s resolution […]
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Why Malnutrition and Obesity Commonly happen at the same Time
Is it possible to be malnourished, anemic and obese at the same time? The answer is a yes according to the Global Nutrition Report. Just take a look at this article from the New York Times and this one from BBC News for all the statistical data on obesity and it’s link to malnutrition. How can obesity […]
Why you Should eat your Vegetables
If you’ve followed my blog article, you’ll notice I’m not a big fan of vegetables. They aren’t necessary for our survival, their nutrient density pales to meats & seafood and some people can’t tolerate them in abundance. With that being said, the right vegetables can add some benefits to our health. Before I go into […]
Low-carb, high-fat diet could replace Dialysis
Ketogenic diets have been historically used to treat epilepsy in the past. For the first time, a low carb ketogenic diet has been bought up in mainstream media. ABC has made a report on a study done on mice. The study suggests that a low carb, ketogenic diet may reverse kidney disease and get someone […]
Don’t give up on Losing Weight for your 2016 Resolution
At the beginning of every year, everyone feels a jolt of fresh air and get hype about their goals. Most goals have something to do with health and weight loss. Unfortunately, by the time spring comes around, most of us have abandoned our weight loss goals. Well, I’m here to help, just in case you’re […]
Why Grains are Unhealthy
I was once a victim of grains myself. Some of my favorite foods were Crafts macaroni and cheese, fresh Italian bread and instant Ramen noodles. It didn’t help that I grew up in a middle eastern household either. We ate pita bread more often than we drank water. At the time, I didn’t realize that […]
The Nitrate and Nitrite Myth
Being a frequent shopper at Trader Joe’s, I happened to run across bacon that was being advertised as “nitrite” and “nitrate” free. Now I love bacon. Bacon is one of the most nutrient dense foods out there. I’m not going to get into the whole “saturated fat is deadly” thing. Here are some resources to look […]
Snorting Smarties: Sugar is Killing Kids!
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/middle-school-warns-snorting-smarties-may-lead-to-nasal-maggots Just when we thought cocaine was bad enough, now we have to watch out for smarties. I wonder who the clever kid to come up with this was? He/she was probably raised by some die hard Scarface fans. All jokes aside, forget the fact that snorting these cancer pills has led to maggots, who […]
Sweden Becomes First Western Nation to Reject The Low fat Bullshit
Looks like Sweden is ahead of us here in the U.S. when it comes to health. Sweden is the first western nation to drop the low fat bullshi’t and jump on board with the scientifically supported low carb, high fat nutritional advice. The switch in dietary advice followed the publication of a two-year study by […]
How I Lost Weight with McDonalds
It actually wasn’t that hard. Once I realized the science behind weight loss, I was able to customize my meals effectively, no matter where I was eating. I learned that simple carbohydrates are the primary culprit when it comes to weight loss. By simply avoiding sugary sodas, grains, starches and condiments (ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ […]