Let’s face it, the United States is having a growing problem in obesity, diabetes and heart disease. We don’t have a shortage of doctors, we don’t have a shortage of personal trainers or nutritionist and we absolutely do not have a shortage of information. As a matter of fact, we are at a point where […]
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Five foods that are Slowing down your Weight Loss
Whenever the new year comes around, a lot of people begin to focus on their health, especially weight loss. Unfortunately, not a lot of people stay the course, but some do. For those that are staying the course, but are having trouble with weight loss, here are five foods that might be the culprit. Root […]
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 […]
The Special Benefits of Gaining Weight
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 […]
The top Three Super Breakfast Meals
I’ll start by saying this list is my top three meals based on nutrient density, macro nutrient profile and practicality. Different variations of these meals can be made, but overall, these are amazing starting meals for the day. Steak and Eggs The type of steak is what makes this a powerhouse breakfast. With a ton […]
Top 5 Super Foods you Don’t Know About
Bacon Bacon is the number one super food because it’s a breakfast favorite already. EVERYONE loves bacon and the only reason someone would avoid it is because they’re afraid its unhealthy. Ironically, after years of being on the top 5 deadliest foods list the evidence is now overwhelming in its favor. The war on saturated fat is […]
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 […]
How to get rid of Heartburn and GERD Without Medication
Here are some simple steps to prevent or eliminate these conditions. For starters, heartburn and GERD are not caused by too much stomach acid. They are caused by too little stomach acid and bacterial overgrowth in the stomach and intestines. Successful treatment is based on restoring proper stomach acid production and eliminating bacterial overgrowth. These […]
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 […]