Because Americans are eating less high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the makers of HFCS want to change its name to "corn sugar" to improve its image and sales. On September 14, 2010, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) applied to the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
The Truth About Cholesterol – Hold That Hamburger Bun
September 18, 2010 by
This article is dedicated to my friend whom I was talking to today about her doctor's visit. Her new doctor wants her to go on a 1500 to 1600 calorie, low-carb diet. Wow, I'm impressed that her doctor realizes that carbs cause major health … [Read more...]
A Funny Thing Happened before Drinking an Orange Juice
September 13, 2010 by
"That orange juice will kill you," said a French waitress to my husband's boss years ago, when the boss was in Paris on business, eating his normal breakfast at the hotel. Later, the boss related the incident, and we all thought that was really … [Read more...]
Essential Dietary Supplements
August 30, 2010 by
I made an interesting observation of my blood pressure (BP) this morning after I started taking 5 dietary supplements this week (magnesium citrate, coQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin E, and lemon-flavored cod liver oil), based on the recommendations … [Read more...]
Calcium Supplements Can Be Harmful
August 24, 2010 by
Just yesterday, I received a new email notification from NutritionData talking about the dangers of calcium supplements, linked to a new study "Study: Calcium May Increase Heart Attack Risk." Interestingly enough, in the book I just read, The Protein … [Read more...]