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    20 Nutrition Facts That Should Be Common Sense (But Aren’t)

    20 Nutrition Facts That Should Be Common Sense (But Aren’t)

    Common sense is surprisingly rare in nutrition. All sorts of myths and misconceptions are being spread around, even by so-called experts. The mainstream media is part of the reason for all the nutrition confusion out there. Photo credit: Shutterstock Here are 20 nutrition facts that should be common sense (but clearly aren’t). 1. Artificial Trans Fats […]

    6 Easy Steps to Go Vegan

    6 Easy Steps to Go Vegan

    A few years ago, you probably didn’t known any vegans. Most of us didn’t. Now you probably have a dozen friends who have adopted this no meat/no dairy/no animal products of any kind diet. It sounds healthy; it even sounds a little tempting. But it also sounds like a lot of work and a little […]

    Why I am a Pegan—or Paleo-Vegan—and Why You Should Be Too

    Why I am a Pegan—or Paleo-Vegan—and Why You Should Be Too

    As a doctor, it is my job to figure out the best way to keep my patients healthy. We now know that food is medicine, perhaps the most powerful drug on the planet with the power to cause or cure most disease. If food is more than just calories, if food is information that controls […]

    50 Healthiest Foods on the Planet

    50 Healthiest Foods on the Planet

    Eating healthy does not have to be boring. There are massive amounts of food that are both healthy and tasty. Here are the 50 healthiest foods on Earth. Most of them are surprisingly delicious. Calorie for calorie, vegetables are among the world’s most concentrated sources of nutrients. There is a wide variety available, and it is best to eat many different […]

    6 Ways to Avoid Parabens

    6 Ways to Avoid Parabens

    You’ve probably heard about parabens. These synthetic compounds are used in a host of products as preservatives to prevent bacteria and fungus growth. They’ve proven effective in doing that. But you may also have heard some of the scary stories that have been circulating for years about these chemicals. Bar soaps are low in moisture and […]

    Pink Is Not Green: Companies That Support Fighting Cancer Should Not Use Chemicals That Cause It

    Pink Is Not Green: Companies That Support Fighting Cancer Should Not Use Chemicals That Cause It

    Everyone remembers the Komen vs Planned Parenthood scandal from a couple years ago, right? To recap: Susan G. Komen for the Cure defunded Planned Parenthood because, in addition to providing breast health services, they also offer—gasp—contraception and abortions. While Komen eventually caved to public pressure and reversed their decision, the damage was done. The scandal […]

    Ice Cream Giant Announces Plans to Stop Using Milk From Cows Treated With Artificial Hormone rBST

    Ice Cream Giant Announces Plans to Stop Using Milk From Cows Treated With Artificial Hormone rBST

    The ice cream giant Breyers announced yesterday it will stop using milk from cows treated with the controversial hormone rBST. The artificial growth hormone, which stands for recombinant bovine somatotropin, is a genetically engineered hormone that farmers inject into cows to increase milk production. It’s controversial because it’s been linked to a slew of health problems in cows, and consequently, humans who […]

    4 Steps to Detoxify Your Kitchen

    4 Steps to Detoxify Your Kitchen

    Most likely, the food industry holds your kitchen hostage. No doubt your cupboards and pantry are filled with ultra-processed fare. Detoxifying your kitchen allows you to escape these shackles and transform your kitchen to a place of wellness. A healthy kitchen provides the foundation for a healthy you. If you make your kitchen a safe […]