Archives for the ‘Nutrition Articles’ Category

To GMO or Not to GMO: Why Genetically Modified Foods are Dangerous

By • Jun 22nd, 2011 • Category: News, Nutrition Articles

genetically modified food

GM foods were made possible by a technology developed in the 1970s whereby genes from one species are forced into the DNA of other species. Genes produce proteins, which in turn can generate characteristics or traits. The promised traits



The 3 Hidden Reasons Why Most Diets Fail

By • May 27th, 2011 • Category: News, Nutrition Articles

Diet failure

Reason #1: Failure to Setup a Support Structure

Ask yourself this question: Do the people you spend time with, either while at work or during personal time, share similar health goals and priorities with you? If the answer is …



The Best Protein for a Detoxification Diet, and How to Take It

By • Mar 15th, 2011 • Category: Features, Nutrition Articles

A detoxification diet is a great way to begin a new, health lifestyle. Just about every detoxification diet plan, including our Body Transformation Plan, utilizes protein powder as part of a balanced meal replacement because they are nutritionally dense, …



About Cholesterol Numbers

By • Mar 8th, 2011 • Category: Features, Nutrition Articles

About Cholesterol Numbers - What is Cholesterol

The word Cholesterol comes from two Greek words, khole, and stereos. Khole means bile, and stereos means solid, which in this indicates that the molecule is part of a class called sterols (the …



What Vitamins to Take, and How to Take Them

By • Mar 5th, 2011 • Category: Features, News, Nutrition Articles, Spotlight

Do you currently take a multivitamin? What vitamins to take is one of the most popular questions I receive on twitter, and facebook, and this blog; I’m glad people are asking me this question, because there are two very …



Soy, Soy Milk and Thyroid Disease

By • Mar 2nd, 2011 • Category: News, Nutrition Articles

Links between Soy Milk and Thyroid disease have become more and more public in recent years. In a very high profile case,  Dr. Kayla Daniel, soy milk and other soy products may be linked hypthyroidism in Oprah Winfrey.

According to …



Eating Soy While Pregnant – Dangerous To Fetus?

By • Mar 1st, 2011 • Category: News, Nutrition Articles

green soybeans / ??There is a huge national debate going ton today about soy. It’s being reported in the news, argued by doctors, dietitians, nutritionists, and bodybuilders. If you go to your local book store, you’ll find literally dozens of books proclaiming the …



Indigestion Burping | Indigestion Belching

By • Feb 28th, 2011 • Category: Nutrition Articles

Indigestion Burping and Indigestion Belching are a very common response to a fairly common condition where there isn’t enough stomach acid to properly begin the digestion process; this condition is called Hypochlorhydria.

Hypochlorhydria Related Indigestion Burping

When talking about digestion, very few …



The Harmful Side Effects of Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame)

By • Feb 25th, 2011 • Category: Nutrition Articles, Spotlight

Have you ever suffered from a nagging symptom like blurry vision, eye pain, frequent headaches, or extreme sensitivity to noise? Do you get occasional dizziness and have no idea why?

What is Aspartame?

Neurons in the brain - illustration

Aspartame is the scientific name for the artificial sweetener contained in …



Trigger Foods: Foods That Trigger Physical and Emotional Response

By • Feb 22nd, 2011 • Category: Features, Nutrition Articles

Many times when I’m hosting a nutrition workshop, the topic of trigger foods arises. Unfortunately, many people are confused by the concept of trigger foods, as there are many different categories of triggers. For instance, there are foods that …