High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from cornstarch, and is a combination of fructose and sucrose. It is sweeter and cheaper than sugar and extends the shelf life of products. For these reasons, it has become a popular ingredient in many sodas, fruit-flavored drinks and other processed foods. High fructose consumption contributes to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It raises blood levels of cholesterol and another type of fat, triglyceride. It makes blood cells more prone to clotting, and... Read Full Story
In the kitchen, we have a small television on top of the fridge. The other day I was in there when a pharmaceutical commercial aired. I didn't hear the whole thing and don't know what drug was being advertised. But at the end, when the mandatory side-effects were being disclosed, this certainly caught my attention: "May cause death." I thought to myself, "With a side-effect like that, why even bother?" And have you noticed they no longer say, "Ask your doctor." Instead you hear, "Get it... Read Full Story
Many of the things on this list can also apply to the Internet. As for me, I do not watch much television. I do like my college football, however, and can park it in front of the tube all day on Saturdays if I'm not careful. But now that we have a 16 month old baby, Brady, I don't see myself watching too many games this fall. Oh well. Now on to the list: Produces a hypnotic effect, bypassing the brain's normal filtering mechanismReduces interest in reading and learningThere has been a... Read Full Story
Seventy-five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. This means you most likely need more water in your diet. Dehydration is often the main trigger of daytime fatigue and can cause symptoms such as nausea, stomach aches, and confusion. Drinking at least eight servings (8 oz.) of water each day will increase your energy and help you metabolize fat easier. Toddlers should drink two to three ounces of water per hour and older children should drink four to six ounces per hour. Among... Read Full Story
In most fast food restaurant chains, there are two ingredients that are notably absent from the making of a strawberry milkshake: Milk and Strawberries! During the past two decades, the flavor industry's role in food production has become so influential, many children now like man-made flavors more than the real thing. The average fast food shake now has 59 ingredients, most of which are unpronounceable and found in the "artificial strawberry flavoring." That milkshake probably has the... Read Full Story
During World War II, those Jews who were not immediately exterminated by Hitler's brutal henchmen were herded into disease infested concentration camps. In Hungary, the Nazis set up a camp factory where prisoners were forced to distill tons of human waste and garbage into alcohol to be used as a fuel additive. Perhaps even worse than being forced to labor amid the nauseating odor of stewing sludge was the prisoners' realization that their work was helping to fuel Hitler's war machine. Yet... Read Full Story
Yesterday, I read this article and since I went to school at East Carolina University and am a huge Pirate fan, I just had to post it on my blog: ECU's Joseph Slims Down For Bigger Impact As a former student When Linval Joseph jogs onto the football field this fall, East Carolina's fans probably won't recognize him. "The Incredible Bulk" last season at 373 pounds, Joseph is now an impressive 6-foot-6, 300-pound hulk. In shedding 73 pounds since February, the rising sophomore defensive... Read Full Story
1. They're dead. Much of the goodness is cooked or processed out of our foods. We do not benefit from the enzymes and nutrients the foods normally contain. Dead foods equals dead cells. 2. Lose money. Although fruits and vegetables often appear to be expensive, they are often less expensive than processed foods. Fresh broccoli can cost $0.78/lb, while frozen broccoli can cost $1.19/lb. 3. Wrong market. When you spend money on processed foods, you encourage growth in this market. Spending... Read Full Story
1. When someone first approaches and says you can make a lot of money, it's about the money. 2. When you ask questions about the nutritional value or the processing, and they are vague and keep referring to the money or the many people who have benefited, it's about the money. 3. When you ask for research on the product and they use company produced DVDs, CDs or written testimonies about 'miracle cures', and none of this information uses scientific research, just lots of enthusiasm and... Read Full Story
