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Processed Red Meat Associated with Metabolic Sydrome, Heart Disease

Image courtesy US Govt. An estimated 50 million Americans have Metabolic Syndrome, which means they are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls.  Per the American Heart Association, those with MetS suffer from: abdominal obesity, blood…
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Study of Fish Oil Quality and Content

Independent testing by a White Plains, NY firm, ConsumerLab.com, has found that 7 of 24 fish oil supplements tested exhibited quality problems.  Some products exhibited multiple issues.

  • Three products contained less of the omega 3 fatty acids EPA and/or DHA than claimed,
  • Three product were spoiled (including a children’s supplement)
  • One enteric-coated product released its ingredients too early
  • One supplement for pets exceeded the contamination limit for PCBs.


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Omega-3s Can Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations

Image courtesy of sokhcn.baria-vungtau.gov.vn Here's another example of how omega 3 fatty acids can benefit your health: omega-3s can help people suffering from heart failure. In a study presented at the Heart Failure Society of America 2010 Scientific Meeting, researchers stated that those taking omega-3s over…
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Are Grains Always Good For You? Potential Diabetes Risk

Though we have often heard that whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, but this may not be true for everyone. According to Dr. Mercola, over 85% of Americans have trouble controlling their insulin levels which is related to the development of diabetes.

Eating carbohydrate-containing foods, whether high in sugar or high in starch (such as bread – even organic, whole-grain bread, potatoes, processed breakfast cereals, and rice), temporarily raises blood sugar and insulin levels.
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Vast Majority of Americans Have Inadequate Diets Per National Cancer Institute

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Image courtesy of USDA

A study of over 16,000 US adults has prompted researchers from the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion to announce that almost no one in the population manages to eat withing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The findings, published in the Journal of Nutrition include:
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Reduce Macular Degeneration Risk

The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are selectively absorbed by the macula of the eye in order to protect one from developing diseases like macular degeneration.  A new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association seeks to measure lutein and zeaxanthin consumption by age, sex, and ethnicity. { flex: 1; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; outline: none; } .blog-search-form button { padding: 14px 20px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-left: 0; background: #0073aa; /* WP blue */ color: #fff; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; } .blog-search-form button:hover { background: #005f8d; } .cat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 8px 0; } .cat-title { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; } .cat-title a { text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-weight: 600; } .cat-title .count { color: #777; font-size: 12px; } .toggle-arrow { font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; } .cat-item.open .toggle-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); } .sub-cats { display: none; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 6px; } .sub-cats a { display: block; padding: 4px 0; text-decoration: none; color: #555; font-size: 14px; } .sub-cats a:hover { color: #000; }

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We believe that vision health is intimately connected to overall mental, physical and spiritual health. Therefore we encourage people to look at their overall lifestyle and diet as part of keeping healthy vision and reducing the risk of eye disease onset. This includes diet, regular exercise, and management of daily stress. If one has health issues such as high blood pressure, a thyroid imbalance, any autoimmune disease and/or are on medication(s), these possible contributions to eye disease should considered when working with your health care professional.

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