With so much emphasis on low-carb, low-sugar diets lately, fruit is starting to get a bad rap, as people are avoiding it due to its sugar content. Yes, there is sugar in fruit, but the benefits far outweigh the amount of sugar.
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Food and nutrition information is constantly changing. Much of this change can be attributed to new and ongoing research on the impact of diet, human health, and our environment. But there is another reason we are all confused; influencers, bloggers, and celebrities are all jumping on the nutrition band-wagon because there is great money to be made. Health Feedback conducted a study with the Credibility Coalition and found that articles with accurate diet content got less positive reviews, while articles that have exaggerated claims about diet get the most positive reviews.
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The human body has mechanisms in place to maintain a tightly controlled pH of about 7.4. When the pH is out of balance, the result can be metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is defined as “a condition where the body produces too much acid or the kidneys are not removing enough acid.” Metabolic acidosis is inflammatory. The food and liquid we consume has a direct impact on our pH levels.
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The subject of CBD is one of the “hottest” topics right now and with good reason. Believe it or not, every human body, including yours, contains an Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This means you. The ECS regulates your intestinal function, directs eating behavior,...
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Functional food, by definition, has specific nutrients that serve a specific purpose. Functional foods have a positive effect on health beyond their basic nutritional value. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, research shows that disease prevention,...
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“Without cholesterol there is no life.” To fully understand the importance of cholesterol, one needs to look at the...