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Should Sugar Be Banned?

February 15, 2012

That’s the argument of Dr. Lustig, a bit of a sugar eccentric who pops up on the internet every few years with attention grabbing flare. His latest opinion piece, printed in Nature, suggests that sugar is so toxic it should be regulated outright. He’s not entirely wrong—Americans in particular consume far too much sugar, causing [...]

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November 14th was World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease that is projected to affect 10% of adults by 2030, and yet few people are fully educated about diabetes, and important prevention tips like what are diabetes triggers. About Diabetes: Diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to manage glucose (sugar) in the [...]

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It turns out, having the wrong kind of gut bacteria can affect more than just your gastrointestinal tract. While we understand probiotics role in digestion, aiding enzyme creation and food break down as well as discouraging foreign pathogens from taking root, scientists are still exploring what is probiotic’s relationship to other aspects of health, including [...]

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Many people think that they have bad teeth (suffering lots of cavities) when in reality their teeth are fine; it’s their health and nutrition causing the problem of “bad teeth”. Your teeth are made of mineral. Food, which is usually more acidic than the mouth, causes demineralization. Fortunately, remineralization is also constantly occurring. When demineralization [...]

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Severe magnesium deficiencies are rare in developed countries, but subtle magnesium deficiencies could actually be quite common…just not well defined. What Is Magnesium? Magnesium is one of the most common minerals in your body. It has HUNDREDS of functions, including: Supporting Heart Health (aids potassium absorption and may help lower blood pressure and reduce other [...]

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