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If you are looking for solid, useful information about health and nutrition, this site is for you. Instead of treating every bit of preliminary research that crosses the newswire as a "breakthrough," I try to focus on the important research and ideas that can make a significant difference in your health and well-being. Here, you’ll find articles, product and book reviews, recipes, and other solutions that make it easier to stay healthy and live well.
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Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.
new and noteworthy
Calcium supplements: too much, too late?
Friday, July 30, 2010
A lot of women are wondering whether to continue taking their calcium supplements today. A new study shows that taking calcium may increase your risk of a heart attack by 20 to 30 percent. What's worse, it may not be doing all that much to strengthen your bones. In my opinion, the way we take.. .. read more..
Can heat "deactivate" the protein in your food?
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Q. I was told that adding protein powder to hot beverages can deactivate the protein. Then I read something about adding it to hot oatmeal. What's the deal? A. Let me start with the quick and dirty answer: Stirring protein powder into a hot beverage or bowl of oatmeal doesn.. .. read more..
How to use the Nutrient Search Tool (better)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Q. I love the idea of the Nutrient Search Tool, especially that I can search for foods using multiple criteria, but I don't understand how the rankings work for multiple nutrient searches? Can you explain? A. The Nutrient Search Tool is a terrific way to find foods that give you more of what you wa.. .. read more..
Fat-burning power of fat may be over-rated
Monday, July 26, 2010
Hold the skim latte and bring on the butter? High-fat breakfasts are the latest diet trend, after a study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that rats who ate a high fat breakfast burned more fat throughout the day than rats who ate a high carbohydrate breakfast. But the realit.. .. read more..
How much sunshine do you need to get your vitamin D?
Friday, July 23, 2010
There's been a lot of hand-wringing lately about people not getting enough vitamin D. Deficiency is quite common--especially among kids, the elderly, and those with dark skin. And a growing list of diseases and conditions are being linked with vitamin D deficiency. (See also Your Brain o.. .. read more..
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