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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
Soy isn't affecting men's hormone levels...but something is
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A new analysis seems to put to rest concerns that eating too much soy could affect testosterone levels in men. Soy contains weak plant estrogens and many have worried that the increasing popularity of soy products (and the ubiquitous use of soy-based additives and ingredients) could be de-ma.. .. read more..
New devices measure your metabolism, but how accurate are they?
Monday, June 29, 2009
To maintain your weight, you need to match your calorie intake to your calorie usage. And if you're trying to lose weight, you need to make sure that you consistently take in fewer calories than you are using. Most people simply estimate how many calories they can afford using tools such as our.. .. read more..
Are BMI guidelines for the birds?
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Q. I recently read that the standard BMI calculation and guidelines aren't accurate for African-Americans and other ethniticies. Can you explain why and do you have recommendations for ethnic specific guidelines? A. Your BMI, or body mass index, is nothing more than a way of expressing yo.. .. read more..
Manufacturers replacing high fructose corn syrup with sugar. Big deal.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
It no longer matters whether it's actually true that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is toxic to our livers, full of mercury, or to blame for exploding obesity rates. The tales that have been told about HFCS have become so pervasive that it's beginning to hurt sales. Say .. .. read more..
Regular versus instant oatmeal
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Q. I have been eating instant oatmeal almost daily for a couple of years now. A friend recently told me I have been wasting my time if I thought I was eating it for nutritional reasons. Is instant oatmeal less effective than the regular stuff? A. Actually, the nutritional differences between regula.. .. read more..
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