Category Archives: Random Nutritional Information

The Raw Foods Movement

The raw foods movement has been rapidly gaining popularity over the past 10-15 years. Raw food magazines, books, food catalogs and even restaurants have popped up all across the U.S. Devotees of this movement claim that switching over to raw … Continue reading

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Dairy Foods: Are They Essential to Prevent Osteoporosis?

It is common knowledge that dairy products are good sources of calcium and that eating a diet rich in calcium can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones). Despite these well-known facts, some individuals still opt … Continue reading

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The Gas We Pass

Whether or not one admits to it, everyone has been guilty of “passing gas” at one time or another. Despite the fact that “letting one out” has a terrible social stigma and can be quite embarrassing, it is actually an … Continue reading

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Acrylamide: A Cancer Causing Agent In Your Food?

When you hear that eating certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, decreases your risk of cancer, there is a pretty good chance you will start incorporating them into your diet. On the flip side, if a particular food may … Continue reading

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Waist to Height Ratio: The New Determinant of Health Risk

BMI or Body Mass Index, a ratio of weight to height, has long been considered one of the best measures for assessing overall health risk.Getting your BMI into a healthy range used to be considered a top health priority.  However, … Continue reading

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Food Borne Illnesses: How to Ensure That Your Food is Safe

If you have ever had food poisoning, then you know how terrible the experience can be. Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, fever, chills, vomiting, headache…these are some of the symptoms commonly felt as a result of a food-borne illness. What causes … Continue reading

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