Why People Eat Less Red Meat

Once a mainstay of the American diet, consumption of red meat has steadily declined since the 1960’s.  This is due to its association with increased risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other degenerative diseases. Notably, red meat has several excellent features, beyond taste. From a nutrition standpoint, it contains a wealth…

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I’ve Never Met a Blueberry I Didn’t Love

This is the true and uncensored confession of a blueberry addict. Blueberry consumption (and production) in the US has skyrocketed since 1995. from just 1 pound of blueberries a year in the 1990’s, today the average American consumes nearly 5 pounds of blueberries. Of course, averages are a lie, because I personally eat about 3…

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Coconut Oil Unhealthy, Says New Research

Coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fats, yet somehow people think it is a healthy oil. In fact, 3 out of 4 Americans rated it as healthy. Even 1 out of 3 dietitians rate coconut oil as healthy. The last time we posted about coconut oil was 3 years ago. We wrote that emerging…

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How to Lose Belly Fat

One of the frequently asked questions by dieters is a variation on the theme of “the fastest way to lose belly fat”. It is totally understandable that people want to lose the flab they see when looking at their toes. This is a painful reality to face, especially during summer, aka bikini-season. Belly fat is…

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Sugar – Food or Drug?

One of the most frequently heard phrases in dieting circles is “I’m addicted to sugar”. This brings up an interesting question. Is sugar a food, or is it a drug? The line may not be so clear, but research coming out of Australia has demonstrated the addictive nature of sucrose, the scientific term for table…

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