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Nutrition and Cancer

Nutrition and Cancer
"It has been estimated that a healthy diet could prevent approximately 30% of all cancers." "those who consumed low amounts of fruits and vegetables were twice as likely to have cancer compared to those who ate high amounts of fruits and vege


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:27:18 PM
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Apples!

Apples!
The Nutrition Journal web-site is a great resource. Only peer-reviewed scientific research. No whacky alternative medicine mumbo-jumbo. From the article Apple phytochemicals and their health benefits: "When compared to many other commonly consumed fruits


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:20:13 PM
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Google Ads pay! And other blog stats.

Google Ads pay! And other blog stats.
In this post I mentioned that I had turned on the Google ad feature for my blog. Well I finally went and checked my account with Google today. Since April 2004, there have been 188 clicks on the banner ad from my web site which equates to earnings of $40.83 f


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:13:08 PM
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Teens see themselves as heavier

Teens see themselves as heavier
From Diet Blog: Teens see themselves as heavier. "A researcher at the University of Delaware did an study involving showing teenage boys and girls a range of silhouettes based on body mass index. When asked to choose which image most closely matched their b


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:10:01 PM
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Nutrition Journal | An anti-cancer diet

Nutrition Journal | An anti-cancer diet
From the Nutrition journal, a review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet: "It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone. Obesity, nutrient sparse foods such as concentrated sugars


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:08:55 PM
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Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Cataracts and Macular Degeneration
The venerable Dr. Weil discusses the role of lutein in common age-related eye disordershere. Lutein is present in yellow and orange fruits like mangoes, corn, carrots, squash. As well as in leafy greens like kale, collards, and bok choi. I find kale almost


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 4:01:50 PM
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Get Antioxidants from Food, Not Supplements

Get Antioxidants from Food, Not Supplements
More support for the idea that a well-balanced diet is better than popping a bunch of pill from the American Heart Association: AHA: Get Antioxidants from Food, Not Supplements People who know me know that I do take nutritional suppliements. These however ar


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 3:52:44 PM
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Teen Girls Need Exercise for Strong Bones

Teen Girls Need Exercise for Strong Bones
This page covers several topics, including: - Seeking Calcium? Reach for Soy. - Teen Girls Need Exercise For Strong Bones.


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 3:43:39 PM
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Do Antioxidants Contribute to Heart Disease?

Do Antioxidants Contribute to Heart Disease?
I'm not a big fan of vitamin supplements. It seems better to get your vitamins from whole foods, rather than from synthetic chemical extracts. This article ( Do Antioxidants Contribute to Heart Disease?) indicates that there may be additional reasons to avoi


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 3:38:34 PM
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Too Much Dieting May Harm Immune System

Too Much Dieting May Harm Immune System
According to Dr. Weil, "If you’re a woman, a new study suggests that immune health is best when your weight is stable but can be compromised by yo-yo dieting "


Glyconutrients, Vitamins and Nutrition
Originally Posted on 5/11/2005 3:34:24 PM
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