Category: Diet

Smart About Soy

July 29th, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Superfood soy? Not so fast. Unfortunately many of us have been taught that soy is a health food. But is it?

Soy is present in many processed foods in our American diet, used as a protein replacement in vegetarian and vegan diets, and is promoted for health benefits. While it’s widely used, its many adverse affects are often ignored.

Possible Negative Health Effects

• Impaired thyroid functioning, often leading to hypothyroidism (especially in women).

• High phytoestrogens that can trigger thyroid and autoimmune conditions, especially in infants and women.

• Possible neurological distress, damage and other developmental abnormalities in children.  Continue reading “Smart About Soy”

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Where Weight Loss Goes Wrong

July 24th, 2013 by Jared Rice

There is no shortage of diet books, weight loss programs, shake diets, cleanse protocols, exercise plans and DVD box sets selling the answer to your weight loss goals. The promise of shedding those extra pounds you’re carrying around, and doing it fast, is something that cannot be ignored.

But those pounds that have been added on gradually over 10 years, 20 years or even 30 at a rate of maybe a few pounds per year… they don’t want to come off so fast.  Annoyingly enough, slow and steady wins the race here too.

But there’s another issue here. The diet plans themselves. They may be effective at promoting weight loss. I can’t argue that. They may even tout dietary and lifestyle habits that are actually good for you long-term! Go figure. But as long as we’re following a plan, a “diet,” we’re often not actually learning and building long-term habits.  Continue reading “Where Weight Loss Goes Wrong”

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Incredible, Edible… Hemp

July 23rd, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Hemp is an incredible plant with interesting uses, as well as a fascinating history.

Did you know until the late 1800s, almost all of the paper in the United States was made from hemp? Even the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp. Henry Ford’s car model was made from hemp and wheat straw 1. As if the plant wasn’t versatile enough, hemp seeds were even used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to its nutritionally dense properties 2. Let’s start with how hemp is a powerhouse of nutrition.

How Nutritious is Hemp? 3
The hemp nut is high in tocopherols and tocotrienols (vitamin E). This means that hemp nuts are a great source of antioxidants, kill free radicals, may reduce the risks of cancer and help protect your cells from damage. Hemp nuts also have a perfect balance of omega 6 and omega 3. Continue reading “Incredible, Edible… Hemp”

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Watermelon Gets a Bad Rap

July 1st, 2013 by Jared Rice

WatermelonThe juicy, red-fleshed fruit is treated at summer outings like nature’s popsicle, passed out in wedged cuts to screaming kids as a cold sweet treat on a hot day. Sadly, watermelon’s nutritional value is often perceived similarly as little more than colored flavored sugary water.  In other words… empty calories.  As far as fruit goes, we assume it provides little nutritional value and is higher in sugar than most of its cousins!

Fortunately for these hot summer days, that’s just not true. Watermelon’s sugar content (for one slice) is comparably to that of a medium sized apple.  While it may have a higher glycemic index than other fruits, the glycemic load (measured to account for impact of carbs based on serving size of fruit consumed) is very low. Other fruits commonly thought of as “sugary” like bananas and grapes have glycemic loads 3-4 times higher than watermelon.   Continue reading “Watermelon Gets a Bad Rap”

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Sunday Radio Show: The Link Between Red Meat & Heart Disease

June 28th, 2013 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Stacey J. Bell, D.Sc., R.D., discuss whether L-carnitine is the link between red meat and heart disease.

Stacey J. Bell is a nutritional science doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience and corporate work in the food and dietary supplement industries. Dr. Bell is renowned for scientific rigor, innovation in product development, and explaining the merits of products to customers. She was formerly on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, where she conducted clinical studies.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web.

Last week’s show was a discussion with nutrition and food expert JJ Virgin on weight loss and food intolerances. Click to Listen.

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