Have you ever heard of sugar alcohols? You would be amazed at just how many products contain some form of sugar alcohol. For some people these can cause all sorts of digestive issues such as bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea. Many “sugar-free” foods have sugar alcohols which can be as bad or worse for you than […]
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I love this Cleveland Clinic “love your heart” icon February is love your heart month and a perfect time to stress the importance of taking care of this very important organ that powers everything we do. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the US and the link between too […]
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No, no, no, I meant Valentine’s Day. However, it could be Sugar Day given how much added sugar will most likely be consumed today. Something I crave and a sweet treat weakness of mine, is dark chocolate. So today I am going to eat one piece and save the other two for tomorrow and the […]
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I do not know one person who does not like the taste of sugar! Some like salty more, but I have never had someone tell me they did not like the taste of “sweetness”. The taste of sugar is so intoxicating and sweet, it appears in the lyrics of many popular songs. For example: “Sugar, […]
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Most people like the “taste of sweetness”. My featured photo illustrates that for many, sugar has become as addictive as “crack cocaine”. This is why in the coming weeks I plan to blog about the significant negative health consequences of our over consumption of added sugar. Residents of Blue Zones do not eat sugar by […]
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Soft drinks account for about half of Americans sugar intake. Most in the Blue Zones drank coffee, tea, water, and wine. Never drink soft drinks. I enjoy sipping many different varieties of tea, but my favorites are all types of green teas. Thanks to Clara for the Rishi Matcha green tea! Water-Adventists recommend 7 glasses of water daily. Research […]
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Blue Zone residents eat whole foods (i.e. not egg white omelets) . They get everything that they need from nutrient filled whole foods. A “whole food” is one that is made from a single ingredient and not highly processed to change the food’s nutritional profile. In Blue Zone areas, the centenarians eat foods grown close […]
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The bread eaten in Blue Zones is unlike the bread most Americans eat. Most Americans eat bread that is made with bleached white flour that spikes insulin levels because it metabolizes quickly into sugar. Blue Zone breads are made of a variety of whole grains such as rye, barley, or wheat. These whole grain breads […]
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Towards the end of last year I spent many weeks blogging about the Blue Zones. Research from those areas of the world with the greatest longevity has given us so much valuable information regarding how we can improve our health and wellness. This week I will finish blogging about valuable food guidelines take from the […]
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Tokyo is a bustling, beautiful city that is difficult to see in less than twenty-four hours. The weather was perfect for getting out for a city walk to take in some sights and have one last sushi/miso soup lunch. We wandered through the park-like setting of the Tokyo Imperial Palace which is the primary residence […]
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