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Spices are great for adding more “oomph” to any meal. Spices are also known to prevent some diseases and illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and high cholesterol. All you have to know is which spices to add to each foods, and you will be able to enjoy any meal.

Cinnamon is one my favorite spices. It prevents diabetes by levelling blood sugars after you have eaten. It also prevent high cholesterol by immediately making the good cholesterol (HDL) increase. Cinnamon is great for eating with toast, or eating with some cereal and Cheerios. Even some supposed “junk foods” could have cinnamon added, such as oatmeal raisin cookies, or even pancakes and waffles. After dinner, I even take some spoonfuls of cinnamon so I know I will be healthy all Continue Reading

Resveratrol is not new, scientists have been studying its effects for many years. Resveratrol is known for its ability to protect plants from bacteria and fungi, while previous research has also found it helps prevent the negative effects of high-calorie diets and has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential. As a cancer preventer, resveratrol is most effective in studies when it comes in direct contact with the cancer, such as skin cancer or gastrointestinal tumors. If you do drink, switching to red wine might be a healthier option than other forms of alcohol, but if you don’t drink, resveratrol is not a reason to start.

A novel group of drugs that target a gene linked to longevity could provide a way to turn back the clock on the diseases of aging. Resveratrol has also Continue Reading

Potential Barack Obama Supreme Court Nominees

Among the numerous and overwhelming responsibilities that accompany being elected President of the United States, the responsibility having the most enduring consequence is nominating a candidate(s) to serve on the Supreme Court. Justices are appointed for life, but occasionally one or more of the nine Justices will retire or can no longer serve in the court due to an illness. A majority of the Presidential electorate will consider the prospect of these critical nominations, and thus, will cast their vote accordingly.

Supreme Court Basics

The importance of those who serve on this somewhat elusive group of justices is because their decisions will have a profound impact on issues that affect a widespread group of Continue Reading

At any given time, over 40% of women report being on a diet to lose weight. Many people are constantly looking for ways to become slimmer and healthier. And, while most of us now realize that there are no magic bullets, it’s nice to know the little tricks that can help improve our success at losing weight and keeping it off.

One study reported by the UK Tea Council examined the effects of caffeine and green tea on weight loss and maintenance to see if either substance could provide benefit in losing weight and keeping it off.

The study evaluated 76 people who were either overweight or moderately obese. During the study, participants were placed on a very low calorie diet for a period of four weeks, after which they were placed on a weight maintenance program for Continue Reading

As a dietitian, the three most common questions which smokers ask me about diet and smoking, are: (1) Can a diet compensate for health damage caused by smoking? (2) What should I eat if I smoke? (3) If I quit, what type of diet is best to prevent weight gain?

(1) CAN A DIET COMPENSATE FOR SMOKING?

No diet or eating-plan, no matter how nutritious, can neutralise the health damage caused by the 850+ chemicals in tobacco smoke – many of which are carcinogenic. On average, if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, you double your risk of a heart-attack and are five times more likely to suffer a stroke than a non-smoker. At 40 cigarettes a day, you are five times more likely to suffer from sudden cardiac death. Smoking is also the leading cause of lung cancer.

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