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We have known for a while that both red meat and processed meats derive a much higher percentage of calories from saturated fat and trans fat than most other animal products and are less healthy choices.  However, fat is is not the only bad actor and several studies show heart disease may be the least of [...]

by Contibuting Author Thomas Sparrow, D.C.
Vitamin D deficiency is emerging as one of the most significant contributors of increased disease risk to be identified in many years.   There is mounting evidence to suggest the vitamin D deficiency is as severe a disease risk as smoking cigarettes.  Heart disease, cancer,  musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune disease have all [...]

by Contibuting Author Allison Metro, D.M.D., D.A.C.B.N.
A study published April 13, 2009 in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine systematically reviewed 146 prospective cohort studies and 43 randomized controlled trials, published between 1950 and 2007, which investigated subjects’ dietary habits and heart health.  The focus of the study was not to further establish a relationship [...]

Steven Acocella, M.S., D.C., DACBN
More supportive research on the benefits of flax seed in our diets has recently been published.  Researchers concluded in a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods that flaxseeds contain amino acids that may help lower blood pressure. The study is a bit complicated, but scientists determined a protein in [...]

In upcoming posts I will be writing in detail on fats.  How they are digested, the good the bad and the ugly and how they effect our health.  For starters here’s a great lead-in story by the Almond Board of California.  They have complied 9 rock solid studies that clearly show the relationship between the [...]

Reviewed by Contibuting Author Dr. Steven Acocella
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A resent study released by the Bio-Communications Research Institute and the University of Texas cite evidence that a constellation of factors may be contributing to an increasing decline in the nutrient density and composition of produce farmed in both the United stares and the UK.  The authors of the study found that when they planted [...]