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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 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 [...]

By Contributing Author Ben Kim, D.C., Ph.D., D.A.C.B.N.
Dr. Kim discusses several important lifestyle factors that can have a dramatic effect on the development and progression of this crippling disease.
Diets too high in animal protein and low in vegetable protein: Meat and other high protein foods leave an acid residue in the blood that leads to [...]

Many people are reluctant to change their diets.  It’s very difficult to give up our long-term love affair with rich foods.  Certain foods are as addictive as any substance of abuse and just as potentially dangerous to our health. One argument that people make when confronted with dietary change and adding large quantities of healthy [...]

Reviewed by Contibuting Author Dr. Steven Acocella
Editors Note: Eat This Book is a featured post category.  Nutrition Wire Staff or a contributor reviews a health related book and posts his or her opinion.  Eat This Book has a 1 - 5 ranking system based upon the book’s overall usefulness, credibility and importance: 1 being a useless pack of lies and [...]