Comparison between the American diet and the French diet, from Wikipedia under The French Paradox: French diet comparisons In his book, The Fat Fallacy, Dr. Will Clower suggests the French paradox may be narrowed down to a few key factors, namely: Good fats versus bad...
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Pomegranate-Glazed Stuffed Roast Turkey
Courtesy of Clean Eating - Nov/Dec 2009 Serves: 14 Hands-on Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 4 to 4 1/2 hours (includes roasting) Ingredients: TURKEY *2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped *Zest 1 lemon *1 tsp fresh ground black pepper *1/4 tsp sea salt *1 14-16 lb turkey,...
Cauliflower Mash Recipe
This is an excellent side dish that compliments grilled or seared fish, chicken, turkey or pork. Ingredients: 1 large head fresh cauliflower 4-6oz fresh Bella Mushrooms, diced 2-3 oz fresh green onions, cleaned and diced 2-3 cloves garlic, diced (depends on how much...
2009 International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference
Written by Scott Kolasinski During June 15th and 16th, I visited the 2009 International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference in New Orleans, LA. The ISSN is the only nutritional organization devoted solely to sports nutrition so I look forward to attending...
September Recipe – Gazpacho with Shrimp and Avocado Relish
(Delivered to you from Analisa) Soup Ingredients: 1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp 3/4c chopped red bell pepper 1/4c chopped fresh cilantro 3 tbsp chopped red onion 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 lb plum tomatoes, seeded and...
12 Minutes to a Big Mac Attack
The Economist publised a brief article that shows the purchasing power of wages in big cities around the world. And the purchased item used for comparison? A McDonald's Big Mac hamburger. Workers in Mexico City, Mexico, must slog for 2.5 hours to afford the same Big...
Poor High-Fat Diet Studies
It is because of poor high-fat diet studies like this that high-fat diets get such a bad rep. Another study has found that those studying a ketogenic (one that will create ketones in the body) or high-fat diet is not accurate unless it lasts for at least 2-3 weeks....
Your Heart on Wonder Bread
For those who still think that dietary fat--particularly saturated fat--causes heart disease, consider the mounting evidence that refined carbohydrates (from grains) and fast-releasing carbohydrates (like white potatoes) can impact the health of your heart by turning...
Cruciferous Vegetables: Nutritional Powerhouses
With the growing baby boomer population reaching retirement age at increasing numbers, there is a greater interest in “preventative medicine.” The evidence is steadily growing that, not too surprising, a majority of diseases can be attributed to our diet. In fact, the...
What are We Really Craving When We Crave?
Many classify themselves as somebody who craves chocolate, or crunchy-salty foods (such as potato chips and French fries), or both and we classify these as a “carb-craver” or “carb-lover”. However, it might not be as cut-and-dry as what I thought. A study published in...