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Red meat consumption doubles risk of colon cancer, says study; is it time to go vegetarian yet?

06th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing A current study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows a doubling of the risk of colon cancer for people who are heavy consumers of red meat. More specifically, it shows that the risk doubles ... Read >
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Many 'healthy' and vegetarian foods contain MSG in the form of yeast extract

26th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing There's a great deal of deception in the labeling of food products found at your local grocery store and even at many health food stores. A disturbing trend I've noticed is that many vegetarian products and grocery items... Read >
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Body odor can be eliminated through a change in diet

26th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing This article touches on a subject that's quite sensitive to many people: body odor. Let's explore the link between the foods you choose to consume and the odor produced by your body (there is a direct correlation). Wi... Read >
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Lack of basic nutrition creates generation of criminals, prison system society

07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that children who experience malnutrition exhibit strikingly increased behavioral disorders and aggressive behavior as they grow older. The study looked a... Read >
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, has a simple cause: poor nutrition and food additive

30th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing New research is appearing now that's showing the link between the consumption of food additives by children — especially food colorings — and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Well-informed parents have ... Read >
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Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods

05th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing A study published last year in the journal Biological Psychiatry shows that certain foods are better at treating depression than antidepressant drugs. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in a compound... Read >
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Sedentary lifestyle causes more deaths than smoking, says study

28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing Following a sedentary lifestyle is more dangerous for your health than smoking, says a recent study reported in the South China Morning Post, and carried out by the University of Hong Kong and the Department of Health. I... Read >
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Why weight loss requires strength training, even for women and seniors, Part 2

13th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing In the first part of this article we highlighted the importance of strength training while dieting to lose weight. I introduced the idea that underneath your body fat you have a strong musculoskeletal system. There's a l... Read >
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Why weight loss requires strength training, even for women and seniors, Part 1

08th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I'm talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn't have to be a huge, hulking workout where you're trying to look like ... Read >
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How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps

05th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweig... Read >
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Reversing diabetes means making tough choices in foods, nutrition and exercise

22nd February 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing In past articles I've talked about how dietary sugars (white flour, corn syrup, table sugar, etc.) alter blood sugar levels, and how the body tries to regulate blood sugar through glycogen storage, insulin secretion and ... Read >
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Five appetite control foods that suppress cravings without adding calories

08th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing There is a reality about weight loss that people need to be aware of. Losing weight requires you to feel hungry from time to time. There is no way to lose weight without feeling some degree of hunger. Believe me, I have ... Read >