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Gluten free diets misinform Wheat is killing us, claims cardiologist William B. Davis, author of the Wheat Belly Diet . However, Wheat Belly and other gluten-free sources do not tell the whole story, making their argument against gluten misleading and inaccurate. Gluten is among many proteins in wheat and its relatives (such as barley and rye). Yes, gluten should be avoided by those with Celiac Disease or anyone with a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, just as those with pe

Long walks, at light to moderate effort, are an ideal ‘workout’ for those who are unfit and just starting an exercise program. Walking is...

The new trend of Intermittent Fasting offers the same benefits as Intuitive Eating (eating only when hungry). Unfortunately, with Intermittent Fasting, you suffer hunger pains – but not with Intuitive Eating! Intermittent Fasting is going for scheduled periods without eating. Various cultures and religious beliefs have practised some form of fasting for centuries. And we all basically “fast” every night when we are sleeping. There are many ways to follow the increasingly

Published in The White Rock Sun February 2018. Many of our foods today have been altered, through natural evolution and/or by human intervention: by hybridization, crossbreeding, grafting or budding, or Genetic Modification (GMO). Wheat was crossed or hybridized with another grain (rye). Currently, commercially grown wheat is not genetically modified. Although that could change in the future. Combining two plants, by any of the methods mentioned above (except GMO), ca

Also published in Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine , Nov 24, 2021. The Glycemic Index (GI) was originally designed for diabetics. It was a method of determining their insulin response to various foods. But, of course, desperate people wanting to lose weight or improve their health ran wild with it. And, not surprisingly, it even became a popular diet. Now, there is evidence this standard of judging blood sugar/insulin response is not accurate, report nutrition research scie

Published in The White Rock Sun November 2017 In his book The Plant Paradox , Dr. Steven Gundry warns us to avoid eating foods that contain lectin (a type of protein), also called an 'anti-nutrient' because it may impede the absorption of other nutrients. However, while lectins may cause some damage if overeaten and/or improperly prepared, there is strong research supporting the benefits of eating plant foods. The healthiest people and cultures have consumed lectin-co

I hope you’ve been enjoying this Boost Your Metabolism Program. We’ve now reached the eighth and final tip.

This program gradually adds healthy habits to your lifestyle.

This program gradually adds healthy habits to your lifestyle.

This program gradually adds healthy habits to your lifestyle.