Is Coconut Oil Healthy?
This week’s minute looks at whether coconut oil is healthy or not. 72% of North Americans believe coconut oil to be a healthy oil, yet studies question just how healthy it actually is. Does coconut oil promote weight loss, lower blood sugar levels or decrease harmful inflammation? Coconut oil has been sold as a healthy […]
Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk
This week’s minute looks at how alcohol, in any amount, can increase your risk of cancer. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed any amount of alcohol can increase your risk for cancer. Alcohol damages cells to produce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) that can alter DNA to cause cancer. The […]
Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Cancers
This week’s minute looks at how healthy lifestyle changes can significantly help prevent cancer. In North America, more than 40% of cancers and cancer deaths from 26 different cancers are associated with lifestyle factors such as excess weight, an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise. Cancer prevention is associated with: Avoiding obesity A study from […]
Can excess fat in the liver cause type 2 diabetes?
Nearly 70% of North American adults will be diagnosed as diabetic or pre-diabetic, which can be avoided and cured with a healthy lifestyle. Insulin sensitivity, caused by excess fat in the liver, is responsible for the majority of all cases of type II diabetes and pre-diabetes. Fat in your liver prevents your liver from accepting […]
Are cleaning products killing you?
People have been disinfecting every surface in their homes since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. A 16% to 20% increase in calls to poison control centers has been reported due to exposure to cleaning solutions people are using to disinfect. One of the biggest culprits are people […]
How Diet Helps to Improve your Immune System
This week’s minute we are going to look at how diet helps to improve your immune system and to lower your overall risk to viruses and disease. Some of the foods we eat can cause inflammation in the body. Most of us when we think of inflammation we think of an injury or an accident […]
Fiber is a Superfood
Fiber in plants increases the growth of healthful bacteria, which converts the soluble and fermentable types of fiber into short chain fatty acids, promoting great health benefits to help: …………………………………….. *Reduce inflammation *Lower high levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure *Reduce hunger *Produce beneficial mucus that lines your colon to help prevent the […]
8 Foods to improve the Immune System
Most of us are looking for ways to prevent colds, the flu, and numerous other viruses and infections. Thankfully, there are foods you can add to your daily diet to help keep your immune system strong. Here are 8 immune-boosting foods: …………………………………………………. Citrus Fruits: Almost all citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. Vitamin C […]
Avocados Help Reduce Risk for Obesity and Diabetes
Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat and may help with weight management and blood sugar control, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes. ……………… Avocados are filling, packed with fiber, and are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, including the B vitamins, potassium and vitamin K. Researchers recently discovered avocados also […]
5 Bad Habits Affecting Your Health
This week’s minute looks at 5 bad habits that are wreaking havoc with your health. We all have them, but some can be worse for you than others. Here is how 5 common, yet bad habits can destroy your health……………………………………. 1. Not Enough Sleep If you are not getting the recommended 7-8 hours of […]