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Seven Steps To Staying Healthy Through The Holidays

Bruce — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:17:30 +0000

Although the Holiday season is a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends—the days can be stressful. Here are seven easy ways to help you relax and stay healthy so you can enjoy the season to the fullest.

Exercise, for 20 minutes every day. Take a brisk walk or even get on the treadmill. It [...]

Why You Need Protein to Lose Weight

Bruce — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:23:29 +0000

The concept that you could lose weight by cutting out carbohydrates and eating protein was once rejected by the medical community, because such diets seemed to be based on little more than speculation. On the other hand, head-to-head trials that pitted high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets against low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets have provided some recent evidence that a low-carbohydrate [...]

Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

Bruce — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:08:50 +0000

Repost of blog by Dr. David Macallan, Clinical Director of The Trump Network

Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

You’ve heard it said a dozen times – it’s all the tryptophan in the turkey that makes people feel sleepy on Thanksgiving afternoon. Well, it was a good theory, but I think it’s time to send it gobbling off [...]

When the Munchies Attack Fight Back

Bruce — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:08:16 +0000

Adapted from a Blog Posted By Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, October 30, 2009

It’s a frightening time of year for your waistline. Junk food seems to lurk behind every door and at every party. Here are a few holiday tricks to stop cravings from creeping up on you.

Tip 1: Eat high protein and keep away haunting hunger.

The reason: [...]

Food Toxins: FDA Calls for Reduction of Acrylamide in Foods

Bruce — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:08 +0000

Repost from Isagenix Nutritional Sciences. September 18, 2009

Government bodies, Health Canada and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are both taking steps on reducing amounts of acrylamide in food. A Canadian ruling added the carcinogen to the nation’s list of toxic substances and FDA has suggested it will soon issue guidance to the food industry. FDA [...]

Losing Weight Can Keep Your Brain Young

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:18:33 +0000

A larger waistline may cause your brain to age more quickly.

Reposted from Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, August 26, 2009

According to new research, a larger waistline may cause your brain to age more quickly and place you at greater risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The link was established after overweight and obese people were found to have brains [...]

Control Diabetes: Lose Weight, Exercise

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:53:07 +0000

More awareness is needed on how lifestyle changes such as exercise can help reduce risk of diabetes.

Reposted from Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, November 14, 2009

More awareness is needed on how lifestyle changes such as exercise can help reduce risk of diabetes.

Today is World Diabetes Day and November is National Diabetes Awareness month, so it’s time to answer [...]

Are Gut Bacteria Keeping You Fat?

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:14:03 +0000

New study shows gut microbes may play a role in obesity. [...]

The King of the Hill View of Diabetes and Nutrition

Bruce — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:38:55 +0000

The King of the Hill not so serious animated cartoon program of modern suburbia deals with very seriously with Diabetes. This short spot is funny, but drives the point home. Take action now to avoid diabetes.

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Avoid Holiday Overeating

Bruce — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:08:21 +0000

As you eat food, appetite-regulating hormones are produced in your stomach. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to eat so fast that your stomach can’t deliver the message in time. Eating over a longer period gives the hormones the chance to signal your brain that you’re “full”. [...]