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Superfood Of The Week: Pomegranate

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

The appearance of this exotic fruit leaves many people feeling confused about how to use it, or even how to open it. Many pass up this super fruit at the grocery store in favor of more traditional fruits. Pomegranate season typically runs from October to January, making it peak season to enjoy this amazing fruit! [...]

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Avoid Childhood Obesity: 10 Steps To A Healthier Child

Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

A whopping 22 million children under the age of 5 are obese. Professor Terry Wilken of the Peninsula Medical School tells us that by age 5, “the die is cast.” One million children are now showing signs of high blood pressure and heart disease, presenting a new era of extraordinary challenge to our nation’s pediatricians. [...]

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An Onion a Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

The onions nutritional value is superb. I think of onions and other alliums like garlic and leeks as superfoods-nutrient dense foods. Thanks to Chef Rachel for the wonderful info. Have you had your onions today? Onions have been held in high esteem throughout recorded history and used in nearly every cuisine around the globe.  They [...]

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Anti-Inflammatory Spices

Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Here’s a list of my favorite healthy, taste enhancing, anti-inflammatory spices. I consider them not only foods but superfoods. Use them often and buy or grow fresh when you can. Basil Black Pepper Cardamon Chives Cilantro Cinnamon Cloves        Garlic           Ginger           Parsley Rosemary       Turmeric “Let your food be your medicine.” [...]

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Eat According To The Season For Optimal Wellness

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

It’s 95 degrees outside on a Sunday in June. I ask if you want to grab a nice warm bowl of beef stew… what’s your response? Yuck, is right. Same day, different question, “How about a fresh, crisp Caesar salad, a plate of cool angel hair pasta with lemon, olive oil and Parmesan, along with [...]

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American Food Industry is Making a Killing! 'Must Watch' 2-min Video…

Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

Deception… greed….profit…. “the bottom line”… chemicals… artificial… toxic… inhumane… empty…synthetic…wrong? Should those words be included in the description of our current methods of ‘manufacturing’ and mass production of the foods we eat? Should they be listed as ‘disclaimers’ outlining the very foundation of our current “Food Pyramid?” A new movie will be coming out shortly [...]

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MSG: Mono Sodium Glutamate; AKA Not So Good!

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

What is MSG? Monosodium glutamate, mono sodium glutamate (MSG), is a compound added to foods prepared at home, in restaurants, and by food processors. It’s main purpose is to enhance flavor but unfortunately it comes with some serious baggage. Neurotoxic, brain damaging, cellular destructing, baggage. Not to mention that it has HUGE (sorry for the [...]

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The Fruits of Life: Lower Glycemic Fruits Should Be a Daily Staple

Posted on 15. May, 2009 by Core Health Expert.

It’s very wise to include lower-glycemic fruits in your daily diet.  Even fruits higher on the glycemic scale aren’t bad when eaten in the context of a paleo style diet. Low-glycemic fruits offer optimal nutritional benefit without the high-glycemic content. Low-glycemic fruits won’t give your blood sugar that undesirable sudden spike. Fruits are rich in [...]

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