The body requires specific nutrients to function properly. When we don’t get adequate nutrition, our bodies begin to fight back and systems begin to fail. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is generally lacking in nutrient-rich foods, thus the obesity and health epidemics that are sweeping across our nation. To keep gut function healthy, you need […]
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Classic allergy reactions called IgE (immunoglobulin E) can occur under a variety of circumstances and are usually swift, obvious and can cause potentially life-threatening to somewhat debilitating symptoms —“ shock and awe” symptoms. The sudden reaction is triggered by the IgE antibody binding to the offending object triggering a histamine response, which is the cause
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Balance of bacteria and organisms in your gut matters more than you may think. When the bacteria are out of balance you may experience symptoms such as bloating, cramping, gas, belching, constipation and diarrhea. There are two types of organisms in the gut. One group is bacteria, the other is an archaea—a one-celled organism like
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Are You Eating the Right Diet for Your Genes? Since we have established that genetics do in fact play a role in weight gain/ weight loss (see Part 1 and Part 2 of this series), let’s take a look at how this relates to the foods you eat. Some genetic mutations confer dietary advantages over
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Part 2: Are There Fat Genes? It is easy to assume that someone who is overweight simply eats too much and/or doesn’t exercise. And while diet and exercise are the primary factors contributing to weight gain, genetics also play a role. Scientists have known for years that there are genes and genetic mutations linked to
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Part 1: Do Genes Make You Fat? Genes. We all have them. A gene is, simply put, a unit of heredity transferred from a parent to offspring that determines some characteristic of the offspring. There are variations in genes that change how the gene expresses traits, such as hair or eye color. Genes can also
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by Betty Murray Quinoa: 2 Tablespoons minced onion 2 Tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups quinoa About 4 cups veggie or chicken stock, warmed Stuffing: 2 cloves garlic 1 large onion, medium dice 2 carrots, medium dice 2 celery stalks, medium dice 2 cups smoked gluten-free sausage, cooked and crumbled 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup
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By Betty Murray GMOs banned but not US. Take it from Hungary: genetically modified foods are not safe, and should be banned, or better yet — burned. The U.S. should follow the lead of Hungary, which set at least 1000 acres of farmland ablaze to destroy maize that was found to have been grown with genetically
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January 15, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray Animals raised on many of America’s factory farms are pumped with antibiotics to prevent illness and disease caused by the inhumane living conditions on those farms. In the 1940’s, scientists discovered an added benefit to farmers who give their animals antibiotics: those animals put on more weight
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