Water. The most essential, yet overlooked, nutrient. Some people tout that water increases our metabolism, especially when it is cold water and our body has to spend energy warming it up. People believe that water helps with constipation. Some believe water “flushes” our body out and removes toxins. Some say…
Month: September 2014
Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Diabetes, Cancer and Weight Gain?
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Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Diabetes, Cancer and Weight Gain?
The first artificial sweetener was discovered over 100 years ago. It was first marketed as a sugar alternative for those with diabetes. Later, companies likely saw the potential for huge profits and started marketing these sweeteners as “calorie–free” alternatives to sugar to aid in weight loss and be and be…
Creation of the Superbug- How Bacteria are Outsmarting Antibiotics and the Long Term Repercussions
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Creation of the Superbug- How Bacteria are Outsmarting Antibiotics and the Long Term Repercussions
In 1900, the three leading causes of death were: pneumonia (viral or bacterial), tuberculosis (bacterial), and diarrhea and enteritis (bacteria or viral). Children under 5 years of age accounted for 40% of the total deaths caused by the aforementioned illnesses. By this time, bacterial infections had already wiped out millions…
Can our Expectations About How Full a Food Will Make us Influence How Full we Get?
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Can our Expectations About How Full a Food Will Make us Influence How Full we Get?
Can our expectations about how full a food will make us influence how full we actually get? The idea seems plausible enough. There are many known cases of mind-over-matter. One well-known case is the use of placebos. Placebos are given during studies to subjects who believe they are actually taking…
Are GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) Safe and What Foods Contain Them?
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Are GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) Safe and What Foods Contain Them?
Hey everyone. Someone emailed me asking about GMO’s and I happened to write a report on this topic for a class a few years ago so I decided to post it for everyone to see. Please write any questions/comments!
