What you eat impacts your mood. An explanation: The first image shows how various foods impact your blood sugar levels. Notice that fat is least likely to promote blood sugar, prot...
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With thanks to Jimmy Moore of Livin' La Vida Low Carb http://www.livinlavidalowcarb.com/ I present my 2015 Low Carb Cruise lecture. In this lecture I explain 3 things: 1. Why I believe ...
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The World Health Organization has a longstanding reputation for discouraging meat, and red meat in particular. In defense of dietary meat, I pose this (long!) question: Given that heme iron...
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Criticism rained on the heads of the Secretaries of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Agriculture on October 7th, 2015 regarding the pending Dietary Guidelines for Ameri...
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With the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans under discussion, industry conflicts of interest are highlights of nutrition news. Recently a Premier Sponsor of the US Academy of Nutrition and D...
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Gluten free, milk dairy free, low carbohydrate and delicious! 1/2 Cup Sprouted Almonds, Macadamia Nuts or Filberts (HigherPower.biz in Eugene, Oregon has them available on line ;) 1/2 t...
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OK, folks, I am no expert on coffee specialties. And depending on your views or health conditions (anxiety, adrenal fatigue, lack of sleep, stomach upset, irritability, e.g.) coffee, caffeinat...
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A diet bad for your waistline could be bad for your mental health, researchers find. Refined sugars and starches were associated with depression in post menopausal women in a large study calle...
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Dear Readers, I thought you'd like to see the latest on the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, if you have not already. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC, also listed...
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Many of my patients suffer from symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiency is difficult to diagnose, but worth the effort given that the "cure" is safe for most, economical, and ha...
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A Quick Podcast for you: Could you be carbohydrate tolerant? Dr. Ann tells you more http://talkfeed.co.za/carbohydrates-bad-everyone/
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My niece, Emily Rohay, and I just returned from the Low-Carb Cruise with Jimmy Moore and friends! It was a great experience we look forward to repeating in May of 2016. If you are not famili...
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Here is the title and link to my April 1, 2015 podcast: Down in the dumps? Eat fewer carbs, more satured fat says Dr. Ann Childers http://buff.ly/19L8LXm
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A rare and wonderful thing happened in December of 2014. For the first time since 1977, dietary cholesterol received a government pardon: http://buff.ly/1zBPTzz (See Page 7, Bottom) The...
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On February 5th, 2015 the Washington Post published the following article: Where people around the world eat the most sugar and fat - The Washington Post http://buff.ly/16Zm3hr The article...
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Dearest Readers, With the New Year upon us we look back to view important events. Diet related health is a number one concern worldwide. Below I've posted a screen shot taken today of Goo...
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Above: The human digestive system is significantly different from those of primates that share a high percentage of DNA. Compared to our nearest relatives, the area of small intestine, whi...
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In my psychiatry practice many of my patients embrace a diet with low to no refined carbohydrates or processed foods and feel emotionally better within weeks. Some have not felt so mentally and ...
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Mood swings can trigger anxiety and depressive episodes during the day. If you experience daily mood swings, addressing your diet can help. If your gallbladder is in good shape (a healthy ga...
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I recently read an article featuring a number of misconceptions about how low carbohydrate diets achieve weight loss, and how the body works here: Fitness Truths: do carbs make you fat? - Telegr...
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Sugar Facts: -CDC reports the lifetime risk of diabetes in America is currently at 40% for an average 20 year old -American Heart Association reports American adults consume 22 teaspoons added ...
Answer: The best cookbook depends on your needs and desires. Are you feeding a family? Is simplicity and speed important to you? Will you entertain? Would an on-line resource with photog...
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SC ASKS: WHAT ARE THE BEST NATURAL REMEDIES FOR REDUCING THE IRRITATION OF PLAQUE PSORIASIS CAUSED BY CANDIDA OVERGROWTH? Answer: I cannot tell you the underlying cause of your psoriasis, or ...
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QUESTION: I'VE STARTED CUTTING CARBS IN MY DIET AND REPLACING THEM WITH MORE PROTEIN. SHOULD YOU START FEELING TIRED A LITTLE AS YOU BEGIN? Answer: Hello, JG, Yes, you will probably feel tir...
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I'M INTERESTED IN GETTING HEALTHY AND IN SHAPE, REDUCING SUGAR CRAVINGS, BOOSTING ENERGY LEVEL, ANY SUGGESTIONS? Answer: First discuss your diet plans with your parents. Also, check with your...
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