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UPAYA NATURALS - Canada's Raw Vegan Health Store. Are Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods Harmful? Nitrates and nitrites are compounds that occur naturally in the human body and some foods, such as vegetables.

Are Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods Harmful?

Manufacturers also add them to processed foods, such as bacon, to preserve them and make them last longer. In some forms, nitrates and nitrites can be hazardous. However, they may also have health benefits. If you're feeling tired □ and fatigue...... - The Culinary Gym. Health Doctors SHARE The 8 Risk Factors That DESTROY YOUR HEALTH.

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Probiotic Complex Series – Martin Clinic. Let Me Help You Get Started – Martin Clinic. Power Life - By Tony Horton. The “C” Word – More of the Story (Part III – The Importance of Good Dentistry) Affiliate links may have been used in this post.

The “C” Word – More of the Story (Part III – The Importance of Good Dentistry)

To read our full disclosure, click here. In my last post, I talked about the new doc’s “non-negotiables” and decided to mention two of them here: dealing with dental workproper testing My Big Fat Mouth… One of the first things the new doc said to me was that a large percentage of cancers can be traced back to the mouth. When I think about it now, however, it makes perfect sense. I ended up seeing a wonderful biological dentist in Ft. Again, I will spare you all of the gory details, but suffice it to say, I had a huge infection in my gums surrounding the root canal. Dr. Best Nutrition Advice - Protein Shakes - Health Bars - Supplements. Why There's So Much Sugar In Our Foods. WildFit 14 Day Reset June 2020 - June 8, 2020.

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Why Diets Don't Work ! Penser avec son ventre : L'emprise de notre estomac sur notre cerveau. Is Cassava Flour a Good Substitute for Wheat Flour? – Real Food Houston. I’ve been intrigued by the recipes I’ve been seeing on the Internet that substitute cassava flour for wheat flour.

Is Cassava Flour a Good Substitute for Wheat Flour? – Real Food Houston

The recipes are intended to provide wheat substitutes for followers of the paleo diet and for people who are avoiding gluten. Here are just a few of the recipes I found with a quick search: (Sandwich Bread, many recipes on Pinterest, and Grain-free Naan Bread. The Alzheimer's Brain. The "Healthy" Foods That Are Killing You with Dr Steven Gundry and Lewis Howes. Can your diet help you "age" backwards? I quit sugar for a whole year. Vitamin D, Deep sleep & Gut Bacteria w/ Dr. Stasha Gominak.

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Ketogenic Diet. Target Spring Grocery Haul - 10 Healthy Items To Buy..And What To Avoid! HUGE Cereal Haul - What Cereals To Buy & Avoid At the Grocery Store! ALDI Grocery Haul For Father's Day & Epic Low Carb Smash Burger Recipe. Veganism. The Story of Fat: Why we were Wrong about Health. S Food Scores. How to find the most nutritious food in Canada? scores. Organic Egg Scorecard. HEALTHY EATING HACKS » + printable guide. Apolipoprotein B: High & Low Levels + Ways to Improve. Whole Grain Flours, Oats & Cereals Online at Bob's Red Mill. Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods. 20 Benefits of Glutathione + Supplements & Foods to Boost It. Do Carbs Make You Crazy? Source: Perhaps I should be more circumspect with my title.

Do Carbs Make You Crazy?

After all, there are several popular ideas out there: one that carbohydrates cause blood sugar spikes and crashes, leading to mood swings and general crankiness. The second is that sugar (that special fructose-filled form of carbohydrate) causes everything from ADHD to delinquency to psychosis to bipolar disorder. I think pretty much everyone has heard of these ideas. Most recently I saw them in an article, "How I Overcame Bipolar II (and Saved My Own Life) (link is external)" by Michael Ellsberg. Dr. Apparently, Mr. I asked the psychiatrist I was seeing at the time whether he thought there was any link between nutrition and mental health. Given a couple of years of intense research into the subject, I would (perhaps not so) respectfully disagree. Then we have the opposite side of the argument, that starches and sugar are helpful, in fact a requirement for good mood. Side-Effects of Aspartame on the Brain. The National Institutes of Health AARP study of hundreds of thousands of Americans followed for years found that frequent consumption of sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, may increase depression risk among older adults.

Side-Effects of Aspartame on the Brain

Whether soda, fruit-flavored drinks, or iced tea, those artificially sweetened drinks appeared to carry higher risk. There was a benefit in coffee drinkers compared to non-drinkers, but if they added sugar, much of the benefits appeared to disappear, and if they added Equal or Sweet-and-Low, the risk appeared to go up.

Various effects of artificial sweeteners, including neurological effects, have been suspected. Low levels of alcohol good for the brain, study shows. The 7 Worst Foods for Your Brain. 15 Brain Foods To Boost Focus and Memory. What does the food you eat have to do with how your brain functions? Turns out an awful lot. While we’ve always known that what we eat affects our bodies and how we look, scientists are also learning more and more that what we eat takes a toll on our brains. Yes, brain foods matter (especially for our gray matter).

See, our bodies don’t like stress. Who does? These little chemicals prompt the immune system to kick in and fight back against the stress through inflammation, as though stress is an infection. But what does this all have to do with food? Plus, brain foods rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins and minerals provide energy and aid in protecting against brain diseases. See these 15 powerful brain foods used to boost focus and memory. Almost there! Holy Basil Benefits Cortisol Levels and Reduces Anxiety. Holy basil, otherwise known as tulsi, is known for its therapeutic power.

Holy Basil Benefits Cortisol Levels and Reduces Anxiety

It has a rich history dating back 3,000 years ago to ancient Indian uses. Historically used as medicine due to its widespread therapeutic power, holy basil leaves are now regarded by most countries as adaptogens (anti-stress agents) and have been used widely to promote health throughout the entire body. It’s suspected that holy basil is native to tropical Asia, although it now grows in many tropical climates across the globe. Today, tulsi is commonly consumed in supplement form or as tulsi tea.