Essential Fats and Omegas: All About Omegas Fatty acids are the basic building blocks and the main nutritional component of fats. The body requires about twenty fatty acids in order to live and operate. It can make all but two of these: linolenic and linoleic. These two are called “essential fatty acids” (EFAs) because they […]
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10 Ways to Control Your Cholesterol
With every one percent reduction of total blood cholesterol, there is about a two percent reduction in the risk of heart attack. Getting your total cholesterol down and your HDL, or good cholesterol, up is good medicine. Here’s what you can do to control your cholesterol. 1. Eat less fat Keep your total daily fat […]
Dietary Changes to Lower Cancer Risk
12 Dietary Changes to Lower Cancer Risk Some foods actually contribute to the development of cancer; other foods lessen the risk. Follow these dietary changes to lower cancer risk. More specifically, these dietary guidelines target lowering the risk of colorectal cancer as well as preventing cardiovascular disease. For people with a genetic tendency toward colorectal […]
The 10-step Anti-Cancer Program
Dr. Bill’s 10-step Anti-Cancer Program With trillions of cell duplications occurring inside you every day, it stands to reason that a few of those cells will become out of control renegades. If your body’s immune system is strong enough to search out and destroy these cells, you don’t “get cancer.” If the cells win the […]
Juice Plus+
“Juice Plus+ is the only daily supplement I take.” – Dr. Bill Sears You can order Juice Plus+ products and learn about how your child may qualify to receive Juice Plus+ for free by participating in the Juice Plus+ Children’s Health Study. Do I feel passionate about this product? Yes! Here’s why. Each morning I […]
Flax Seeds and Flax Oil
The Rich Nutrients in Flax Seeds and Flax Oil Flax seeds and flax oil are being rediscovered as true health foods. They definitely merit being included on any top-ten list of foods that are good for you. Flax is not a new food. It is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the […]
Teens Need Better Nutrition
Why Teens Need Better Nutrition Healthy nutrition — or the lack of it – can affect the three A’s of a teen: athletics, academics, and attitude. During teenage growth spurts, adolescents need extra calories, and they should be nutritious ones. The irony of teen eating habits is at the very stage they need to eat […]
Why Does Your Family Need Vitamins?
Why Does Your Family Need Vitamins? Mother is right when she says, “Get your vitamins.” These substances are just that – vital to life. In the early 1900s these nutrients in foods were thought to be “amines” or organic compounds. Since they also appear to be vital to life, they were known as vit-amines. Unlike […]
10 Reasons Why Your Eating Habits During Pregnancy Must Change
Eating Habits During Pregnancy will Change When you are pregnant, you are eating for two which means your eating habits change. Make sure the change is a healthy one. Here are 10 reasons why your eating habits during pregnancy will change: 1. Nutritional Needs and Intestinal Function Change. Your body needs more nutrients to feed […]
How To Boost Calcium for Pregnant Women
Boosting Calcium for Pregnant Women Your calcium needs double during pregnancy, so that your body can build healthy baby bones and maintain mommy’s healthy frame. Baby’s teeth and bones begin to form in the second month, and double their growth by the sixth. If the calcium in your diet is insufficient, baby will pull calcium […]
Vitamins Needed During Pregnancy
Safely Supplementing Vitamins Needed During Pregnancy Vitamins are found in nearly all foods, so as long as you are eating a reasonably healthy and balanced diet it is unlikely that you or your baby will suffer vitamin deficiency. If you do need to supplement vitamins needed during pregnancy make sure you do so with the […]
8 Ways To Make A Vegetarian Pregnancy Safe For You & Baby
Making a Vegetarian Pregnancy Safe Your body needs more nutrients during pregnancy which can all be found from plant sources. It is important for you to make that you and baby are getting all of the nourishment you need. Follow these tips to have a healthy and safe vegetarian pregnancy. Combine Iron with Vitamin C […]