MSG
March 1, 2009
By johnmac
MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a very common food additive used to enhance the flavour of a wide variety of canned, packaged and processed foods. Although it has GRAS status (Generally Regarded As Safe), research studies have linked the consumption of M …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthPecans
February 1, 2009
By johnmac
February is heart month, so this month’s tip is about a heart-healthy food that may surprise you: pecans. Pecans are rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E – two nutrients that are known to support cardiovascular health. Research conducted at Loma L …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthChia Seeds
January 1, 2009
By johnmac
Happy New Year! Resolution time again! Ready to start some new, healthy habits? A very simple one that you may want to consider is the addition of chia seeds to your diet. Chia seeds (also called Salvia Hispanica) can be traced back to 3000BC. The seed …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthLaw of Attraction
December 1, 2008
By johnmac
With Christmas fast approaching, I wanted to pass on some thoughts about giving and receiving gifts, but the gifts I am talking about are not material ones. Rather, they involve what we can give to, and receive from, each other – and ourselves – by pay …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthVitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
November 1, 2008
By Anna Varriano
As November marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, I thought it appropriate to write about the “sunshine vitamin” – vitamin D. Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention lately and rightfully so. Based on recent research, it may very well be one of …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthTime for a Detox
October 1, 2008
By johnmac
I have just finished a great detoxification program. Although I have done other detox programs in the past, this particular one made the biggest difference for me. While I didn’t have many complaints going into this detox, by the end of it, I noticed a …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthTomatoes
September 1, 2008
By johnmac
September is such a great time of year. I love the weather and all of the delicious, local fruits and vegetables that are available.I have been enjoying, fresh, organic, vine-ripened tomatoes out of my garden for the past several weeks now, so I though …
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