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Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes Prevention

If present trends continue, as many as 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes in 2050. This is a staggering number! A February 2013 study directly correlates sugar intake to higher rates of diabetes. The study was conducted by four researchers, including Dr. Robert Lustig, presenter of the 2009 “Sugar: The Bitter Truth” talk that […]

The Pros and Cons of an Alkaline Diet

The Pros and Cons of an Alkaline Diet

by Fay Epps MS, CHHC Have you heard about pH, alkaline foods, and the dangers of an overly acidic diet but always wondered what it all means and how it can impact your health? If so, read on… The pH range is the measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is, Laundry detergent is […]

Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet

Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet

by Fay Epps MS, CHHC There are many good reasons to increase the amount of plant foods in your diet. Maybe you want to lose weight, or ward off certain diseases, or dramatically boost your nutrient intake; or maybe you want to move away from eating animal foods for ethical reasons. Either way, by easing […]