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Rebounding Back From Cancer
The statistics hit close to our homes and hearts; every 56 seconds some one dies from cancer, and according to the National Cancer Institute, all men in North America (living past the age of 70) have a 1 in 2 chance of
getting cancer before they die and for women, it's 1 in 3.
More than 50% of the population will be diagnosed with cancer during their
lifetime and the percentage is steadily climbing.
So although cancer awareness, research and funding is as aggressive as it
has ever been, it appears that so is cancer, itself.
Could it be because cancer prevention, education and treatment, is still more “grass-roots” than we think?
It still takes more personal responsibility then contributing a few dollars to the cause and leaving it in someone else's hands.
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So What about Margarine and Butter?
Ah yes, margarine vs.. butter
This is one of the most popular “so what about” and “which do you eat?” questions I get.
Margarine, definitely, is one of the most mis-marketed and misunderstood food replacement products there is.
t is a topic that constantly needs to be brought to the forefront so you can make an informed choice.
Particularly, as margarine is still being touted as a wise food product by the Canada Food Guide, American Heart Association, doctors and outdated nutritionists.
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So What about Soy?
I am particularly excited about this next new series we’re starting in “Your Natural Food Coach”.
It one where I get to know you, my readers, and you get to choose your topics.
As I get alot of questions on a variety of natural food topics, I thought what a better place for us all to get to the meat of the matter together than here.
Ta-Dah!!! Introducing yours and mine, newest series "So, What About..."
A place where you ask, and once a month, I try to answer in 600 words or less!
One of the more common subjects I get asked about is soy, that alleged super food for the new millennium.
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So What about Chocolate?
Once a month, you and I pull a chair up to the table and try to shed some light on your most pressing natural food questions.
With all the hall decking and mistle toeing, our thoughts and our bellies turn to that confection that seems to embellish everything Christmas… CHOCOLATE.
So what about Chocolate? Are the rumors true? Could it really be good for you? Or is another story with as much substance as the Easter bunny?
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Eating Your Way Out of the Heartbreak
This is our last article on cardiovascular disease. We have looked at what exactly it is, in all its different dynamics, how it begins and who may be the culprits.
Now, its time for something practical. Many of you are living under the shadow of heart disease. You have either suffered through and are recovering or you can feel it sitting on your shoulder waiting for an opportune time to strike.
What do we put in our mouths tonight that will give our bodies a fighting chance?
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