The Link Between Diabetes and Cancer

I don’t know how many of our readers read the Natural Grocers , The Nutrition Reporter, by Jack Challem*. He reported on Diet, Insulin, and Breast Cancer Link on Sunday, October 16, 2011. “Recently doctors have discovered that type 2 diabetes –characterized by elevated blood sugar and insulin levels – increases the risk of some cancers, particularly those of the breast, colon, and pancreas.” . . . → Read More: The Link Between Diabetes and Cancer

What is a Free Radical?

You may have been told that free radicals are bad for you, but have you ever been told what a free radical is? I haven’t, so I did a some research. . . . → Read More: What is a Free Radical?

Let the Sunshine In (And Get More Vitamin D)

Vitamin D has been in the news quite a bit lately. Most people know its importance in helping bone growth and strength preventing rickets and osteoporosis, but did you know that it is also extremely important in maintaining a healthy immune system? Here are a few more things you might not know about . . . → Read More: Let the Sunshine In (And Get More Vitamin D)

The True Cause of Obesity, Heart Disease, and other Diseases of Western Society – The Toxicity of Sugar

The amount of sugar in our diet has spiked, High-Fructose Corn Syrup is to blame. It’s known to corn refiners as HFCS-55 (because it’s 55% fructose and 45% glucose). All those commercials that the corn refiners are airing to boost their image are completely accurate; HFCS-55 is almost identical to sucrose (table sugar) in its content. They also say it should be consumed in moderation. That is difficult considering that food manufacturers use it in recipes that never would have had sucrose. . . . → Read More: The True Cause of Obesity, Heart Disease, and other Diseases of Western Society – The Toxicity of Sugar