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What do antioxidants do and what are they?
What Antioxidants Do For You and Your Body Antioxidant is a word that is flashed around the health and wellness world like some sort of heroic badge. In reality, antioxidants just neutralize products from natural chemical reactions in the body. There are hundreds...
Are low carb diets healthy? The case against low carb.
Are you low carb diets healthy? The “Keto Diet” or ketogenic diet is a current popular trend for weight loss. Is embarking on this radical diet worth the effort? Answering this question will depend on what works best for you. If you’re hesitant about the...
Lycopene and Sunscreen – An Article Review – Natural Sun Protection
Some of you may have seen some recent photos of me up on Mt. Hood. Unfortunately, I forgot my hat that day despite putting it right beside the front door. Thankfully, I was still wearing SPF 50 on my face. I did still get a small sunburn on the top of my left...
What to eat at breakfast….How much protein do I need?
Breakfast is important, but how much protein do you need? For most people, including protein as a part of the lunch or dinner meal is second nature. However, at breakfast about 19% of Americans skip breakfast altogether1 and the rest reach for just a cup...