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THE MOST DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS IN CONVENTIONAL FOODS

1) Sodium nitrite -- causes cancer, found in most processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, sausage. Used to make meats appear red (a color fixer chemical).

2) Hydrogenated oils -- causes heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, general deterioration of cellular health, and much more. Found in cookies, crackers, margarine and many "manufactured" foods. Used to make oils stay in the food, extending shelf life. Sometimes also called "plastic fat."

3) Excitotoxins -- aspartame, monosodium glutamate and others (see below). These neurotoxic chemical additives directly harm nerve cells, over-exciting them to the point of cell death, according to Dr. Russell Blaylock. They're found in diet soda, canned soup, salad dressing, breakfast sausage and even many manufactured vegetarian foods. They're used to add flavor to over-processed, boring foods that have had the life cooked out of them.

Source: A new book by Mike Adams, entitled "Grocery Warning" takes a scientific look at a plethora of problematic ingredients in the everyday foods we eat.

Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_705.cfm

To your best health!

Mark

Your Health and Weight Release Coach
http://www.Everyday-Weight-Loss.com
http://www.HealthyLivingTalk.com

Learn more about whole, organic and great tasting natural whole foods that are convenient and how you can feel and look your best by making a few, small changes in your eating habits.

Just one meal of unhealthy fat causes distress to the body and potential health risks. That's what Dr. Andrew Weil describes in this video explaining the reason and what you'd want to eat to achieve this health deterioration.

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Although choosing organically grown food is one of the most important choices you can make for your and your children's health, the implications of that choice go much further.

Watch this video that show why making the choice to eat organically grown foods is one of the most important choices you can make in your life.

And make a note of what the workers applying pesticides to the food you're eating are wearing. If they are dressed that way for their safety, why are you so easily choosing to eat what they are applying to conventionally grown food? Something to consider.

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In a recent study by Australian child health experts, they reported that the father was most responsible for having overweight children in the family.

Specifically, if a father was not involved in their children's lives, and/or didn't establish clear boundaries, they were more likely to have overweight children. Those fathers that did establish clear boundaries for their children overall had children with lower BMI (body mass index).

The study noted that this indicates a needed focus on the entire family, not just one or the other parent.

Additionally, it was noted that 40% of mothers and 60% of fathers of the overweight children were overweight themselves.

Read more from the study at News.com.au

This study shows how teaching children where to set boundaries in their lives, as well as being a good example are key components to healthy children. I see it in my daughter everyday. She watches me closely and wants to do and eat the way I do ... if I choose poorly, so will she. Big responsibility and I'm glad to have it to be able to share the benefits of healthy living with my daughter. Perhaps it will change her life and all those she touches throughout her life. Small actions, big impact.

To your best health!

Mark

Your Health and Weight Loss Coach
Author, Permanent Weight Loss (naturally) Now!
http://www.HealthyLivingTalk.com

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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that yes, if your friends or those that you surround yourself with are obese, you are more likely to be obese as well. Watch out!

The study included over 12,000 participants and showed that if a subject had a friend that was obese, they had a 57% higher chance of becoming obese themselves. That number went up to 171% if both friends identified each other as strong friends. Friendship seemed to be the strongest correlation and it didn’t matter how far apart the friends were. Influence of siblings was also ranked highly with a 40% higher chance of becoming obese if another sibling was also obese.

The lesson here is one that just like any other goal, surround yourself by those that you'd like to become more like. In your finances for example, you normally make about the average income of your 5 closest friends and this transfers to your health and other parts of your life as well. Want to be healthier? Surround yourself with happy, healthy and positive minded friends and experiences!

Read more about the study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

To your best health!

Mark

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I recently ran across a study done by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) released earlier this year that reported that just under 1 in 7 Americans eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily and are moderately active for at least 30 minutes five days a week.

In one way I found this surprising since billions are being spent each year on diet and weight loss products and apparently they're not working.

On the flip side, I'm not surprised since there is a growing amount of processed, fat laden, sweetened, modified and just plain bad food on the market. And it's not stopping, companies are continuing to roll out new products which entice first and then addict (with the addition of special ingredients) you to want more and more. There is a great video titled 'How To Get Fat (without even trying)' that shows exactly how our government policies actually encourage overeating and obesity and what you can do about it.

I'm puzzled since staying healthy and at a normal weight is simple.

Eat as much fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and natural grains, drink lots of water and stay active every day. Stay away from processed, fast and packaged foods, which means anything in packaging and most anything served when you eat out. Get plenty of rest and reduce the amount of stress in your life.

I did say simple, but maybe not easy as the statistics don't lie. In fact, since this study was self-reported, and research has show that when asked most people 'see' themselves doing more of something than they actually do, so these numbers are probably high. Also, in reality, the amounts of fruits and vegetables the government recommends are low so the number of Americans in the study is far lower than reported.

If you can't stick to this on your own, I would recommend a planned diet program. It gives you guidelines, step-by-step actions and makes you accountable.

You see, there is no second chance for better health. You either have it, or you suffer with poor health, a shorter life-span and a significantly diminished quality of life. Period. There are no shortcuts to good health.

It's amazing how much of what hurts folks today can easily be resolved with a change in diet and activity. I hope if you hurt, you decide to change your lifestyle today, if only a little. You'll soon see and more importantly feel the benefits that you'll never want to give up.

To your best health!

Mark

http://www.HealthyLivingTalk.com

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A new report from the Environmental Working Group has found that children are exposed to a variety of chemicals in the daily personal care routines.

The study noted that on average, children are exposed to 27 chemicals that have not been assessed for safety by the government or industry. More specifically
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