Dr. Weil's Healthy Living Nutrition Archive

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Canola Oil for Popcorn?
Posted Tue, Jun 24, 2008, 5:45 pm PDT
I use canola oil in moderation, when I want a neutral tasting oil, but I always look for organic, expeller-pressed brands such as Spectrum's High Heat…
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Coffee: Can It Keep Your Brain in Shape?
Posted Fri, May 02, 2008, 1:24 pm PDT
If you like coffee, and it has no adverse effects on you, you may benefit mentally over time. On the down side are coffee's well-documented side…
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Fruits, Vegetables, and Cancer
Posted Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 5:18 pm PST
Eating more fruits and vegetables can only benefit you, whether or not cancer is a factor in your health.
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Apples: Look for Freshness, Organics
Posted Wed, Jan 30, 2008, 10:50 am PST
Apples are good for you - as long as they're fresh and organically grown. Avoid apples that have been grown with pesticides or treated with fungicides…
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A Sensible Flush or Cleansing Regime
Posted Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 3:33 pm PST
I am asked fairly often about "cleansing" or "flushing" regimes to clear toxins from the body and promote health. Saltwater flushes seem particularly…
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Holiday Treats and Silicone Cookware
Posted Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 1:01 am PST
When you buy silicone products, make sure that you get good quality ones that don't contain any filler.
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Local or Organic: Which is Best?
Posted Sat, Nov 24, 2007, 4:35 am PST
Ideally, we all could eat organic foods produced on local farms. But that's not practical, or even possible.
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Seeking to Study Nutrition?
Posted Tue, Oct 30, 2007, 9:45 pm PDT
With obesity and type 2 diabetes becoming worldwide epidemics, I'm heartened to see many people interested in pursuing careers in nutrition…
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Too Much Sizzle in Soda?
Posted Fri, Oct 12, 2007, 5:09 pm PDT
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that has been widely used for decades in commercially available foods and carbonated drinks, but has recently become…
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Cooking to Fight Inflammation
Posted Mon, Sep 24, 2007, 10:31 am PDT
Excessive intake of fried, broiled, and grilled foods can overload the body's natural capacity to remove toxins that these cooking methods produce.
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