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When it comes to health and nutrition, fat should not be a bad word. Without fat, we couldn’t live – we all need some body fat. Fat helps to keep our bodies functioning properly. Fats build smarter brains. Fats form the structural components of nearly 60% of the brain and nervous system. The fat insulates [...]
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) a good substitute for sugar? Are they really the same? The scientific answer is, possibly, but no-one is really sure. Here are four concerns Dr. Sears has about the safety of HFCS and why he recommends avoiding it all together. 1. HFCS is a molecular misfit. Although the composition [...]
When it comes to keeping our kids healthy, watching food portions and avoiding too much TV are two key factors. Practicing healthy portion sizes and limiting television time can prevent obesity and will support healthy, happy bodies. Portion control is a lifestyle choice. Kids model their parents’ behaviors, so it’s important that you practice portion [...]
A nutritional perk that is a boon for busy parents and picky little eaters is the fact that if your child dislikes one food, chances are he or she has other favorites that contain the same nutrients. This perk is called “crossover.” Fruits, grains, and dairy products will provide your child with everything a vegetable [...]
9 Great (and easy) Ways to Keep your Body Happy and Avoid Inflammation
Posted By: Dr. Bill Sears on July 25, 2011Stay Lean. It probably comes as no surprise that a lean body is a healthier body. Unfortunately, Americans are some of the fattest people in the world. Fat cells produce wear-and-tear chemicals that slow your body down and divert its attention away from keeping you healthy. Remember to move. Studies show that exercise helps clean [...]
Be a Role Model for Good Nutrition: Rather than nagging your teen about how and what to eat, model the ideal behavior yourself. Engage your teen by building a shopping list together and talking about the different nutritional values of foods while at the grocery store. Don’t Give in to Junk Food Requests: Let’s face [...]
It’s summertime and that means more outdoor time, which gives our youngsters a great opportunity to absorb the important Vitamin D from the sun’s rays. But what about protecting them from the sun’s harmful rays, do you use sunblock or sunscreen? Here is the difference. Sunblocks are simply a physical barrier to the ultraviolet sunrays, [...]
This is a question we often get as advice on the topic can be in abundance and vary from each source. As a general rule, a baby is ready to begin solids around six months. However, just because a baby is old enough to start solids does not mean it is the right time for [...]
The makers of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to change the name of HFCS to a less controversial name like “Corn Sugar.” The FDA has another one to two months to approve or deny the change, but no matter what they call it, the facts about HFCS [...]
STUDY FINDS PROCESSED FOODS LINKED WITH LOWER IQ IN CHILDREN We have shared with you our ongoing concerns over the epidemic of nutrition-related illnesses which produce the “Ds”: ADD, ADHD, OCD, BPD (bipolar disorder), ASD (autism spectrum disorder), and the big “D” – diabetes. The epidemic is due to unhealthy lifestyles, not enough exercise, unhealthful [...]
