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NUTRITION

The fact that every American has at least one illness, with the majority being overweight, is the greatest health challenge our society faces today. It is true that “you are what you eat”.

Two thirds of all deaths are related to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. In addition, being overwieght puts one at increased risk for developing many additional chronic diseases:

High Cholesterol
Osteoarthritis
Varicose Veins
Liver Malfunctioning
Fatigue
Back Pain
Joint Dysfunction
Increased Mortality

OBESITY

It is true that fat cells grow more biomechanically active as you gain weight, churning out inflammatory compounds. As obesity ratches up inflammation, inflammation in turn promotes insulin resistance, a central feature of diabetes.

DIET

Too much sugar, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fat and refined foods can deplete us of energy. What we eat is our fuel. Poor fuel will eventually corrode the machinery of our body. Eating a balanced and varied diet with plenty of fresh fruits and leafy green vegetables, whole grains, carbohydrates, protein and fiber is fundamental to good health.

SUPPLEMENTS

Other great food and nutrition resources:

The Center for Science in the Public Interest http://www.cspinet.org/

Organic Consumer
http://www.organicconsumer.org/