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Posted on: February 19, 2007 7:01 AM, by Karen Ventii
1. Vreni Gurd of Trusted.MD writes about the involvement of dietary sugar in the development of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.
2. Researchers contradict previous U.S. government advice by declaring the importance of eating seafood during pregnancy.
3. NASA Mars Orbiter finds evidence for ancient underground fluids on the planet.
Image from NASA
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I am in total agreement with the first article, so cut sugar from my diet 3 years ago. I have to peruse labels diligently to avoid all kinds of sugars, but am managing.
As regards the second article, another complete reversal to confuse the public. And pray tell, which point of view is right? It's true that the research paper is in Lancet, but....
jmb
Posted by: jmb | February 19, 2007 1:10 PM
According to the research of Weston A Price, seafood is one of the most important foods one can eat before and during pregnancy in order to ensure proper development of the nervous system, bone structure and eyes in particular. Seafood is potent in vitamin A and D, not to mention those all important omega 3 fatty acids. So, in one sense the article on seafood is correct. Unfortunately, due to the heavy polluting of our waterways, many fish have been heavily contaminated with mercury, which is detrimental to the nervous system and overall health. So, what to do? Stay away from tuna, halibut, and the large fish as they have the largest concentrations of mercury. Smaller fish like anchovies are better choices. Salmon is okay. But if you are nervous, take high vitamin fish oils like Carlsons or Green Pastures Blue Ice brand. That way you get the benefits of fish without the hazards. You can also go to www.gotmercury.org and type in the amount and type of fish you are eating, and it will tell you if the mercury levels are too high.
Vreni Gurd
Health and Vitality Coach
CHEK 3, HLC 2
Posted by: Vreni Gurd | April 26, 2007 2:59 PM