August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
All Berries Are Equal!
By Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, nutritionist and the Executive Director of The Wellness Forum.
One of the more inaccurate claims made by companies and individuals selling healthy products these days is that certain fruits, berries or juices are more nutritious and that eating or drinking these [...]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Dr. Nina Bailey: Boil, steam or fry: are we getting the best nutrition from our vegetables?
The message that we need to eat at least 6 servings a day of fruit and vegetables seems to be having a positive impact on our food choices. By eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of different colors, you get the best [...]
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May 23rd, 2010 by Savvy Veg
A couple of days ago, I did an update on our oatmeal recipe, and realized all over again what a fab food oatmeal is, and how we all should eat it everyday!
Cooked oatmeal has 11 grams of protein per 1 cup serving, 19% of the daily iron requirement, 33% daily fiber, 19% daily carbs, a pinch of omega 3, [...]
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April 11th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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Using herbs for preventative medicine
According to the Journal of Health & Longevity, it is estimated that by the end of 2010, almost 40% of Americans over 65 will have type 2 diabetes. Eating vegetarian can help in preventing diabetes (or even cure it in some cases). But there is one way of preventing [...]
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March 16th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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Many people go vegetarian to lower their high cholesterol. How can a vegetarian diet lower cholesterol? And does it really work?
According to The American Heart Association, high levels of cholesterol are a risk factor for coronary heart disease, the nation’s number one killer. Over 100 million Americans have cholesterol levels [...]
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March 10th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
From Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s weekly health & fitness ezine:
Doctors have known for more than 20 years that Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes stomach and upper intestinal ulcers, causes stomach cancer. An article in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that it also may be the most common cause of pernicious anemia or lack of [...]
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March 9th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
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If it’s homemade it is! Making healthy Pizza Is Easy, Fun, CHEAP + It Tastes Incredible!
How To Make Pizza: Making your own healthy pizza is so easy, fun and cheap, we really don’t know why people buy pizza. Especially for those who don’t eat dairy.
Last I heard, giant pizza chains don’t yet offer [...]
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March 5th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Does your body pass the acid test?
Maintaining a healthy pH balance in the body is one of the most important aspects of health—and also one of the most misunderstood and most ignored. Why? For one thing when you are sick would you normally go to a doctor or a nutritionist? Of course, we have been [...]
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February 14th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
Love your website! I take lots of supplements and have been a non-dairy vegan for a year–was a semi-vegetarian before that (no beef or pork for decades).
But I am really low in energy lately. Could my supplements actually be causing deficiencies? – A.R.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
First the disclaimer: The following is not intended [...]
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June 8th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian:
I just started my new vegan lifestyle about a week ago. I was searching the internet to see if my cravings for meat and dairy were normal and came across your website.
I saw an advice letter of another vegetarian asking the same question. I found your responses enlightening and helpful.
I found another [...]
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