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It’s Not About The Fat
“Saturated fats will clog your arteries and cause a heart attack.” We now know this is a myth that’s been sold to the public for more than 50 years. Many of us (including health professionals!) bought into it and the myth became so well-entrenched we take it as gospel. Once saturated fats came off our…
Read MoreStudy finds no association between calcium intake and arterial calcification
Research described in a report published online on November 7, 2012 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition failed to establish a relationship between greater calcium intake and increased calcification of the coronary artery, a condition that characterizes heart disease. The finding contradicts the conclusions of a recent, widely publicized study, which suggested that calcium…
Read MorePagdin's Picks for 2016
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2016 your healthiest year yet! This year each of my monthly columns will be dealing with a specific nutritional supplement and examining the indications and the evidence for adding it to your daily routine. There are certain vitamins you will likely not be getting enough of, including vitamins D and…
Read MoreBefore you make that resolution, here are some diet myths…
For the past year I have subscribed to an excellent blog called “Weighty Matters” written by MD Yoni Freedhoff.1 He is an associate professor in Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and an international expert in weight loss. His posts are always sharp and relevant, with many practical suggestions for those struggling with their…
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