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How to Handle Vegan and Vegetarian Substitutions for Common Food Items

Today we are going to discuss a topic which many people struggle with, as they attempt to change from a typical omnivore diet to a vegetarian or vegan way of life. This is the ever so famous dilemma of how… Read and discuss

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How Does Our Body Metabolize Alcohol and What Are the Effects?

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence designated April as Alcohol Awareness Month. With that in mind, I wanted to bring to you some information that I think would be of particular importance to many who consume alcohol… Read and discuss

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15 Reasons Why You May Want to Reconsider Eating Meat

We have no doubt all heard the statement “You are what you eat.” Well, while some of us at least somewhat realize what that statement means and the ramifications of it on our health, it is still uncommon for… Read and discuss

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The New Shopper’s Guide To Pesticides Is Here!

The Environmental Working Group has just released the new Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides. This is the latest and most up to date version of what fruits and vegetables have the highest residues of pesticides on them and therefore should… Read and discuss

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Movie Review: Processed People

An excellent, fun to watch for the whole family documentary that makes us confront the real truth behind what we are eating and how to get back to our natural state of perfect health…. Read and discuss

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Have a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us and many are now involved in the festivities of the season. Aside from the gifts, this usually includes for most getting together with family and friends around tables of food and drink. While these… Read and discuss

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Health Food Is NOT Necessarily Healthy Food

We are in November – National Health Food Month and perhaps this month some of you may start or decide to take your health more seriously. So, you decide to head out to your local health food store and… Read and discuss

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Coca-Cola: Maybe the Real Thing, But Definitely Not the Healthy Thing

Today we dissect another hot topic for anyone who is serious about their health and for those who should know, but perhaps don’t, about one of the most popular products out there for over a century, and its serious… Read and discuss

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Bottled Water: Not Worth The Price or Your Health

Well we knew this was coming sooner or later – the safety of bottled water not only questioned, but proven risky. Since the past decade, millions of people, especially in the Western world have and do consume bottled water… Read and discuss

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How We Treat the Animals We Eat

Today Oprah’s schedule caught my attention as she was featuring a fabulous topic for any person out there who eats any kind of animal product or by-product. It was especially powerful too as we are in October, which is Vegetarian… Read and discuss

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Conflicting Health Advice About Soy

Okay, so it is no surprise that there is so much health information out there today. The Internet is packed full of health tips, diets, advice, studies, etc. Well that would all be great if the information was credible, consistent… Read and discuss

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Do You Know What Is In Your Soft Drink?

Today we are going to venture into a very popular area that has detrimental effects on our health. Yes indeed, soft drinks – probably one of the most toxic beverages for one’s health and at the same time one… Read and discuss

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Vitamin D in the Prevention of Multiple Sclerosis

Last month I wrote an article outlining the basics of vitamin D in the article entitled “Get To Know Vitamin D“. The vital importance of having adequate amounts of vitamin D for optimal health, has by now been proven by many doctors,… Read and discuss

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Top 10 Safest and Most Effective Sunscreens

At the end of May, Evolving Wellness featured a 5 part Sun Smart Series to maximize the benefits of the sun, while minimizing the risks. One of the consumer’s biggest challenges I noted, was to actually find a sunscreen that would… Read and discuss

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“Green” Teflon?

Over the past few decades, cooking has been revolutionized by the power of non-stick cookware. All of a sudden, food no longer stuck to the sides of pots and pans and the job of cleaning pots, pans and other utensils… Read and discuss

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Healthy Tips for a Vacation or a Drug Promotion?

I have recently come across a list that I thought would be a great idea to post and share with you here on Evolving Wellness. The Harvard Medical School came out with a “10-Minute Consult: Healthy Travel“, which includes a list… Read and discuss

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Hungry? Your Depression May be to Blame!

If you are like most Westerners out there, you are probably battling some excess weight and the odd spurts of depression. Currently, 2 out of every 3 US or Canadian adults are either overweight or obese, that is about 67%… Read and discuss

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Ecological and Health Impacts of our Modern Diet

I have just come accross a phenomenal video from TED.com that I am thrilled to share with you here on Evolving Wellness. This video features Mark Bittman, who is a famous author, journalist and television personality and whose main passion… Read and discuss