A Health Disaster in the Making

By T. Colin Campbell, PhD

January 13, 2005 Updated December 24th, 2018

…added sugars found in sweets, pastries and soft drinks. Expressing optimal nutrient intakes as ranges is certainly more informative and realistic than were the single-number RDAs of past reports. But…

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The 10 Most Important Actions to Insure Optimum Health

By Alan Goldhamer, D.C.

December 12, 2010 Updated March 24th, 2020

…stroke), diabetes and autoimmune disorders. [1][2][3][5-8][16-24] 3. Avoid the use of highly refined foods. (including added oil, salt, sugar and refined flour products) Highly processed foods, including oil, flour, sugar…

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Fasting – Back to the Future

By Alan Goldhamer, D.C.

November 1, 1997 Updated August 17th, 2023

…but it is ineffective due to resistance at the cells in the liver and elsewhere, your blood sugar levels rise. This can lead to serious clinical consequences. Fortunately, after a…

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Everyday Miracles – My Weight and Cholesterol Are Down

By Susan Lebel Young, MSED, MSC

December 11, 2013 Updated January 3rd, 2019

…truly understood holism, sugar was the last to go. Knowing how one change reverberates through the whole, as a psychotherapist, I then sat in sessions with my clients holding the…

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The Paleo Diet: What’s the Story?

By Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH

October 1, 2013 Updated January 3rd, 2019

…eating grain is an unnatural and recent innovation. The clear benefit is that Paleo-eaters may be reducing or eliminating sugar and white flour, foods that are associated with rising obesity…

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Eating Plants to Address the Inflammatory State

By Kathryn Pollard, MS

September 1, 2013 Updated January 3rd, 2019

…levels of C-reactive protein in the blood may result from excessive blood sugar.[2] Fiber-packed whole fruits, vegetables, and grains do a great job of slowing the breakdown of carbohydrates and…

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How Can I Lower My Triglycerides?

By Thomas Campbell, MD

August 1, 2013 Updated by CNS on January 6th, 2025

…of cardiovascular disease.[1] However, it is less clear whether triglycerides themselves cause the increased risk; high triglycerides often occur alongside numerous other abnormalities, including high blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol,…

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Whole Grains: Good or Bad?

By Marilyn S. Radke, MD, MPH

May 14, 2014 Updated by CNS on April 29th, 2025

…and protease and amylase inhibitors. These nutrients may prevent diseases, lower blood cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and improve immune function.[1][2] Fiber is the part of plant-based foods that the body…

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Travel Tips for Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning

By Nele Liivlaid

February 28, 2015 Updated January 7th, 2019

…sure to learn food names in the local language, especially the foods you’re trying to avoid such as meat, dairy, oil, cheese, poultry, eggs, butter, milk and sugar to avoid…

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