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 Jeff Novick, is truly a unique dietitian and nutritionist. With over 24 years of experience in nutrition, health, fitness and natural living, he offers expert health advice distilled into powerful, easy-to-understand language on a variety of current topics.. Read More
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Sunlight, Body Weight, & Vit D |
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Written by j.novick
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 14:43 |
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There is much in the news these days about Vit D deficiencies and the increasing number of people being diagnosed with low levels of Vit D
One thing that is being left out of the equation is the relationship between somones percentage of body fat and their Vit D Status. It turns out there is increasing prevalance of Vit D deficiency amongst those with higher body fat percentage.
Considering 66% of Americans are overweight and 33% are obese, I wonder how this is effecting some of the results we are seeing in those who are being diagnosed with "low' Vit D Levels.
As we can see from the following recent studies, this association is fairly well established and known in the medical literature. Why this is not being adressed publically is the quesiton..
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2008 Conference Dates Set
We are excited to announce the dates of the 2008 NHA Healthy Living Conference. Please join us July 17-21, 2008 at the Regency House Spa in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
Enjoy educational lectures, a variety of relaxation and fitness activities, delicious all-vegan meals, question and answer sessions with the speakers, cooking and food workshops, nightly entertainment, socializing with other members, participating in a silent auction and much more -- while being pampered at the oceanfront Regency House Spa in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Whether you are just starting out, or an old pro who just needs to get back on track, this event is for you!
Speakers We are happy to announce the following speakers have been confirmed:
- Alec Burton, M.Sc., D.O., D.C.
- Nejla Burton, M.Sc., D.O., D.C.
- Stephan Esser, M.D.
- Greg Fitzgerald, D.O., N.D.
- Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
- Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D.
- Jeff Novick, M.S., R.D., L.D./N.
- Chef John Nowakowski
- Frank Sabatino, D.C., Ph.D
- Keki Sidhwa, N.D., D.O.
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Just The Flax Facts, Please! |
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Written by j.novick
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I was recently asked a few questions about flax seeds. Specifically, the question were 1) is there any nutritional reason (or any other reason) to prefer using either the brown flax seed or the golden flax seed ? 2) What is the best way to store them?
Well, like with many things, there are many misconceptions about flax seeds in regard to these two issues, and as usual, some of it is based on misinformation that comes from marketing and advertising.
In regard to the color difference, as you may know, you can show some minor difference between the different colored varieties of any foods and this is true whether it is apples, pears, etc. However, there is really little difference between the different varieties of flax seeds
From the Flax Council, which supports the growth and sale of both..
"The color of flax has no bearing on its nutritional value, despite claims by its growers that golden flax is superior. In tests conducted by the Canadian Grain Commission in the summer of 2001, the "Dakota Gold" flax from South Dakota was shown to have 43-44% oil content, while the Canadian brown flax tested had 44%, virtually the same.
However, the level of ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid -- source of Omega 3 fatty acids) in the Canadian brown seed was 59% of the oil, compared to 51% in the "Dakota Gold". This difference is due to the colder Canadian climate, and perhaps better soil quality, not the color variety.
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