Cholesterol was finally declared safe by the USDA in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The Guidelines from 2010 still suggested a maximum of 300 mg. of cholesterol daily from all food sources. That's 1 egg and 1 cup of chicken a day. Hold the omelette, butter, bacon, cheese, fish and steak.... After years of lobbying by the dairy and beef industries and complementary medicine physicians, the USDA Advisory Report finally (and quietly) ... Keep Reading >
Archives for January 2016
Truth in Labeling: Cage Free, Pastured or Free Range Chicken and Eggs
Is free range chicken the same as pastured chicken? It depends! Pastured, cage free and free range usually mean different things. Add in various marketing terms such as organic, natural, and vegetarian feed and you're probably being misinformed. First, the bottom line... Pastured chickens and eggs are best for you and for the chicken Here are some details on deciphering popular chicken and egg terms... Battery cage. While banned in Europe, ... Keep Reading >
Are Cleanses and Detox Diets Healthy?
Are cleanses and detox diets healthy? What about juice fasting, elimination diets, laxative herbs or liver tonics? Are there benefits to a short term cleanse if your long-term lifestyle is not balanced? With dozens of companies offering pills, books, meal plans and advice, goal setting is your first priority. What exactly is your goal and is this just a short term thing? Do you really just wish to lose weight but still talk about ... Keep Reading >
Nominate Me For Paleo Magazine Best of 2015!
I was voted Top 5 Paleo Blog of 2014 by Paleo Magazine readers. 2015 nominations are open just a few more hours. Will you take a minute to nominate me? Through Sunday night 1/10/16 only! I fit 4 categories. To nominate me once, please go to Best Science-Centered Blog (but not new blog) and enter "On Diet and Health" or "Beverly Meyer on Diet and Health". Three more?? One more blog category and 2 for my Primal Diet - ... Keep Reading >
High Blood Pressure Myths and Lies
Do you know these high blood pressure myths and lies? Not knowing can lead to a lifetime of medication never resulting in a "cure". Medications may address only the symptom and not the cause of high blood pressure. Hypertension is serious and can absolutely cause chronic illness or death. Getting it properly diagnosed - and treating the true cause(s) - should be your aim. First, some definitions.... Blood pressure is "the ... Keep Reading >