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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

Is Cholesterol Good or Bad for You? (Part 3)

In the previous articles in this series we looked deeply at cholesterol, how it is essential for the functioning of all human organs, and what you need to know about it. It has long been thought that cholesterol is the cause of the fatty...

Ayda Page

September 29th 2019 6 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

Is Cholesterol Good or Bad for You? (Part 2)

Cholesterol is an important component in our body's cells, it plays a very important role in many biochemical processes and is essential for all human organs. At some point, though, it became common opinion that excess amounts of cholesterol in the blood can cause heart disease...

Ayda Page

September 15th 2019 6 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

Is Cholesterol Good or Bad for You? (Part 1)

When we hear about high cholesterol, most of us think about it causing heart attacks or strokes. And it scares us. But is that true, is cholesterol really bad? Should we all start using statins, the cholesterol lowering drugs, like most doctors and drugs companies tell us to?

Ayda Page

September 1st 2019 4 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Weight Loss

How much sugar does a toddler need?

This week I have SAD news from one of the food companies, Kellogg’s. Of course, my sadness is really because of a more unhealthy and unconsciously living future that we’re heading towards… How much sugar do you think a toddler needs each day?

Ayda Page

August 11th 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island , Detox & Healing

The best natural (and least expensive) medicine in your supermarket!

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is secreted in the pancreas to help aid in digestion. It helps neutralize the stomach acid that is generated during the digestive process and helps in the breakdown of certain enzymes....

Ayda Page

August 4th 2019 5 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

What is the best way to burn fat?

I think I asked the million dollar question! Are you trying to lose weight? It seems like everyone is, almost 90% of the population want to lose some weight, maybe only 5 or 10 pounds, or maybe 50 or even 100 pounds. And we want the...

Ayda Page

July 21st 2019 5 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

The amazing benefits of mango

Mango is also known as “the king of the fruits”. It is high in nutrients, with a unique flavor and taste. It’s one of my favorite fruits, besides watermelon and plums! Right now it’s high season in most mango growing countries, with the...

Ayda Page

July 7th 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing

Apple cider vinegar — how it works in the body, and how it benefits type 2 diabetes

Vinegar comes from the French phrase vin aigre , meaning sour wine . Apple cider vinegar is often use in food flavorings and preservatives, and much research suggests that it may also have health benefits including blood sugar...

Ayda Page

June 30th 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

What are the best non-dairy milk alternatives?

Lactose intolerance is a syndrome that occurs after the ingestion of lactose, with symptoms that include diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and bloating. These symptoms result from the secretion of catabolic fragments of bacterial...

Ayda Page

June 23rd 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Do you consume energy drinks, or do you need caffeine in the afternoon to pick you up? Unfortunately you just need to look at the counter in your supermarket, gas station, or even school vending machines to see that energy drinks and...

Ayda Page

June 9th 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island

Do carbohydrates make you fat?

Carbohydrates are sugars or starches. They are organic molecules that are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, they are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for most organisms. Our body, however, does not...

Ayda Page

May 26th 2019 3 minutes read
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Nutrition , Newsletter Archive

How healthy is the Beyond Burger?

There’s a lot of reasons why you may choose to not to eat meat, and that’s completely perfect. There are healthy and unhealthy food choices, whether you’re consuming animal products or not. But I’d like to give you a little more...

Ayda Page

May 19th 2019 3 minutes read
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