Author: Kaoru Kashima

Everybody loves fruits juice and many people think it’s a staple for their refrigerator. Orange juice is often served for breakfast for its Vitamin C nutrients. For that reason, some people prefer to drink orange juice over water. However, obesity expert, Dr. David Ludwig, says that even the 100 percent, all natural, no-sugar-added fruit juices … Continue reading Fruit Juice may be as bad as soda. →

For the next week or two, all the media will be talking about what happened in 2012. You will read, see and hear the sad and tragic incidents as well as all the happy and joyful moments of 2012. We are looking back to review what happened in the world. So I think itss a … Continue reading Season’s Greetings →

Boxed cold cereal and milk is pretty standard breakfast in America. It is easy, and kids love those sweet cereals. Many people think that boxed cold cereal is a well balanced meal, so that it is one of the best breakfasts you can have. Do you think is it true? Most of the boxed cold … Continue reading Cereal for Breakfast? →

If you are a multiple health newsletter subscriber like me, you may have received an email about “Proposition 37” vote. It is a Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative, and it is on the November 6, 2012 ballot in California as an initiated state statute. If Proposition 37 is approved by voters, it will: … Continue reading It is way overdue for GMO Labeling →

The first time I saw “chi chi chi  chia ♪“commercial, I thought what an annoying commercial and hated the scene of chia sprouts growing on the animal shape planters.  I had never thought the “chi chi chi  chia ♪“ is about that Chia, and that chia seeds have a lot of health benefits. Chia is … Continue reading Vegan’s Savor →

I have been writing about the health effects of processed food but it was not clear to some people how processed food changes one’s life. So, I thought sharing this book "Nutrition and Physical Degeneration",  makes more sense to those who still eat processed food. Dr. Weston Price is a dentist who traveled around the … Continue reading Back to Basics →

As you’ve already known that Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. However, a recent study shows that Vitamin D prevents diabetes, hypertension, flu, cancer, autoimmune disease and the list goes on Dr. Rober Heaney, MD from Creighton University says that Vitamin D is … Continue reading The Super Nutrient? →

It is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle such as eating a nutritious diet of whole foods, getting seven to eight hours of sleep, committing to daily exercise, etc. for cancer and other disease prevention. However, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy from Center from New Medicine says that radiation exposure from medical imaging is a growing … Continue reading Cancer Risk from Medical Imaging →

I am sure there are mixed opinions about the Bloomberg Administration among NY residents.   Mayor Bloomberg has been very active when it comes to obesity and health in general. He’s helped to ban smoking in restaurants, bars and public areas and he has banned trans-fats from New York City restaurants. Recently, Mayor Bloomberg proposed a … Continue reading Mayor Bloomberg’s New Proposed Ban →

There are so many fat-free, low-fat products in the market. Since the government stated that we should cut down on fat to prevent heart disease in 70s,  the gold digger big companies are making “fat-free” and/or “low-fat” yogurt, mayonnaise, cheese, chips, and so on.  Do you think eating these will actually slim you down? The … Continue reading You may gain fat from fat-free products!? →