Healthy Thanksgiving

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The Holidays Don’t Have To Be Unhealthy Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney While "Healthy Thanksgiving" doesn't quite have the appeal of the more familiar "Happy Thanksgiving" greeting, I used it here to make the point that Thanksgiving dinner (and many other holiday meals) doesn't have to be an unhealthy affair. After all, there is a lot to like about ...

Can Milk Be Bad For You?

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Got Milk? Maybe Not Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney     You’ve probably seen the ads featuring your favorite celebrities sporting a white mustache and saying “Got milk?” Those ads all suggest that milk is essential for strong bones and a healthy body. And you are probably aware of dietary recommendations from learned experts saying that you should be consuming at ...

Supplements To Avoid

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What You Don’t Know Could Kill You Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney There are a few bad apples in every barrel, and the supplement industry is no different, especially when it comes to sports nutrition, weight loss products and supplements to avoid. In previous health tips from the professor I have exposed some of the more dangerous sports ...

Are There Health Benefits of Beetroot Juice for Athletes?

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Should You Add Beetroot Juice To Your Training Diet? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney   When I saw the headline “Beetroot Juice May Boost Aerobic Fitness For Swimmers” I did a double take. Could something as simple as eating more beets actually improve exercise performance? Are there real health benefits of beetroot juice for athletes?  So I looked up ...

Soy and Breast Cancer

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The Soy Controversy Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney     Soy and breast cancer: the wars are heating up again. You may have seen the recent headlines saying: "Soy protein found to speed the growth of breast cancer!" "Eating soy may turn on genes linked to [breast] cancer growth!" "Women with breast cancer should avoid high soy diets!" It all ...

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