Category Archives: Health in General

Michelle Obama…coming up short on healthy eating

Posted on 02/26/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

She’s doing some good things…but she could do SO MUCH MORE! First lady Michelle Obama’s Super Bowl Party made the news a few weeks ago…focusing on the not-so-healthy food that she served her guests. While starting a vegetable garden and … Continue reading →

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“Academic freedom” in nutritional science…a scary story

Posted on 02/24/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

Nutritional Science — possibly the only field of study that fails to  deliver scientific integrity in the mainstream academic world On Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s foundation website, his tagline is scientific integrity for optimal health. Sadly, his counterparts in academia, … Continue reading →

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“High Fiber” diet saves lives…but not nearly enough

Posted on 02/22/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

An optimal plant-based diet delivers 60 to 100 grams of fiber daily. Had to chuckle when I saw this article in the New York Times yesterday talking about the virtues of eating lots of fiber. Unfortunately, their idea of “high fiber” … Continue reading →

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