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UPDATE:  Crazy to see all the frenzy over the news that the FDA is going to stop allowing trans-fats in food. What you aren't hearing is exactly how the oils suggested to be substituted are in fact trans-fats with low smoke points and damaging to the heart. Here are a few articles to help you consider the finer facts, and accurate ones as well. Trans Fats    Trans Fats    Con-ola ~~~~~~~~~ In the 80s when the trend went to no fat and low fat diets we advised our clients and students to keep healthy fats alive in their diets.  FAT FACTS written in 2002 This quote is from May 2013 "Skim milk is not helpful for losing weight, as numerous studies have revealed, and in a recent study of 10,500 school-age children, it was actually harmful in terms of weight gain and loss of calcium absorption as a result of the “skimming” process. The fat content in whole milk slows sugar absorption and improves calcium uptake." UPDATE: 4 Nov, 2013 - Now it seems everyone i...

I am sure everyone is buzzing about the fallacious news stories from the last couple of days that are telling you taking vitamins is risky for your health.  Every time I hear reports on these studies I get mad.  I get more so when I hear the local ABC outlet news anchor say she does fair and balanced reporting. If her reporting was fair and balanced she would include the following information from Mitch Stargrove an ND I have known over some years: It is not advisable to make a causal statement of excess risk based on these observational data..." Without proper accounting of and informed choices for form, dose, combination, sequencing of nutrients this data says little of clinical consequence. Moreover, the fundamental premise of natural medicine is personalized and evolving care in concert with a healthcare professional trained and experienced in nutritional therapies. All contemplated supplement usage should be discussed with primary care providers, such as (licensed) naturo...