Reservatrol-is being considered as a very important breakthrough for prevention of heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases. Reservatrol is a pigment found in red or purple grapes and wine and grape juice. Reservatrol is credited as responsible for the "french paradox", where despite higher fat diets,  a lower incidence of heart disease exists. How powerful is this? Well, drug companies are competing to develop drugs using a patented form of reservatrol to "create" a new drug to prevent heart disease. Mother Nature has already created this drug, it's called food. 4 ounces of grape juice per day is all it takes to provide benefits. If you avoid sugar, like me, extracts are available. Call for details. Good Saturated Fat? Coconut oil, a medium chain triglyceride used extensicvely in Thai cooking  has been associated with benefits in blood fat levels, skin health and  lowering inflammation in the body. Coconut oil may also help in weight management programs. Just three tablespoons daily are all that's needed for health benefits.  Do Not USE hydrogenated coconut oil you must use the unrefined organic type to reap benefits. It is even better if you subsitute this fat for other fats in your diet. Syndrome X, or metabolic syndrome may be at the heart of the most common and overlooked illnesses to strike americans, according to groundbreaking research.  Syndrome X is characterized by insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity leading to a constellation of health problems and premature death.  Diet and nutritional supplements help restore health in this case by making the body more responsive to insulin levels. Permanent weight loss - is achieved by eating more fruits and vegetables according to a Consumer Reports Study. According to their extensive research,      the most naturally slender individuals had the highest fruit and vegetable intakes in all but 1% of those studied.  I will write about these findings in depth in a future issue of Nutrition News.      If you are are having problems or would like to use natural means to improve your health please schedule an appointment @ Apple-A-Day-Clinic.COM  or by calling us @ 847-577-4455 Note: take advantage of our April promotions on this site!

Anti Depressants accelerate aging & wrinkles a brand new study published by the Journal of Plastic Surgery has found that anti depressant use may be associated with accelerated aging signs such as sagging skin and wrinkles, according to researchers. This study studied populations of identical twins and after controlling for other factors concluded that the medications may have had an adverse impact on the physical aging process. Red meat may be more dangerous than even suspected- a brand new study has concluded that both men and women who consume large amounts of red meat more likely  by 50% or more to die of cancer or heart disease. Study researchers suggested that red meat may contain toxins that create ill health and have not even been discovered at present. It is well established that red meat is high in saturated fat and may contribute to the inflammation process in susceptible people. Still, red meat in MODERATION has health benefits as well and contains unique nutrients that cannot be obtained elsewhere. For this reason, I cannot condone eliminating it from one's diet at this time.  I do however, recommend eating 100% organic red meat, purchased from a reputable store. Omega 3's reduce inflammation.... Inflammation may be at the core of many illnesses including: cancer, heart disease, asthma, eczema, and auto immune illnesses such as lupus and MS. Omega 3's are abundant in fatty fish such as salmon and mackeral.  Finding a non-toxic form is often difficult however.  One is use is Norwegian Salmon Oil due to its purity. Depression linked to heart disease: A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiology has linked depression and various cardiac abnormalities. A new recent study has added to this body of evidence by suggesting premature cardiac death in people with histories of longterm depression, stay tuned.  Do you know about the connection of food and nutrition and mood?  Visit my Health Forum for more information or call or email us, anytime.   Olive oil stops HER-2 breast cancer in lab studies! A new study published by the BMT Cancer Journal found that olive oil long recognized for its health benefits, even by Hippocrates, stopped progression of HER-2 Breast Cancer in the laboratory and significantly increased programmed cell death of the diseased cells.  Olive oil has long been noted for the health benefits of the Mediterrean diet.  Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains higher amounts of beneficial polyphenols and other compounds and seems to justify the extra cost.        Don't Forget:   Tuesday: Health Forums DeStress in this month's Meditation Room  Special Visit rates: $99/79 this month 10%  off Sale on all products and special orders Through month end. Freebie Fridays: Send in a friend or family member Friday AM's for a free mini consult to see if holistic care if right for them. Free initial phone consults are available, anytime.  Thanks!  Taryn DeCicco, ND 4/14/09