Diets
Proteins are essential for a vast array of functions in living organisms. They provide structure for cells. They allow muscles to contract. They are a part of our skin and our connective tissues. Antibodies, a feature of our immune system that protects us from diseases, are proteins. The hemoglobin that transports oxygen in our blood…
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Has meat really played the starring role in the evolution of the human diet? It is true that early hominins craved meat but it turns out that what our distant ancestors desired and what they actually acquired were not the same. Observation of present-day hunter-gatherer societies reveals that they have negligible success as hunters, even…
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The Holiday Effect Did you know that there are more heart attacks during the December holiday season than at any other time of the year? It has been observed that, on a day-to-day basis, heart-related deaths are 4.7% higher from December 5th to January 7th each year. Additionally, within this time there are two…
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Have you ever thought about the differences between the milk that comes from cows and the other “milks”, the ones derived from plants? When you think about it, their disparities are many. For a start, cow’s milk is produced by an animal for the purpose of providing the energy and nutrients needed for a calf…
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“Moderation in all things….” This memorable phrase has been quoted for centuries as a motto to live by. The sentiment is reputed to stem from the Greek poet Hesiod in the 7th century BC when he said “Observe due measure, moderation is the best in all things”. Roman politician, Marcus Tullius Cicero, around 60 BC,…
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