Cardiovascular Conditions
A new study published by the American College of Cardiology has pointed out that heart disease can be predicted and prevented. (1) This is excellent news. It means that there is something that we can do in our own lives and without medical intervention to reduce our risk of developing heart disease. Researchers analyzed the…
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Lately the news has been full of claims that eating animal-sourced fats are healthier than those sourced from plants. When faced with unsupported claims such as these, we need to go back to what the real science tells us. In May 2025 a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine compared the impact of eating butter…
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A quick search on the internet will hit both sides of the egg question. You can find articles detailing the health hazards of egg consumption as well as those touting the benefits of eating eggs. More surprisingly, some of the major health corporations in the US are backing off on their criticisms of eggs. What’s…
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It’s been nineteen years since my husband and I decided to eat more healthfully. It has been quite an educational journey and we have learned so much about the foods that our body needs to remain healthy. But it wasn’t until quite recently that we delved into chocolate and its potential health benefits. Like most…
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Have you ever wondered how processed foods began? Well… here is the beginning of the story. It’s about the discovery that foods could be altered to increase their appeal. It opens in the late 1960s with a man by the name of Dr. Howard Moskowitz. (1,2). In 1969, Dr. Moskowitz left Harvard University with a…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
