May 17th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Let them eat cake! According to legend, this is how Queen Marie Antoinette of France responded to the plight of peasants who didn’t have bread. Besides showing the sad disconnect between royalty and reality, the statement also points to the inescapable truth that just about everyone loves cake.
If you have …
May 2nd in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
More often than not, valuable discoveries are simply used to create new patentable drugs. Meanwhile, natural products that can solve the problem without any side effects are blatantly ignored.
Here’s a perfect example. Scientists have confirmed that a group of immune system proteins, known as RANK L, activate immune cells and …
April 29th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Few Save Our Bones articles have caused more controversy. Not to mention over one thousand comments full of rich debate. So which article am I speaking of? It’s ‘Debunking the Milk Myth: Why Milk is Bad for Your and Your Bones’.
Much of the debate in the comments section of the …
April 4th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
I love doing yard work. It not only gives me an excuse to take a break and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine; I also find it relaxing and rewarding.
A couple of years ago I’ve planted a lemon tree on my front lawn, along with a fragrant Confederate jasmin. …
April 2nd in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
It may not be a coincidence that its name begins with the same letter as calcium. A recent study on this crucial vitamin, typically recognized as an immune system builder and scurvy’s worst foe, has confirmed that it plays a pivotal role in bone health.
The study was published in …
March 29th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
The Mediterranean region is known for its beautiful beaches and colorful healthy foods that so many of us love. The alkalizing cruciferous vegetable you’ll read about today is native of that region and packs many bone healthy nutrients plus lots of flavor. So what is it?
The often forgotten yet healthful …
March 12th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
There are two sides to every coin, the saying goes. Surprisingly, this also rings true when it comes to scientific studies. I’ll explain.
More often than not, when a study about a natural supplement with an unexpected outcome is published, there’s a frenzy of news articles and broadcast media touting the …
February 22nd in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Here in the U.S., “eat your peas” is an expression that’s often used by politicians or educators when they want us to do some unappetizing but necessary task. And every time I hear “eat your peas” used in this manner, I’m astonished that such a delicious legume is used to …
February 15th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Today, I will let you in on an unusual chain of events that led researchers to discover that after all, there is another mineral besides calcium that plays a crucial role in osteoporosis. And that nutrition matters. I call it an out-of-laboratory experience…
Here’s what happened. The winter of 2005 …
January 30th in Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Some vegetables can be bland and boring. But believe me, this certainly doesn’t apply to one of my favorite alkalizing vegetables. It not only tastes delicious. As you’ll find out, it’s a true nutritional powerhouse, rich in no less than six Foundation Supplements. It also contains powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients, …