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Salty deception: What your salt cravings really mean

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‘Experts’ say that 90% of Americans are eating way too much salt, which puts them at serious risk for heart disease and stroke. Even more frightening is that you actually may need more salt than you consume daily. More of the right kind of salt, that is.

Are You Missing Out on this Key Nutrient?

Everyday stress and diets lacking in fiber from fresh fruits, vegetables and grains often cause our natural elimination processes to stop or slow down. But, consuming adequate amounts of fiber in the form of delicious, Body Ecology style grain-like seeds and vegetables, will help you prevent cancers, obesity, constipation, hemorrhoids and more.

Oil Spill Update: Is Fish Still Safe to Eat?

Has the Gulf oil spill made you rethink eating fish? There are still plenty of healthy options for gaining the nutritional benefits from fish without risking contamination from the oil spill or other pollutants, like mercury.

How to Eat, Drink and Be Merry in the Heat

Stay hydrated and nourished this summer by drinking lots of pure spring water and eating plenty of fermented and properly combined raw foods, probiotic foods and green smoothies. Your light summer diet will help support your body’s ability to naturally detoxify as well as create more energy within your body.

Could Your Hair Dye Make You Sick?

You want your hair to look great, right? But, why risk the toxic effects of chemical preservatives in hair dye? Recent studies have shown that women who used hair dye were 37% more likely to develop liver disease.