Carla Golden Wellness | Posts About Nutrition

Below are posts containing my thoughts about nutrition. I hope you enjoy them.

The Gluten Distraction

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Gluten is a type of protein that exists with starch in the endosperm of barley, rye, all varieties of wheat, some oats, as well as in brewer’s yeast and malt. Gluten can cause intestinal damage and the autoimmune disorder Celiac Disease in 1-2% of the general population who are genetically susceptible. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity occurs […]

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Confessions of a Teetotaller

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I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in over 10 years and my confession is this: I don’t miss it one bit. In fact, I gleefully relish in the fact that I no longer wish to consume alcohol. • I don’t miss hangovers, even slight ones. • I don’t miss the financial expense. • I […]

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The Case for Wholesome Veganism

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A great number of different people think that the word vegan means a great deal of different radical things, however the official definition – managed by The Vegan Society – is really quite rational: “A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude – as far as is possible and practicable – all forms […]

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Commitment is Often Inconvenient

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Once you make a deep commitment to personal health, sometimes moving through life is inconvenient because standard, status-quo society isn’t set up to easily and effortlessly support healthful habits and decisions. Recently I went on vacation with my family which involved moving through airports. My husband and I avoid unnecessary radiation when given the choice […]

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Healthful Hot Drinks

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One of my few favorite aspects of colder weather is the opportunity to drink delicious and healthful hot drinks. Aside from my usual morning matcha green tea, I have a few drinks that I turn to when I want to raise my body temperature without sacrificing nutrition.  If it’s early enough in the day to […]

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Fish Oil or Wish Oil?

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IntroductionFish oil capsules are one of the top selling nutritional supplements on the market. Many people take omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil capsules to combat chronic inflammation in the body. Is fish oil the best solution or just wishful thinking? InflammationAcute inflammation happens when tissue is damaged due to trauma, microbial invasion, or noxious […]

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Milk Just Got Worse

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Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to hear Michael Klaper, MD speak about bone health and avoiding osteoporosis. He said something that made the audience squirm in unison, even the supposedly aware vegans among us. He said that modern industrialized dairy cows have been bred so that they are able to be milked […]

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Free Optimal Human Diet Quiz

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Carnivore? Omnivore? Herbivore? What food is best suited for human anatomy? Take this quick quiz to find out! When I gather food at the grocery store or farmer’s market, I use my:

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