Author Archives: Vic Johnson

I've spent most of my life battling weight issues. I can't count the number of times I've lost 50 pounds or more (and gained it all back and more).In May 2013 I was diagnosed with prediabetes. This followed my youngest son's diagnosis of Type II four years earlier.Thanks to my wife Lisa and my overwhelming desire to avoid drugs at all costs, I embarked on a journey where I discovered an amazing method to overcome obesity, reverse diabetes and extend my life. My contributions to this site and to you are a result of that journey.

Do You Make These Mistakes When You Buy Olive Oil?

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Best tips we ever learned… plus the oil we like best for flavor, freshness, and nutrition Mistake #1: Buying stale olive oil “off the shelf.” Olive oil, unlike wine, does not get better with age. Like milk, eggs, meat, and many ...

These 5 Cooking Oils Destroy Your Health

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“Of all the health-destroying foods on the market, those made with highly processed vegetable and seed oils are some of the worst. When consumed in large amounts, as they are by most Americans, they seriously distort your important omega-3 to ...

The Amazing Avocado-What Makes It Such a Superfood?

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Avocados- is it the mild, nutty taste, the creamy texture, or that singular green color that makes us love them so? All three are great reasons, but there are many, many more reasons to love the simple, yet wonderful avocado. ...

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Improve Your Blood Sugar With These Everyday Foods

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Apples “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Apples can lower blood sugar, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers believe these effects are due to the high concentrations of quercetin (an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory enzyme.) In fact, ...