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Food - Glorious Food!
Another page in its infancy! I have lots of information in my files to transfer in, but this is the landing page for my current Webinar Series: Stop Eating C.R.A.P. I start out with four programs on SWEETENERS, from sugar to artificial sweeteners to natural sweeteners, and, basically, throughout, the emphasis on eating a lot less sugar in general and avoiding the dangerous of the sugar substitutes. Each topic on the page will be listed in alphabetical order and will be added to the floating index at the right.
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🚫 Stop Eating C.R.A.P.
A Webinar Series for People Who Want to Eat Smarter, Feel Better, and Take Back Their Health
Welcome to the Stop Eating C.R.A.P. series — an eye-opening, empowering journey through the modern food landscape. In each session, we unpack one of the culprits lurking in today's diet:
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C – Carbonated drinks
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R – Refined sugar
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A – Artificial foods
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P – Processed foods
We dive deep into the science, the deception, and the very real health consequences behind these food-like substances — and more importantly, how to break free from their grip.
Expect:
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Clear explanations without the shame or fear-mongering
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Nutritional truths paired with practical solutions
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Slides, visuals, and metaphors that actually make this fun to learn
This is not a diet. This is a wake-up call — and a call to action. You have far more power over your health than you’ve been led to believe.
Join us, one letter at a time, and discover how cutting the C.R.A.P. might just be the best decision you’ve ever made for your body, your brain, and your future.
Click above for the webinar and below to view and/or download a pdf of the PowerPoint Presentation
🍭 #1: Fructose Fiasco — How a Sweet Little Molecule Hijacked Our Health
Fructose may sound harmless (hey, it’s in fruit, right?), but when extracted, concentrated, and pumped into processed foods as high-fructose corn syrup, it becomes a major player in metabolic dysfunction. In this kickoff session, we uncover how fructose bypasses normal sugar metabolism, overwhelms the liver, promotes fat storage, and fuels inflammation — all under the radar. Get ready for a sweet truth bomb… with a side of science!
🍬 #2: Sweet Deception — The Rise and Risks of Refined Sugar
What Cane Sugar (Sucrose) actually is
–Structure, sources, and digestion
–Fructose vs. glucose: a metabolic mismatch
The History of Sugar in the Human Diet
–From medicinal use to mass addiction
–Sugar’s rise in the role of processed foods
Sugar – Hidden in Plain Sight
–Hidden sources
–Tricky names
The Biochemical Blowback
–Blood sugar, insulin, dopamine
–Sugar and the immune system
–Sugar and children’s health
–Sugar and AGEs – the sticky truth regarding sugar and aging
The Escape Plan
–Sugar Detox – “cold turkey” or gradual approach?
–Tips for success – diet & nutrients to repair damage
Click above for the video on YouTube, watch on Rumble instead, and click on the image below to view and/or download all of the valuable information as a pdf of the PowerPoint presentation.
🍬 #3: Sweet Lies — Meet the ASS in Your Pantry
In Part 3 of the Stop Eating C.R.A.P. series, we dive deep into the sweet world of deception — specifically the three most infamous artificial sweeteners: Aspartame, Sucralose, and Saccharin. Collectively dubbed the A.S.S. gang, these chemical compounds have been marketed for decades as healthy sugar alternatives — but beneath the sweet façade lies a tangled web of questionable approvals, brain chemistry disruption, and long-term health concerns.
This presentation explores:
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The political and industrial forces behind aspartame’s FDA approval
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The chemical transformation that turned sucralose into a chlorinated pseudo-sugar
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The dramatic history of saccharin, from discovery to ban to un-ban
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How these substances impact neurological function, gut health, and metabolic balance
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A clear explanation of excitotoxicity and why it matters for your brain
👉 Watch the full presentation
👉 Download the PDF slides to follow along or review later
👉 Share with friends, family, and anyone who still thinks “sugar-free” means safe
Your sweet tooth deserves better.
Learn how to spot the A.S.S. in your pantry — and kick it to the curb.
Click above for YouTube or Here to view on Rumble
Click Above to View & Download the Presentation PDF
🍰 Stop Eating C.R.A.P. — Part 4: The Sweet Finish 🍯
Artificial & Natural Sweeteners, Whole-Food Sweeteners, Fruits, and More!
Ready to satisfy your curiosity without spiking your blood sugar? In this final and flavor-packed episode of our “Stop Eating C.R.A.P.” series, I dive into the ever-confusing world of sweeteners—from monk fruit to maple syrup, erythritol to raw honey, coconut sugar to allulose—and even the real story on fruits and “brown” sugars like turbinado and molasses. Beneath the surface, I've learned some very real reasons to avoid certain sweeteners that are often hidden in processed food products. Did you know erythritol - a very common sweetener and one that is recommended for "diabetics" has been found to increase blood clotting and the frequency of MACE; i.e., Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events??? And it is found in very many "sugarless" products, often combined with otherwise harmless sweeteners, such as Stevia and Monk Fruit.
Allulose! I didn't know anything about this until I did the research for this presentation, and, WOW, I love it. It can be used as a functional food/supplement to prevent metabolic disease (prediabetes, diabetes type 2) and to help those who already have it, burn visceral fat, and stimulate GLP-1 for its benefits minus the drug side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy. Wahoo!
💡 You’ll learn:
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🔬 The science behind how sweeteners affect metabolism and hormones
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📊 Glycemic index comparisons of common fruits
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🌿 Nutritional bonuses (and red flags) of natural sweeteners
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⚠️ What the research says about hidden dangers in “healthier” alternatives
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🍽️ Delicious recipes to sweeten wisely—with purpose and nutrition!
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🎥 Watch the full video to get the complete scoop
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📄 Download the free PDF of the entire presentation
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🧠 Fuel your brain with knowledge—and maybe a Molasses Ginger Smoothie, too!
👉 Because life is sweeter when you know what’s in your spoon.
Let the truth taste good. 🍓📚🥄
Click above for a PDF of the presentation!
Processed Foods... what you don't know can definitely harm you!
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Part 1 of the Unhealthy Trinity of P's: Processed Food Poisons - From Can to Chaos:
A Veritable Stew of Trouble…
Welcome to Part 1 of our Three P’s Series (withing the larger Stop Eating C.R.A.P. series!)—where we dive fork-first into the world of Processed Foods and what’s really lurking behind the labels.
From canned soups to colorful cereals, ultra-processed foods dominate modern grocery aisles—and our plates. But what are we really consuming? This presentation pulls back the curtain on today’s most common (and commonly dangerous) food additives, including:
– Preservatives like BHT, TBHQ, and potassium sorbate
– MSG and its sneaky sidekicks disguised under dozens of names
– Endocrine disruptors, excitotoxins, and gut-confusing emulsifiers
– Industrial fats and the truth about modern soy
– The cumulative, synergistic chaos created when all these “ingredients” add up
You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and perhaps a craving for something real.
🎥 Watch the full presentation on YouTube by clicking the link above or HERE on Rumble
📄 Download the companion PDF slides for reference and sharing
💡 And don’t forget: “Clean up your plate… and you clean up your life.”
Feel free to share this page with anyone ready to reclaim their health—one bite at a time.
♻️The Plastics Within –
and How to Get them OUT!
Preventing and Detoxing Microplastic Build-Up
Plastics are everywhere—and now, they’re in us. From bottled water and food packaging to clothing fibers and even face masks, modern life is steeped in plastic. But what happens when these materials break down into invisible micro- and nanoplastics that enter our bodies?
In this powerful presentation I explore how microplastics make their way into the human body, where they accumulate, and the surprising effects they can have on our hormones, immune system, brain, gut, and more.
But the focus isn't fear—it's empowerment.
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The history and evolution of plastic—from innovation to invasion
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How plastic particles enter our bodies and disrupt key systems
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The latest research on microplastics in blood, organs, breastmilk, and even fetal tissue
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Natural, science-backed strategies to detox and protect yourself
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How antioxidants, binders, herbs, and gut-repair nutrients help remove plastics and repair damage
Click above for the downloable PDF of the presentation.
💡 Downloadable PDF Included: of the entire presentation, including easy-to-follow checklist of detox steps you can start implementing today. Whether you're new to the topic or already on a detox journey, this presentation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward.
Watch the video, download the guide, and start taking out the trash—the plastic within.
Click above or click HERE to watch on Rumble.
📚 Pesticides A to Z: Outsmart What’s Poisoning Your Plate
Welcome to the final session of my Stop Eating C.R.A.P. series — and this one might be the most eye-opening of all.
In “P” is for Pesticides, we travel from the days of DDT to today’s GMO glyphosate-soaked fields, unwrapping how these chemicals have infiltrated our food, our bodies, and our environment. But don’t worry — this is no doom-and-gloom tale. With knowledge, care, and a little savvy, you can garden wisely, shop smart, and protect your family’s health — without fear.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
✔️ The hidden history of pesticides — from ancient sulfur to modern GMOs
✔️ How pesticides disrupt your gut, hormones, and more
✔️ The real story behind DDT and polio
✔️ What “Healthy Gardening 101” and “Healthy Shopping 101” look like in practice
✔️ Practical lists — Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen, and beyond
With just a little savvy, you can beat the chemical overload at its own game. Remember…
🍎 “Because a Little Savvy Beats a Lot of Spray.”
Go to Health!
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Tea - Camellia sinensis
Click above for my Feb 15, 2025 Webinar on Tea!
Click above for the PDF of the presentation
Abstract: Green tea's (Camellia sinensis) anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects are well-known. Catechins are the most effective antioxidants among the physiologically active compounds found in Camellia sinesis. Recent research demonstrates that the number of hydroxyl groups and the presence of specific structural groups have a substantial impact on the antioxidant activity of catechins. Unfermented green tea is the finest source of these chemicals. Catechins have the ability to effectively neutralize reactive oxygen species. The catechin derivatives of green tea include epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG has the greatest anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential. Notably, catechins in green tea have been explored for their ability to prevent a variety of cancers. Literature evidence, based on epidemiological and laboratory studies, indicates that green tea catechins have certain properties that can serve as the basis for their consideration as lead molecules in the synthesis of novel anticancer drugs and for further exploration of their role as pharmacologically active natural adjuvants to standard chemotherapeutics. The various sections of the article will focus on how catechins affect the survival, proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis of tumors by modulating cellular pathways.
Green Tea
Here's a short overview of the health benefits of green tea: Green Tea: A Natural Health Booster
Some Specifics
This review highlights the anti-carcinogenic effects of green tea catechins integrating the recent information to gain a clear concept. Special emphasis was given to the effectiveness of green tea polyphenols (GTP) in the prevention of cancer. Overall, green tea has been found to be effective to reduce the risks of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, oral cancer, etc. However, sufficient information was not found to support that green tea consumption reduces the risk of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or stomach cancer. The exciting data integrated into this article will increase interest in future researchers to garner more fruitful information on the relevant topics.
Green Tea & the Female Reproductive System
"Green tea alleviates symptom severity in uterine fibroids and improves endometriosis through anti-fibrotic, anti-angiogenic, and pro-apoptotic mechanisms. Additionally, it can reduce uterine contractility and improve the generalized hyperalgesia associated with dysmenorrhea and adenomyosis. Although its role in infertility is controversial, EGCG can be used as a symptomatic treatment for menopause, where it decreases weight gain and osteoporosis, as well as for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."
Green Tea is Heart Healthy!
