Non-dairy Calcium Champions

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Mar 31, 2012 | Food & Nutrition

Many people choose to eliminate dairy for their diets for a variety of reasons. This can create confusion. How much calcium do we really need? What are the best non-dairy sources of obtaining enough calcium in the course of a day? Calcium is important for strong...

Water – How Much is More Important Than When

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Mar 7, 2012 | Food & Nutrition

  I recently received an email from one of my favorite people on the planet, Deanna Waters.  Deanna and Dave received forwarded information from an unnamed “cardiac specialist” which listed the ‘correct’ times to drink water.  So we put...

The Clean Fifteen … and The Dirty Dozen

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Jan 22, 2012 | Food & Nutrition

We all know that organic foods are healthier for us but very few of us can afford to go 100% organic overnight. We wonder where to begin and if it’s an all or nothing proposition. Luckily there are some easy guidelines that can help you get started. According to...

Side Effects May Include Radiant Health

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Aug 16, 2011 | Food & Nutrition

“Chew Your Green Juice – – – it’s the most persuasive drink you’ll ever have. *warning:  side effects may include radiant health.” – Lynn Walker McKinven  Lynn is a certified Health Educator, Raw Foods Chef, Public Speaker and Owner of Lynn Walker...

Cuckoo for Coconut Oil

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | May 19, 2011 | Food & Nutrition

Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider the following to be true:...

To coffee or not to coffee?

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Apr 18, 2011 | Food & Nutrition

One of the most common questions our Sanoviv nutritionists receive is “Is coffee good for me or bad for me?”.  Here is their response.  Thanks, Oscar and Sue! When we begin to label foods as “good” or “bad” we can get into trouble...