How Much Sugar is Too Much?
On October 23, 2017 by adminIt’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One, they don’t all agree with each other. And, two, I don’t necessarily agree with them either. We all know sugar is NOT a health Read More
Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats
On October 18, 2017 by adminAll fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super health-boosting and others are super health-busting. Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Health-busting fats pretty much bust all of these (brain, hormones, immune Read More
Salt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)
On September 25, 2017 by adminYes, there are lots of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, etc. They come from salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium. In food, salt is Read More
Ketogenic Diet 101
On September 18, 2017 by adminThe ketogenic diet is a very low carb, very high-fat diet. It has recently gained a lot of popularity in the wellness sphere because of some of its health benefits. A ketogenic diet has been shown to help some people lose weight (yes, even with high fat). It can also help improve Read More
Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?
On September 11, 2017 by adminMultivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They’re supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino acids or fatty acids. And because there are multiple ingredients, there are low doses of each ingredient. In fact, they are the most Read More
Here’s How to Make Cooking More Fun
On August 28, 2017 by adminIf you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you? I know that sometimes I don’t find cooking to be all that fun. I can get into a rut just like everyone else. So that’s why I’ve listed my best “fun” cooking tips for you. Read More
The Real Deal About Artificial Flavors
On August 17, 2017 by adminLet me ask you this: Have you looked at the ingredients on a food label lately? How about a “processed” food label, like famous brands of cookies, cereals, or junky snack foods? Do you have those ingredients in your house? Do you even know what all of those ingredients are? There are Read More
What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?
On August 9, 2017 by adminGlycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high Read More
Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods
On July 24, 2017 by adminInflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health. This is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Read More
Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer
On July 18, 2017 by adminDo you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. It is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus Read More
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