Who doesn’t like a sweet treat sometimes? I know I do. But when it comes to sugar-free alternatives, I am leery. About 25 years ago, I was addicted to Diet Coke which contained aspartame or better known as NutraSweet or Equal. I had gotten very sick before realizing that the cause was this […]
I love to eat! and there are plenty of healthy options out there that are easy to make and keep you satisfied and full of energy. Below are a few of my staples that our constant flow of weekend guests love just as much as I do:). I love this super simple quinoa salad […]
It’s as addictive as cocaine. Really. It has been proven that SUGAR causes the same exact stimulation of dopamine (your happy neurotransmitter). It can be as dangerous, too, as it feeds inflammation, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, depression, anxiety and even cancer and more. The problem is that it tastes so gooooooood. […]
During this holiday season, many of us are up to our eyeballs baking lots of goodies. Many recipes tell us to use different kinds of Vegetable Oils. AVOID them all. Vegetable oils are not exactly made from vegetables! The problem is that these highly processed polyunsaturated fats are highly unstable and oxidize easily in the body. These oxidized fats cause inflammation […]
A common question for me is what is on my food shopping list. Before I get to my shopping list, I have some staple items that can always be found in our pantry or fridge. Coconut oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil (First cold-pressed) Avocado oil Quinoa Apple cider vinegar ( Braggs) Himalayan sea salt and […]
Reposted from November 19, 2015 It’s time to be thankful that things aren’t always as they appear. While most of us are preparing for the big Food Fest, you can still indulge in delicious home-baked goodies that are still delicious, sweet and satisfying. What they are missing are things you won’t notice at all- […]
