Spring. It’s the time of year of revitalization and growth. But in order to experience this, we need to clean house. You know how good it feels when you clean out a closet or pantry? You throw away things that are no good and can’t use any more and de-clutter. When you’re finished, […]
21 million Americans have Diabetes, but one third of these people do not know it. We’ve all heard of Diabetes, but what exactly is it? There are two forms–Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is when the pancreas no longer produces insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is when the cells of the […]
I love coconut oil. It’s the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. As an MCTFA (Medium Chain Fatty Acid), it’s very easy for your body to digest as it doesn’t need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is […]
Reposted from 1/17/16 Forget everything you’ve heard about FAT… For decades, medicine and pop culture have told us that eating less fat (and exercising more) is the secret to sustained weight loss, health, and longevity. Yet Americans are sicker and fatter than ever! Clearly, something isn’t adding up. As I have been saying to you […]
It’s been around for thousands of years. However, you would think it’s a hot new health thing with it trending in the news with celebrities doing it such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Shailene Woodley (OK, I haven’t heard of Shailene Woodley but apparently she is a famous actress..). So, what’s this hot new “form […]
No fat. Low fat. We’ve all been conditioned to think that these words lead to good health. The truth is that we NEED fat. Yes, the saturated fats such as meat, dairy products, some oils (olive and coconut) and tropical plants (coconuts and avocadoes). In fact, when you eat fats as part of your meal, […]
There’s nothing better than topping off our food to add a little zip or taste. However, most of us don’t always realize that so many of these condiments contain huge amounts of sugar or even high fructose syrup, loads of salt or unhealthy oils such as soybean or canola. Also, we tend to use much […]
