The dog days of summer are here! Now more than ever is the time where so many will indulge in America’s favorite frozen treat. However, do you really know what’s in those frozen delights? You may not find them so delightful… If asked, you would probably say that ice cream is made of heavy cream, […]
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 oilssuch as soybean or canola. Also, we tend to use much more than the stated serving size so the nutrition facts tend to be grossly […]
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 […]
Microwaves are so convenient. Let’s face it–it takes half the time to heat or cook food and uses less dishes. What’s not to love? Sounds great, right? Well, not if you don’t mind eating dead food that has most of its nutritional value stripped away. Yes, that’s correct. Microwave ovens heat food through […]
In today’s society, we often associate that more is better. It’s better to do two things at once than just one. It’s better to own more gadgets. It’s better to make more money so we can buy lots more gadgets. However, the one thing that is not better is having more ingredients in the foods […]
The Price of Politics and Your Food This summer’s political climate is getting pretty steamy. The media has kept us on our toes with no shortage of drama with the Presidential battle, FBI investigations and much more. However, a battle has been brewing that will affect every single one of you and your choice of […]
It’s officially grilling season with burgers and steaks flying on and off the grill. The million dollar question that I often get is, “Should I avoid red meat?” First of all, I am a huge proponent of eating protein in general, whether it is plant -based protein or animal-based protein. Our bodies are made […]
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, […]
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 […]
It’s important to recognize the worst of the worst offenders. In Unjunk Your Food by Andrea Donsky ad Randy Boyer, they list what they term, “The Scary Seven.”Know what you put in your body and read your food labels! When you go to the Supermarket, try to shop the perimeter. There, you will find more […]
