Reposted from May 21, 2015 They call it “Food with Integrity.” I call it Great Food with an Even Greater Message. My kids were ecstatic when we stopped in for lunch the other day as it is one of their favorite places to eat. Upon entering, I was thrilled to see the following placard next […]
Reposted from May 13, 2015 Listen to Your Gut Some say your gut is your second brain. It doesn’t seem like it makes much sense but we do instinctively know this. Something we have all experienced is getting butterflies (a stress response) when we are nervous. There is a lot more to your gut than […]
Reposted from April 22, 2015 It’s hard to believe that the Kraft Dinner many of us grew up on was so toxic! In particular, Kraft Mac and Cheese contains artificial Yellow Dye #5 and Yellow Dye #6. What’s the big deal you ask? It’s toxic and can be carcinogenic (that means its agents are known […]
Reposted from March 5, 2014 Getting healthy is big money and everyone is trying to promote their products as “healthy” -whether they are or not. However, some major players are realizing they can’t get away with their questionable claims. Two major lawsuits have made headlines against two of the biggest beverage powerhouses, Coca-Cola with its […]
Reposted from February 25, 2014 Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard of going Paleo as the newest of the “old” diet trends. In fact, it is also aptly named the Caveman Diet. It pretty much mimics what cavemen ate hundreds of thousands of years ago back in the Paleolithic era. Our cave […]
Reposted from February 19, 2015 It’s all over the news–yes, you can eat the WHOLE egg now as studies show that cholesterol in food does not necessarily lead high cholesterol and to cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just declared that cholesterol is “not considered a nutrient of concern for over-consumption.” Finally, it’s time […]
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as […]
Reposted from January 6, 2015 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to […]
Reposted from December 18, 2014 I am asked this question all of the time. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors never took vitamins and they seemed healthier without the hundreds of diseases that seem to plague today’s society. This is true. They got most of their nutrition from their food. These days, however, we can’t […]
Reposted from December 10, 2014 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. 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 immediately absorbed and […]