Food For Thought Have you ever looked in the pantry and then completely blanked on what you were looking for? How about milling around for those car keys? Perhaps you came back from the market with things you “needed” without the one thing you went there for in the first place? While none of those […]
While avocados are fruits that seem to be most popular in the summer to make guacamole, they are a staple in my home year-round. They taste great, are incredibly versatile and even have incredible health benefits. Check out why you need to make avocados a part of your diet. Avocados taste great You […]
It’s summer time and that often means lots of go-to summer food! During this time of year, we all seem to socialize even more eating our favorite comfort foods. However, most of us are becoming more and more aware of the questionable ingredients in our fave foods. So, do we have to say goodbye or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 avocados). In fact, when you eat fats as part of […]