Let’s talk about sugar for a moment. Most of us know it contributes to obesity, weakens immunity and creates poor dental health. Yet, the average American adult eats 22 teaspoons of sugar daily. That’s much more than double the recommended daily allowance according to the American Heart Association.
So what can you […]
If you want to reduce your exposure to pesticides and remove genetically modified foods from your diet, shopping organic is the best way to do so. Unfortunately though, organic produce can be significantly more expensive than conventional produce. In this post, I’m going to give you some quick tips on how you can save money […]
Natural methods of healing can help to relieve chronic pain and myofascial pain. Without diet and lifestyle changes, we’re missing a key part of the puzzle.
Aging gracefully starts by accepting the aging process of your individual body. But it doesn’t mean that you need to accept pain as a factor of aging.
What do sugar cravings, brain fog, indigestion and a weak immune system all have in common? Candida. If you have more than one of those symptoms you might benefit from doing a candida cleanse.
A candida cleanse is a holistic method of dealing with an overgrowth of yeast in the body. It factors in diet, supplementation […]
You likely aren’t eating enough fiber. With the Standard American Diet (SAD) containing a high amount of processed food, sugar and salt, there are very few people eating enough high fiber foods. But fiber is important, and it does more than just keep you regular. It’s essential for the health of your microbiome, […]
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that healthy adults on a 2,000 calorie diet eat 1.5 to 2 cups of legumes a week. Legumes include beans, lentils and peas, including green split peas.
Peas make a great side dish or soup. This vegan pea soup […]
There’s a problem with making Greek yogurt, and no one knows how to solve it.
Yogurt in moderate quantities can be a good addition to your diet. It provides the probiotics your microbiome needs to keep you healthy. Producing Greek yogurt, though, is a challenge. The problem is the making of Greek yogurt […]
Most people don’t.
1% of the population has celiac disease and 6% of the population is sensitive to gluten. If you don’t fall in those categories, you’re fine. You can eat gluten. It’s a natural part of a balanced diet.
Wheat, barley, rye can’t grow without it. […]
I love meals that can double as a simple weekday dinner and a fancy dinner party meal. This seared scallops recipe is on the top of my list. Give them a try next time you have guests coming.
