The empty shelves looked eerie, the sign above was meant to inform consumers that romaine lettuce was not safe to eat. The black and white sign seemed bland compared to the urgency of the warning…this stuff could kill you. When did my lettuce become deadly? When it contracted E. coli. A recent discovery of lettuce […]
Category: Healthy Foods
Food Preservatives
A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to “preserve” them. Preservatives are added to foods that go bad quickly and have found themselves in all kinds of products in our grocery stores. Preservatives work to preserve food in a few different ways. Some prevent the growth of bacteria […]
4 Cleanse Myths Debunked
Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, cleansing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “cleanse,” do you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term gains? The truth is, a cleanse doesn’t have to involve any of the above—and […]
Key to Gut Health
Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. And we’re not just talking about heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD, […]
5 Myths About Cholesterol
Do you know that cholesterol is not all bad, in fact there is “good” cholesterol? Well, here it is. Let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol” because it’s not. Depending on which of its buddies cholesterol is floating through your blood with makes a massive […]
Gluten Free Thanksgiving
There are over 3 million Americans that follow a gluten free diet these days. Chances are you already know someone that eats gluten free. You may even have a gluten free eater at your table this holiday season. Eating gluten free is much easier today than it was when I discovered my own gluten intolerance […]
How You Eat
Nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention […]
Mindful Eating
Would you like to reduce overeating, get help with weight loss and reduce your risk of diabetes? Would you like it to be simple? Try mindful eating. Mindful eating is allowing yourself to be aware and nurtured by the food you are eating. By following your own inner wisdom you begin to nourish yourself with […]
Metabolism & Calories
Do “calories” really count? Well, yes they do, but they’re not the only thing that matters when it comes to how much you weigh and how much energy you have. In other words it’s all about your metabolism. In a nutshell metabolism is how you take in oxygen and food and use them for energy, […]
Get More Fruits and Vegetables
Yes, it seems everywhere you turn health and wellness experts are telling you to eat more fruits and vegetables. You totally get it. Yes, they’re full, and I mean FULL, of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, etc.). Yes, people who eat more fruits and vegetables are protecting their bodies and minds from just about every […]
Spleen Love
Have you ever thought about your spleen? When it comes to the internal organs there seem to be superstars and one stepchild. You’ve been told to keep your heart healthy, detox your liver, be kind to your pancreas, breathe deep for your lungs and eat good food to maintain your stomach and intestines. Yet there […]
Inflammation
Rushing to answer the phone, I smashed into the corner of the desk with my little toe. After releasing the energy with a few swear words and doing some Reiki on my foot I saw the redness and swelling that indicate inflammation. Even with the pain and throbbing I had a moment of gratitude for […]