About 6 months ago I saw this delicious recipe making it’s way through the blogosphere than claimed to be “better than panda.” Naturally, I just HAD to make it, and let me tell you– it did NOT disappoint! Since then I’ve made it several times, and even made a few adaptions to bulk up the vitamin…
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The DARK side of Vegetables: 3 Reasons to Reconsider your Intake
Leafy greens are ALL THE RAGE right now, especially kale, but what’s the truth beneath the HYPE? Can we really digest veggies like these raw, and is can you get TOO MUCH of a good thing? What about the toxins they contain? Kate Deering sets the record straight with 3 reasons why you should re-think…
11 Big Fat LIES of Mainstream Nutrition
Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” And that has proved true over and over again in the field of nutrition. The lies told about nutrition have done a lot of harm in the health of many, and it’s beyond time…
17 Signs your body is not taking out the TRASH!
Do you really need to do a liver detox or is it just a trendy way to ignore your body’s needs? If the following describes YOU, your detoxification system might be trying to tell you something! History of alcohol/drug use or hepatitis Long term prescription drug use Sensitive to chemicals (tobacco smoke, fumes, perfume, cleaning agents, etc.) Pain…
Latest Study Confirms: Mammograms- NO BENEFIT
Mainstream medicine praises the mammogram time and time again, but are we being duped? Between false positives, false negatives, over-diagnosis, over treatment and radiation exposure, is it ALL WORTH IT? A recent study on mammograms, the largest and longest to date from the British Medical Journal concluded, “Annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not…
3 Reasons Why Coconut Milk MAY Be Your Enemy
Coconut milk is a wonderful health food and a great dairy replacement, but what if it’s not working for you? Do you know how to choose the best kind, and what an intolerance looks like? If you don’t, Chris Kresser does, and he will tell you everything you need to know. “Coconut milk is often…
What does your TONGUE say about your health?
Tongue reading is diagnostic tool popular in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It’s used as one of many simple diagnostic techniques to understand what is going on with one’s health (without expensive medical testing)! Walk on over to the closest mirror and take a look! Do any of these describe what you see? Normal: light red/pinkish coloring…
7 Health Warnings Signs Your Fingernails May Be Sending
Your fingernails are one of the many windows into the health of your body. Subtle changes in diet, hormones, stress and digestion can produce major nail changes. Below are just a few common signs your nails might be trying to tell you about your nutrition status: Thin, brittle or slow growing nails can indicate malabsorption, low…
11 Supplements to STOP buying and START making!
From what I see as a nutritional therapist, nutritional supplements can do MORE harm than good, because they are not used properly, not the best quality, or just not the best fit for the body (or digestive system) you are putting the supplement into! Not to mention vitamins and mineral supplements are EXPENSIVE, with an…
Is there BLOODSHED behind your Avocados?
Avocados are one of the most popular health foods, even considered a great “skin food” with high levels of mono-saturated fats, vitamin C, vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, copper, manganese and magnesium. But is there bloodshed behind the ones your buying? The risk of bloodshed behind your avocados is high if they are coming from…