As a follow-up to my blog about the importance of eating organic I want to discuss glyphosate, an active ingredient in Round-Up herbicide, that is widely sprayed on genetically engineered resistant crops to kill weeds and competing plants. But at what cost? In the face of such a ubiquitous and omnipresent issue, we want the …
Yes, food sensitivity can be a major reason why you have chronic annoying or inflammatory symptoms – things that keep you from feeling fantastic every day. Your chronic headaches, poor sleep, achy joints, tight muscles, malaise, irritability, extra body fat, low energy, depression – any or all of these might actually be caused by chronic …
Adrenal glands, which are little glands that sit on the top of your kidneys, are important because they help you respond to stress. If you have chronic stress, your adrenals can take a beating, your energy plunges and it becomes difficult to control your life. What are common symptoms of adrenal fatigue or dysfunction? You …
Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk
Magnesium is an electrolyte and is vital for optimal body function. It’s responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions and is found in all tissues — but mainly in your bones, muscles, and brain. You must have it for: cellular energy, brain function, good bone mineral density, mood regulation (lower anxiety and increase relaxation), reduced inflammation, …
Chia seeds are my favorite seed for two reasons. One, they have so many health benefits and secondly, because I love the way they plump up when added to a liquid. Here are five interesting facts about these trendy seeds. 1) They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which are important for brain and …
Want to avoid the five-pound gain people can put on over the holidays? Are you worried about how you can avoid overindulging, but still enjoy time at your holiday party or family event? Don’t go to a holiday event hungry. You’ve heard the saying—don’t go grocery shopping hungry if you don’t want to overspend. Well, the …
The Skinny on Fats Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain. That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, …
Eat foods that provide energy Eat foods with a low glycemic index like whole grains, high-fiber vegetables, nuts, healthy proteins and unsaturated oils such as olive oil. These foods release sugar slowly when digested and might help you avoid the energy slump that foods high in sugar give you. Manage your stress A stressed body consumes …
Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) It’s actually a seed of a leafy plant and more closely related to spinach, beets and chard than to cereals or grains. You should rinse quinoa well before you use it. Rinsing quinoa removes its natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy. It contains 8 grams of protein …
