My take on healthy nutrition is that it’s a lot like an orchestra. Just as each instrument works with the others to produce a beautiful symphony, the nutrients in food work together to create the foundation for your health. It’s the interaction of nutrient-dense foods that enhances immune response, causes cancer cells to die, repairs DNA caused […]
10 foods you should never buy
Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten: Aspartame: There are some 10,000 documented reports of adverse reactions to aspartame. It has been linked to migraines, visual changes, seizures, depression, and brain cancer. Run away from artificial sweeteners! Canned Food: Cans of food expose people to dangerous levels […]
11 hidden sources of gluten
Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out. The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods and avoid wheat, barley, rye and all their derivatives, then you’re golden. However, easy as it may seem to get a simple, whole foods meal […]
is turmeric the fountain of youth?
Turmeric is used as a spice, food additive, and in herbal medicine throughout the world. Its amazing medicinal properties, which include anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory capacities, are touted often, but could turmeric be the long-sought fountain of youth? It turns out that active research on turmeric has demonstrated that curcumin and its active metabolite, tetrahydrocurcumin […]
5 ways to prevent cancer
Every year 12.7 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. It’s the second largest leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It kills half a million Americans every year. Globally, more people die from cancer than from AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. The World Health Organization projects that without […]
easy bone broth recipe
Bone broth can be a very healing addition to your diet. Traditionally, people have consumed bone broth on a regular basis around the world. In fact, in many cultures, it is the basis of stews, soups, and grain dishes. It is something of a lost art here in the United States where it’s very easy […]
