In past articles, I have touched on how to read a label for packaged food, but today I wanted to write about deciphering labels when buying meat and eggs. Understanding how to source quality protein and why it’s essential is a cornerstone to building foundational health. Before we jump in, let me validate something for you; whether you’re new to […]
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“Is it Cacao or Cocoa? Am I spelling it right?” I’ve pondered this question for years. I thought they were the same, but they aren’t. While Cacao and Cocoa have similar origins, they have some essential differences that will distinctly differ. They both come from the beans of the cacao plant; they are both milled and processed. However, the difference
It’s Spring, and I am already planning my garden. I have six raised beds and several large containers to grow my food. Growing tomatoes and peppers are my favorite, but I also grow a variety of lettuce, kale, radish, carrots, beets, potatoes, along with berries and herbs. I typically purchase all other in-season vegetables at a local
Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the cruciferous, or brassica, family. This family also includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale. People most often identify cauliflower in its white flesh, but you can also find it in orange, green, and purple. These cauliflower colors can pop in any salad, soup, or stir fry. Cauliflower has
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Holiday season is known to be filled with love, joy, family, and friends. It’s also a season filled with stress, lack of movement, and over-consumption of sugar and alcohol, which means systemic inflammation can be at an all-time high. In this article, we’re going to discuss seven
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Garlic History 101 The word Garlic comes from Old English garleac, meaning “spear leek”. It dates back over 6,000 years, and it is native to Central Asia. Throughout ancient history, the primary use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties. The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed it to treat all kinds of illnesses. Egyptians worshiped garlic and
Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Stress can be caused by average daily tasks like being stuck in traffic, work deadlines, or serious life events like an automobile accident or cancer diagnosis. Our bodies respond to this stress by releasing hormones that increase your heart and breathing rates and shunts blood
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Autumn is here, and I always manage to stockpile a variety of squash. Butternut squash is one of my favorites; however, I also enjoy spaghetti squash, acorn squash, etc. Today I want to focus on butternut squash because it’s the most versatile in soups. Squash has always been highly valued and widely cultivated by indigenous people in
Fire cider has been touted as a folk remedy for generations, said to combat the flu and even the common cold, among other things, including aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. Last year was the first year I made it, and while it was time consuming slicing and dicing, it was worth it. I swear
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I wanted to share this information with you because last year, I almost tried to poison my mom by increasing her Vitamin D, and that would have been a terrible mistake. Her doctor ran lab tests and confirmed that she had too much in her system. Okay, to be clear, I would not have poisoned her, but
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