In our article on the Top 3 Popular Healing Diets, we introduced the Keto diet as an extremely strict, low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet. When adhering to particular diet plans with strict food restrictions many wonder if they are getting enough of the right nutrition and whether or not supplementation is necessary. Many experts agree that it is important to focus on obtaining nutrients through what you eat,…
Read moreWhy Paleo? I appreciate the Paleo concept of eating lots of fruits and vegetables, protein and healthy fats, and NOT COUNTING CALORIES.
Read moreI started hacking some of my favorite recipes to transform them into gluten free masterpieces when I learned that some members of my family were sensitive to gluten. It all began eighteen months ago and, at first, I felt completely overwhelmed with the additional challenge of a rice sensitivity, since most good tasting gluten free products use rice flour. Enter Honeyville blanched almond flour, “Aaaaaaah!”, can you hear the angels singing?…
Read moreA list of some of our favorite Gluten Free and Low Carb options, including avocados and olives, nuts and butters, dark chocolate and coconut, pastured eggs and meat …
Read moreThe holidays are officially over, and for many people, this means that it’s time to start eating healthier. I certainly slacked on my clean eating in the past couple of months, so it’s definitely time to get back on the right track. The problem with trying to eat healthier after the holidays (at least here in New England) is that it’s REALLY COLD! When January hits and it starts to get super…
Read moreFAT WON’T MAKE YOU FAT! In fact, new scientific evidence suggests that fat is actually good for you, and mainstream media is finally catching on. In the last 6 months, the New York Times has posted several articles citing studies on dietary fat intake. The articles explain that strong evidence now suggests that people can reduce their risk of heart disease by eating less carbohydrates and more dietary fat, with…
Read moreLooking for a tasty way to punch up your morning tea or coffee with some antioxidants, healthy oils, and other nutrients? Check out this healthy recipe that I enjoy every morning; I call it my Perfect Morning Smoothie. Tastes Great Hot or Cold One of the things I like most about this recipe is that it reminds me of Hot Chocolate Chai on winter mornings, or I can mix it up in a blender…
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