I have to admit, I hadn’t heard about such a thing as putting butter in coffee until recently. It’s the latest “hit” among health conscious people. I kind of felt left out and outdated since I consider myself a health… Continue Reading
Over 75 years of medical research and clinical practice reveals, overwhelmingly, that vitamin C has the power to ignite the ‘self-healing response’. I know what you’re thinking – if vitamin C is so good for us – why haven’t you… Continue Reading
Did you know that magnesium deficiency is linked to several chronic health problems? Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical processes within the body and is important for many vital functions such as body temperature regulation, bone strength, the… Continue Reading
The regulation guidelines for expired foods are few and arbitrary, really. They are also voluntary. They sprang up in the 1970s for more consumer information and perceived freshness. Expiration labels are only required by law for infant formula and baby… Continue Reading
Coconut flour is a flour made from coconut solids that have been ground into a very fine powder. It has a mild coconut scent and flavor, which makes it suitable for flour-based recipes that don’t have other strongly-flavored ingredients such… Continue Reading
Though Chia seed entered the modern arena relatively recently, it’s not so new. Chia seed is an ancient superfood that has been used for centuries. The seed was a dietary staple of Mayan and Incan cultures. The word “Chia” means… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered what’s in those enticing rainbow colored sweets? They may look delicious, but there is an ugly truth about those colorful desserts. Most of them are made with artificial food coloring that should never be ingested internally. … Continue Reading
To recognize a gluten sensitivity is not the easiest thing to do as symptoms can overlap other health issues making it difficult to distinguish what is causing what. It is important to determine whether we have a sensitivity to gluten… Continue Reading
Cholesterol is a natural by product of the liver and is a vital component of good health. Every cell in our body has cholesterol in its outer layer. Cholesterol is a lipid that’s created by the body to protect the… Continue Reading
According to an old South American proverb, “good broth will resurrect the dead.” While that’s undoubtedly an exaggeration, it speaks to the value placed on this wholesome food, going back through the annals of time. First and foremost, homemade bone… Continue Reading