Mediterranean (Lifestyle) Diet 101
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The Mediterranean [lifestyle] diet is a very healthy way of eating. It is a whole-foods diet based mainly focused on plant foods...
- Jul 10, 2019
- 4 min
How Do I Know if I Have a LEAKY GUT?
Scientifically speaking, a “leaky gut” is known as “intestinal permeability.” This means that our intestines are permeable and allow things
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- Jul 6, 2019
- 3 min
What to Avoid if You Get Migraines
Migraines affect about 15% of adults, so they’re fairly common. And, while the exact cause is not known, there are lots of known triggers.
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- Jun 25, 2019
- 3 min
Raw vs. Cooked - Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?
It isn't as simple as "raw is always better" or "cooked is always better" - it depends on SEVERAL factors ...
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- Jun 16, 2019
- 3 min
Turmeric - Is it Really a Miracle Spice?
Curcumin isn't easily absorbed by your gut. For one thing, it’s fat soluble, so eat it with fat-containing meal for best absorption.
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- Jun 14, 2019
- 4 min
Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?
Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it.
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- Jun 7, 2019
- 4 min
Protein - How Much is Enough?
How much protein is enough? There isn’t a rule that applies equally to everyone. There are a few factors to consider when figuring it out.
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- May 22, 2019
- 3 min
Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?
NEWSFLASH: Multivitamins DO have health benefits...but they may not be what you’ve been led to believe.
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- May 17, 2019
- 3 min
Why Am I Always Hungry?
Hungry? How do you know that your body actually needs food? Click here for my eight steps to figure out if those hunger pangs are for real.
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- May 2, 2019
- 3 min
How Much Sugar is Too Much?
Total sugar = naturally occurring sugar + added sugar. Confusing? Let my latest post de-mystify these three terms
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- Apr 26, 2019
- 3 min
Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats
Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and ...
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- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
Salt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)
Ever wonder why salt makes you thirsty? Or how this affects your blood pressure? Here’s where I spell it out for you (no crazy lectures).
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- Mar 30, 2019
- 3 min
Mindfulness and Meditation ... Do They Really Work?
Well...yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation....
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- Mar 27, 2019
- 3 min
Here's How to Make Cooking More Fun
If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you? I know that sometimes I don't find cooking to be all that fun. I...
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- Mar 24, 2019
- 4 min
Heartburn - Can I Help it with Foods and Lifestyle?
The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per...
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- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
The Real Deal About Artificial Flavors
Let me ask you this: Have you looked at the ingredients on a food label lately? How about a processed food label; like famous brands of...
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- Feb 28, 2019
- 3 min
Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer
Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition?...
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- Feb 27, 2019
- 4 min
What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? And why should I care?
Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You'll notice that they both begin with "glycemic." That's one tip that they have to do...
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- Feb 15, 2019
- 3 min
Ketogenic Diet 101
The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, very high-fat diet. It has recently gained a lot of popularity in the wellness sphere because of...
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- Feb 8, 2019
- 3 min
Paleo - 101
You may have heard of the "paleo" diet. It was the world's most popular diet in 2013. But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you?...
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