The proof is in the pudding, in this case the pudding is the research! A recent study from my alma mater, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, recently found definitive evidence that mom’s diet affects life long immune and cancer fighting abilities of her offspring, before, during (!) and after conception! Listen below to […]
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Food Heals.
No matter what your diet philosophy, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, etc. food heals and this AMAZING TEDx presentation by Dr. Joel Fuhrman is undeniably inspiring. This is a must see for anyone interested in their health (and that’s everyone!). Dr. Fuhrman demonstrates the powerful healing affects of food and the human body, and how this […]
Coconut Oil’s Many Uses
Coconut oil has found its way into pantries, medicine cupboards, and even first aid kits. Some of the uses may seem bizarre, but coconut oil has garnered this newfound fame for good reason. For years, coconut oil had a bad name as it was lumped in with unhealthy saturated fats. The saturated fats in coconut […]
Sleep, why you can’t live without it
Besides eating well, sleep is the next most important component of good health – of course there is exercise and stress reduction and other healthy things you can do, but sleep should be pretty high on the list. And when we don’t sleep well, we tend to make unhealthy food choices… we all know it’s […]
Epigenetics (don’t be intimidated!), feel empowered
Still think your genes control your health? It “runs” in your family so you’re destined to have it… Well, think again. Your genes certainly play a role in many aspects of your life but a fairly new body of research, epigenetics*, is uncovering the fact that your environment is what really determines your health outcomes. […]
Sucker for Sweets? Healthy Sugar Alternatives
Here is an excellent article on alternatives to sugar (for both health and environmental reasons) from Hungry for Change. We all crave something sweet now and again, so we might as well make it healthy. Here are some alternatives to refined sugar. 6 Refined Sugar Alternatives Stevia is an herb native to South American, stevia […]
Chocolate Mousse – Healthy Treat!
Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe Ingredients 2 medium sized ripe avocados 1/3 cup raw cacao powder, or more to taste 4- 5 fresh dates, pitted and roughly chopped OR 1 banana & 1 or 2 dates 1/4 cup coconut milk, nut milk or filtered water 1 tsp natural vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean powder A […]
Superfood: Bone Broth!
What is bone broth? Bone broth is a super nourishing, healing, and supportive food for almost every aliment and to maintain excellent health. Bone Broth has been consumed as a source of nourishment throughout the ages. A classic folk treatment for colds and flu, it is also used for ailments that affect connective tissues such […]
Bananas!* the Movie
If you get upset easily, don’t watch. But if you are wondering why I’m posting this article/video, it’s because I want to share one of the reasons I try and choose organic, local, and seasonal foods as often as possible- to do the best I can to make sure the people producing our foods are […]
Fit Body, Fit Brain
Still making excuses for not exercising? Get Body Wise and actually improve your brain power (including memory and learning ability) by moving more! Hit the gym, take a power walk, get to a yoga class, etc and improve your brain power – which will improve your overall performance in whatever you do. What exercise will […]
