
Heavy Metal Detox (HMD)
In thinking about holistic health, it is absolutely necessary to consider the damage that is done to the body from chemicals, environmental toxins, and heavy
In thinking about holistic health, it is absolutely necessary to consider the damage that is done to the body from chemicals, environmental toxins, and heavy
Today I bring you rosewater. Well, technically rose hydrosol. Rosewater is made with rose petals soaked in cold distilled water and is made without heat.
Being a big fan of cinnamon, I had been wanting to try Ceylon cinnamon for some time. Ceylon cinnamon is “true cinnamon” and has slightly
Have you heard of coconut vinegar? I hadn’t until this past year. I enjoy so many coconut products and the coconut palm tree is a
Not long ago I was inundated with squash. I was thinking “What am I gonna do with all of this squash!!” It was squash overload.
Can I have a promotion? Well, then, can kale have one? While we are talking about extraordinary food, we might as well talk about kale.
I like extraordinary foods. Dandelions are pretty extraordinary. Yet, they are common. Try that on for size. Thankfully, I grew up eating dandelions every now
This morning, I said out loud, “I really like grapefruit”. Have you ever noticed how different it is to say things out loud, as opposed
Well, it’s Monday, and I hope that today is being wonderful for all of you so far. There are certain times in our household when
Yeah, yeah, yeah… the title, I know. What is good for you in cucumbers? Hmmm. I don’t know. I was just asked that recently, so
Mushrooms are fascinating fungus. Typically, when we hear the word fungus, we have a negative reaction, and rightfully so, as fungus can be extremely harmful.
I have been wanting to write a post about fats and oils for some time. Honestly, it is a rather difficult post to write. Not
Just like life as a whole is a journey, so the individual parts of life are a journey… like food and eating. Sometimes I elevate
Haven’t you wondered about oxidation? Like when your guacamole is starting to look like bean dip or your freshly sliced apples are turning brown? Or
Looks like a vegetable roundup this week… of course, mama always said to eat your vegetables.
1. Don’t forget to eat your greens
Fascinating article discussing how chlorophyll in greens could reverse the effects of aflatoxin poisoning (like from peanut butter)
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2. Eat fat with your veggies
Good fats help the body absorb the fat-soluble nutrients. So put some olive oil on your salad! Good article.
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3. Fighting cancer with broccoli
The study can be found here. Broccoli sprouts are an even better and more powerful way to get your sulforaphane.
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First, a question for you, have you ever cooked with or used sorghum? Sorghum is fairly new to me as I began using it last
It sounds silly to say that there is a special place in my heart for avocados… so I won’t say that. While growing up, I
A lot of times I end up talking to people about all sorts of ‘amazing and exciting new health drinks’. Drinks like MonaVie, Zrii, Frutaiga, Goji juice, Noni Juice, Genesis, Xango, Mandura, Vemma, and the list goes on and on.
First, let me say that I think a lot of these products are good, and there are some good manufacturers of them, and some are done well and can be beneficial for people. Buuuuuut, I’m gonna go with my gut on this one…
I do not care for the spirit of all of these companies and drinks. Let me explain. Far too many people are looking for a quick fix or a miracle drug or one thing that they can do so they do not have to change their life. The mindset, whether spoken or not, is ‘let me do whatever I want and just take this drink to keep me healthy’ or ‘taking this product is going to cure my ills’ or ‘I am going to use this combined with whatever to help me stay young forever’ or… whatever else is here it bothers me. It’s like the mindset that says, ‘I can eat this terrible thing, I will just exercise a little more to work it off’.
Yeah, that sounds about right.
1. Russia Bans U.S. Poultry over Chlorine
Chicken frequently gets a chlorine bath… and ammonia baths too! Yay!
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2. California Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
No surprise here.
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3. Monsanto’s GMO Corn Linked To Organ Failure, Study Reveals
I have mentioned a little bit about Monsanto previously here.
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If you want to talk about a good marriage, then let’s talk about apples and cheese. First, I see an apple and I don’t get that excited anymore. I mean, I know they have excellent phytonutrients (basically, natural plant chemicals that are not nutrients but protect the plants immune system) and flavonoids (basically water-soluble plant pigments) which provide antioxidant protection. Sure they have good dietary fiber and some vitamin C. Yada yada yada, they are good for you… but in the end it’s just a lonely organic pink lady sitting on a plate: