Everyone is down on sugar, telling you to eat less. It is nice to know that there is one sweetener out there that is actually healthy. Pure maple syrup is not pancake syrup. It is tree sap, the life blood of the plant, flowing in late winter and early spring. It takes 40 liters of … Read More
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The Mediterranean diet is a tasty, non-restrictive diet which the whole family can enjoy. It’s a great way to try new foods and adds more healthy nutrients to your meals. It is also beneficial for your heart and gut. Fats–There is more emphasis on unsaturated fats, which comes from plant-based oils, like olive oil, instead … Read More
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I’m willing to bet that few of you think about how you chew your food. In the US, 70% of people suffer from intestinal discomfort – bloating, heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, gas, and more. Not chewing your food adequately could be the cause. Chewing begins to break down your food which reduces stress on your … Read More
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Grapes are tasty and available year-round. All grapes – red, green or black – contain health-promoting polyphenols. These compounds protect the health and function of our cells, promote antioxidant activity, and positively influence the communication between cells in the body. Brain Health: Eating grapes daily helped to protect against the decline in Alzheimer’s related areas … Read More
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Avocados are healthy because they contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, and an assortment of compounds that support gut health which helps you feel fuller longer and reduces blood cholesterol. Though we cannot digest fiber, our gut microbes can and the fiber helps to nourish them and keep them healthy to help us fight off infections. … Read More
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Simply put it is an organized why to look at facts? Question, don’t automatically accept. Many experts believe that we should be teaching our children science literacy as early as kindergarten. A person can use this process regardless of the discipline they study. Science is not a list of facts. Science is a process that … Read More
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Scientific research, like a pendulum, swings back and forth before settling on the best answer. But the findings from one study can only stand until they are challenged by newer research which will either support the earlier finding or disprove the earlier results. Scientific research is a continuing dialogue and the information we learn comes … Read More
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Probiotics are helpful microbes and they number in the trillions in our gut. Close to 70% of your immune system resides in the lining of your digestive tract and microbial balance in the intestine is essential for good health. If we do not get enough probiotics, we are more susceptible to diarrhea, chronic constipation (a … Read More
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Every five years the federal government releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans to be used as a guidepost for healthy living. The four guidelines just released are: Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It is never too early or too late to eat well. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to … Read More
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Nutrition is not what motivates people to eat. Crispy, crunchy, succulent, slow roasted is more important than nutrients to get people to eat healthy foods. Everyone worries about eating well but that rarely translates to eating better. Eating good food should be an enjoyable, recurring pleasure in life. … Read More
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