Articles on Health & Nutrition

Yogurt is crazy popular. If it was raw, organic, home made, and cultured properly, it would have health benefits. Unfortunately commercial yogurt, including Greek yogurt, is not made properly. The result is an unhealthy "health" food I do not personally eat or...

I kept hearing so much about portobello mushrooms I thought I need to give them a try! So I came up with a recipe that includes nutritious spinach, super easy, and tastes amazing! Another great way to get dark leafy greens in your diet 🙂 . Ingredients: 2 Portobello...

Popcorn is not what I would define as a health food, because it has no nutritional value, and can actually be a problem for some people. That said, it can be what I call a healthy junk food" alternative for some people if it is non-GMO, organic, and prepared properly....

How can you tell if you really need a fully body detox? Your body will tell you. It's so simple. If you feel like crap, your body is telling you something.  There are two primary causes of disease: 1. Toxic overload (whether it's dietary or emotional). Junk in = junk...

1. Protein Hair follicles and nails are made up of protein. Protein is the building block of every cell in the body so nothing can grow without protein. I do not eat a lot of animal protein so I supplement with amino acids (predigested protein). When I get lazy about...

I think just about everyone has probably heard of the dangers of gluten by now. But gluten gets so much attention a lot of people miss that gluten is not the only gut destroyer, there are many. I'm going to point out five biggies that are not gluten. 5 Top Gut...

There are so many health benefits of juicing. But rather than list all the benefits, I'll just keep it simple. Fresh juice (made with a juicer not store bought juice) floods your body with enzyme rich life giving nutrients, and is loaded with energy (energy in =...

The number one road block people have when it comes to eating healthy is time. This is a no excuse, whole food, plant based, simple as it gets, healthy recipe anyone can make for lunch in under one minute. This recipe is high in protein, fiber, magnesium,...

Chia seeds are so beneficial I try to include them in my diet every day. They are a complete food all in one simple seed; high in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and omega 3 fats, making it a true super food powerhouse. Chia seeds are also great for...

Based on questions clients ask me, there still seems to me some confusion when it comes to juicing vs blending. I think it's because some of the high speed blender commercials label their blenders as juicers when they are not really juicers. Juicers make clear juice...

If you have depression, you know it. There are many causes. Nutritional deficiencies can be one of them. In this article I'm addressing five common nutritional deficiencies that can lead to and even cause symptoms of depression. I have found that even with a perfect...

I think most of you know by now that I am a Christian and my faith has been a huge part of my own journey to health. I believe a healthy diet and good nutrition are essential for good health. But my own personal journey to health has always centered around...

I personally don't eat many leafy green salads for 3 reasons: 1. It's time consuming to clean and cut up all those leafy greens. 2. It's nearly impossible to consume the amount of leafy greens you really need to get the nutrients you need. And most people do not chew...

Sugar Cravings Let's start with sugar. Sugar is addictive! Some say it's equally as addictive as cocaine because it stimulates the reward center in your brain. Keep in mind, alcohol, hidden sugars, and breads, pastas, white potatoes, etc., are all sugar. Even MSG acts...

MSG is one of the most dangerous food enhancers found in thousands of processed foods under hidden names. It's toxic stuff with some very serious side effects and should not be taken lightly. Read your food labels carefully, or better yet, eat food that doesn't...

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial and essential for health, specifically healthy digestion (gut health), and strong immune system. If you're like most people, you have been taught that yogurt is an excellent source of these beneficial...

I truly appreciate people's efforts to make healthier food choices. But the marketing and media make it extremely difficult to make those healthy choices. I've had a few people ask me "how do I know who to believe??". My answer is, if it's on television, in a pretty...

What Is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas. When you eat sugar or foods that turn into sugar (pasta, breads, cereals, crackers etc.), your blood sugar levels go up, signalling the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin's job is to balance blood sugar...

. The adrenal glands are two small glands, about the size of large grapes, which sit over your kidneys. Adrenal fatigue is group of symptoms that occur when the adrenal glands are no longer able to function properly. Adrenal fatigue is a huge problem in our fast paced...