Articles on Health & Nutrition

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,...

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...

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...

Although I don't encourage coffee drinking, I do believe we all have to pick our battles, and I used to be addicted on Starbucks. So I totally understand!...  If you're not ready to quit, I want to at least help you make it a little bit healthier.  . Cold-Brewed...

. What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy steroid substance in the body. 75% of the cholesterol in your body is produced by your liver. HDL (high density lipo-proteins) carry old cholesterol back to the liver to be recycled. Considered to be the "good" cholesterol....

Start With A Clean Diet Ditch the dairy, sugar, and processed foods - These foods create mucus in the body. Mucus increases sinus and chest congestion, coughs, and a nice breeding place for cold and flu bugs. Two cans of soda (which contain 24 teaspoons of sugar)...

Cruciferous vegetables contain valuable nutrients that are converted into cancer-fighting isothiocyanates (ITCs) when blended or chewed in their raw state. This conversion can ONLY happen if you blend or chew them first in their uncooked raw state. After you blend...

Cortisol is one of our main stress hormones produced by the adrenal glands. When we are under stress cortisol levels rise. This is a normal fight or flight response for emergency situations. However, when stress becomes chronic cortisol levels will remain high causing...

Inflammation is the body's first aid response meant to heal. But inflammation can become chronic when it doesn't "shut off" like it is supposed to. The result can lead to serious health problems as seen in the above diagram. Your body cannot heal when you have chronic...

. Facts About Stress and Your Health Stress is a major contributor to disease. Stress can outweigh all your efforts to heal with good nutrition. You can have the perfect diet and still not get well if you don't deal with stress. Stress comes from negative thoughts and...