Whatever it is that you are stressed about- if food becomes our only tool to manage stress, we find ourselves in big trouble – with resulting health and emotional issues. Just as if we try to fix something using a hammer when the right tool is a wrench, we’d end up not getting the job…
When it comes to making sandwiches, bread is usually the go-to option for most people. However, if you are looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels, traditional bread may not be the best choice. Two slices of white bread contain 27 grams of carbohydrates. When the body breaks down this substantial load of quick-digesting carbs…
If you have diabetes, it’s likely that you’ve heard the term “sugar” thrown around as a cause of the disease. But the truth is that it’s not really sugar that causes type 2 diabetes- it’s insulin resistance. Diabetes is not a sugar problem, it is an insulin resistance problem. Insulin is a hormone produced by…
Traditional pasta is problematic for blood sugar. The most common noodle options are mainly made with refined flour, which is rich in carbs and low in nutrients, thanks to a process that removes the fibrous outer coating (also known as the germ and bran) from wheat. Without that slow-digesting fiber, the body absorbs the carbohydrates faster…
What is the largest organ in the body? What is one of the most important elimination organs in the body, playing a large role in daily detoxification? What organ receives a third of all the blood that is circulated in the body? When the blood is full of toxic materials, what organ will reflect this…
You might be here because you don’t want the shelf stabilizing preservatives in your smoothie or coffee everyday. Or, maybe you’re tired of accumulating so much plastic and trash and want to do your part in the environment. I get that. Those are two of the biggest reasons I switched to making nut milk at…
Poop isn’t exactly something people bring up in everyday conversation. I, on the other hand, love talking about the importance of healthy bowel movements, because it can be a big indicator of your current health. If you aren’t pooping regularly or suffering from constipation, there may be a number of underlying causes, particularly diet and…
Gut health is so important for overall health. You have trillions of bacteria living in your gut (that’s 10 times more bacteria cells in our body than human cells!) The bacteria living in your gut play so many roles; from aiding digestion, controlling your weight, supporting your immune system to producing neurotransmitters like serotonin (the…
Considered to be one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind, dried chamomile flowers have numerous, widespread health implications thanks to their high level of disease-fighting antioxidants. Chamomile flowers are mildly sedative, making them wonderful for improving sleep quality and relaxation. BENEFITS OF CHAMOMILE Promotes sleep and treats insomnia: Chamomile relaxes nerves and soothes the…
A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows. -Doug Larson You’ve probably pulled, stomped or even sprayed a natural super-food that grows right in your backyard! Dandelion is mostly known as a backyard weed, but it is one of my favorite herbs and has…