If you're like me, you may have avoided the topic of dietary fiber.....but when you are struggling with your health, or fighting for your life, the conversation can take a turn. New studies have correlated DF, as it's now loving called, in the prevention of many life threatening diseases, … [Read more...] about The Healthiest Diets Are Loaded With Dietary Fiber
The Modern Misunderstanding About Fruit Sugar
I hear this often, especially in low-carb circles: sugar is sugar is sugar. Meaning all sugars are the same. This is a great misunderstanding. "Anyone who tells you sugar is sugar is way behind the times," says well respected Doctor Joseph Mercola. He goes on to say, "the problem with … [Read more...] about The Modern Misunderstanding About Fruit Sugar
Are You A Heart Attack Risk?
My great grandfather died early from a heart attack while digging a hole to plant a rose bush in the backyard. His foot hit the head of the shovel and he just collapsed, leaving his large family in shock. My grandfather on my mother's side died early of a heart attack before I was born. He … [Read more...] about Are You A Heart Attack Risk?
What Do We Really Mean By “Food As Medicine”?
“Food as Medicine” is a term which was originally coined by Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine. It was his belief that eating wholesome food is the basis of good health. Hippocrates said this almost 2,500 years ago. “Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the … [Read more...] about What Do We Really Mean By “Food As Medicine”?
Reclaiming Our Power To Heal
In studies of indigenous cultures, it has been repeatedly found that when refined carbohydrates, refined sugars, processed foods and junk foods are introduced into their diets, there is an increase of chronic diseases within twenty five years time. These would be un-natural weight gain, … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Our Power To Heal