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
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
Food As Medicine: Rethinking Chocolate
Studies have shown that when you ask the average male what food he would refuse to give up, the most common answer is beer. When researchers posed the same question to women, the answer without hesitation is chocolate. There is something tantalizing about this tropical Amazonian food that … [Read more...] about Food As Medicine: Rethinking Chocolate
Juicing Versus Blending: Whats The Scoop?
I have found one of the most common questions asked about Living Foods is “What's the difference between juicing and blending?” Simply put, juicing separates the liquid from the pulp. This allows you to consume the equivalent of 17 pounds of vegetables in a day, while flooding your … [Read more...] about Juicing Versus Blending: Whats The Scoop?
Live Fermentation: The New Frontier Of Healing
Americans in general are in nutritional crisis. Sixty years ago our whole culture was hijacked by man-made manufactured foods that are now making us sick. My heart breaks as I watch us try to deal with the confusion. We did not make this problem, but it will be up to us to pull together … [Read more...] about Live Fermentation: The New Frontier Of Healing