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Plant Powered Protein
While I wrote about the benefits of plant versus animal protein in “Resilient Health: How to Thrive in Our Toxic World,” I only recently watched the 2018 documentary “Game Changers” about successful elite athletes who made the switch to a completely plant-based diet. All I can say is “WOW!”
This film is a must-see and will open your eyes to one of the biggest food myths that we have been served – which is that plant-based proteins are somehow not enough to be able to fully sustain us. And y…
The Truth About Sugar, Sweeteners, and Diet Drinks
Sugary drinks like soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports and energy drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to obesity and diabetes. But did you know that consuming too much added sugar can also raise blood pressure and increase chronic inflammation? And excessive sugar can impair the liver’s ability to clear toxic compounds from the bloodstream and lead to fatty liver disease.
One sneaky way these added sugars get in is in what we drink. The average can of sugar-sweetened …
Mind Your Microbes
Mind Your Microbes
In the last century, a war was waged against disease-causing microbes. This was an important advance in reducing harm caused by infections. But more recent scientific research has shown us that not all microbes are harmful. And in fact, some can be vitally important to our health and wellbeing. And it is the balance of this ecology that we must pay attention to.
The symbiotic bacteria that we live with – called our microbiome – do a lot of things for us. In addition to p…
Eat a Rainbow
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” -Ayurvedic saying
Food as Medicine
Food represents so many things to us – nourishment, connection, comfort. And to me, it is the foundation of health. Food not only provides us with energy in the form of calories from macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), but also information that communicates different messages in the body and mind.
That information can be complex, and I’m going to break it…
10 Tips to Prevent Flu and Colds Naturally
In our house, we regularly incorporate disease fighting superfoods to boost immunity and fight colds, influenza, and other viruses and bacteria. And managing stress is another powerhouse to help keep your immune system healthy and…
Invigorating Green Smoothie
Invigorating Green Smoothie
- 1 handful organic leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine, dandelion greens)
- 1 stalk organic celery
- 1 medium organic cucumber
- 1/2 - 1 medium organic apple
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (peeled)
- cilantro, mint ((optional))
- 8 ounces filtered water
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Combine all the ingredients and blend well in a Vitamix or other heavy-duty blender.
Alternatively: press the ingredients (except the water) in a juicer. I use an Omega Vert Masticating Juicer
Why Detox Instead of Diet?
That’s what happened to Christopher, a 32 year-old successful salesman who had put on 35 pounds since college. Friendly and gregarious, he enjoyed celebrating his success…
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