And What’s its Connection to Cognitive Functioning? Red dye No. 3 is used to give food its rich red color and make it appear more appealing to eat. Think sprinkles on donuts, frosting on cake and red hard candy. Sadly, it’s a marketing tool that costs consumers their health. Research has shown that Red No. … More What is Red Dye?
There’s a lot of hype about food being beneficial as a natural source of healing – pomegranate, acai, coconut oil, flax seed, chia seed, spinach. Okay, so all of these things are hype-worthy, but turmeric is on a whole other level of special. Turmeric is yet another good thing my mom told me about when … More Why Turmeric is Magical
I sat reluctantly on our living room floor as my mother roughly applied coconut oil to my hair. She ignored my bratty, ten-year-old complaints as streams of oil made their way down my face. I protested, fidgeted, and tried to escape her grip, only to be drawn back to my seat and jostled around into a near concussion … More Really Mom, Coconut Oil? Moms and Their Myths.
I was ballooning into the marshmallow man. I thought I might just up and fly away at any moment. The doctor completed several tests as part of the joy of pregnancy. “Spit into that, drink this, let’s draw your blood twelve more times.” I was an ever-growing guinea pig. Ultimately, the doctor came back with the dreadful … More Hey Baby, Can I Get Some Sugar?
Oh, the sparkly decorations, holiday parties and all that alluring food that gives you the come hither look that no one else can see. During the holidays, it is sometimes difficult to say no to all of the variety available at the table. You’re laughing and talking and maybe drinking a few sips of alcohol throughout … More Just Say “No” and Other Ways to Turn Down Amazing Holiday Foods because it Just Wouldn’t End Well
I remember my first experience with numbness and tingling in my hands and feet, along with other weird symptoms – a rash around my elbows (yes, just the elbows), stomach pain and breathing problems. After weeks of having symptoms, I began to wonder what was really going on. I saw my doctor, who suggested … More Who Me? Gluten-Free?
A quick guide to paleo eating: EAT Grass-fed meats Fish/seafood Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Eggs Nuts Seeds Healthy oils (olive, walnut, flaxseed, macadamia, avocado, coconut) DON’T EAT Cereal grains Legumes (including peanuts) Dairy Refined sugar Potatoes Processed foods Overly salty foods Refined vegetable oils Candy/junk/processed food Find out more in the Ultimate Paleo Diet: http://ultimatepaleoguide.com/paleo-diet-food-list/
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