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Probiotic Powerhouse Kefir grains are all the rage these days but do you know why? We are hearing more and more about how important it is to consume fermented foods every day and this one may contain the fountain of youth. Luckily, the secret of Kefir is out and it is not only tasty but […]
Seaweeds are ocean plants high in many varieties of nutrients, including some we may not be getting enough of, such as iodine. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your personal constitution. Let’s dive into the good, the bad and the…weedy… of seaweed. The Good Seaweeds are really high in […]
The “Elixir of Life” This superfood tea has been consumed for thousands of years and can help with gut health, your immune system and so much more. Kombucha is a live cultured vinegary, sour, sweet bubbly tea. It is simply made from black, white or green tea, cane sugar and the bacteria/yeast or “SCOBY”. If […]
Water Purifiers: Are They Necessary? Is it necessary to filter water for your best health? Are harmful chemicals present in our water? Are there really medications in our tap water? Is our drinking water filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that may make us sick? What do you do when even the “experts” disagree on […]
Say No To Soda Sodas are very prevalent. Every restaurant, every movie theater, every party usually offers some soda (or pop to this former midwesterner) as a refreshment. Try as some might, sodas hit the spot for them. And when they’re everywhere, it’s easy enough to just pick up a quick soda when you’re thirsty. […]
While growing up, you were most likely told two things about your brain. First, that somewhere around age 7 your brain quits growing. Second, after age 30 the ability of your brain to function begins to decline. Science has determined both of these statements to be false. The fact is, no one ever needs to experience […]
Many of us have moments when we can’t remember things. It is just that we are getting older, right? Well, actually memory problems, difficulty concentrating and similar aspects of brain fog are not just a matter of age. There are people in their 90’s who are still mentally sharp while others start having brain fog […]
Cooking Made Easy! Nobody believes in the joy of cooking more than Robyn Youkilis. For some, cooking might seem like an overwhelming task, but Robyn reminds us that it doesn’t have to be that way! Some like to try to downplay simple cooking, but she notes that even if it’s something as simple as noodles […]
Giving up junk food isn’t easy. There are so many reasons that you eat it. Junk food ‘appears’ to be cheaper and quicker than making your own food. Sadly, many people live on junk food and don’t even realize what they are doing to themselves. Why? Because the junk food marketers know how to grab […]
WHAT TRIGGERS WESTERN DISEASE? As modern society advances, so does an onset of diseases that were once considered rare. Cancer, diabetes, and obesity are on the rise and becoming an epdemic. Our ancestors did not suffer from these ailments at such a startling rate, but why is that and where does this slew of illness […]
DRINKING WELL IS DIFFERENT THAN DRINKING GOOD Taking control of your health is a radically liberating choice to make. Chances are, if you have already jumped the bandwagon of the modern food culture mania, you understand that it is both a daunting and exciting journey with so many choices to make about what we eat, […]
Your body really is your sacred temple so keeping it fed and fueled with the best good quality foods possible is an easy way to stay healthy. But optimal health is not just about what we put on the inside of our bodies it’s about what we put on the outside as well. Something often […]
BACON IS BAD. FACT OR FICTION? The world has long had a love-hate relationship with bacon. According to popular consensus, it’s atrociously bad for you, but it’s hard to hate something that is just so darn delicious. However, the scales have now tipped against bacon and its tastebud-toting advocates, with the publication of a recent […]
HIGH CARB, LOW CARB, WHO CARES? As our society transitions through different eating styles and habits, choosing the right diet should be about optimizing a life of higher performance rather than just lowering your weight. But why do we care so much about counting calories and cutting carbs? Adam Kosloff, a journalist and founder […]
TAKING BACK YOUR KITCHEN WITH OCEAN ROBBINS Living in a world with a new food order means digging our heels in deep and taking responsibility for the meals we put on our plates and the companies we support. Food revolutionary, Ocean Robbins dives in deep on the reality of our food systems and the steps […]
Wild is the way to go If you don’t know how to get food anywhere except the local supermarket, you may be fascinated to know that David Wolfe can find all kinds of food in wild nature. Not only that but wild food has more energy and vitality so is better for your health. Even […]
CHANGING FOOD POLICY Eating in alignment with our values is a crucial crux to the future of our food system. We can all make a difference and every dollar we spend counts. Who are you voting for? We all advocate brands whether we realize it or not. It is paramount that we choose to support […]
Fat and Sick Abel James, creator of the podcast “Fat Burning Man.” is breaking it down for us today. Abel used to be one of those ‘annoying’ overachievers who chased the American Dream with a passion. By the time he was in his mid-20’s he had everything he had ever dreamed of: a good job, […]
You want a tight core. Your best friend proudly sports a “dad bod” but wants to touch his toes without pain. Your partner has no interest in a tight core, can toe touch without pain, but wants to run a six minute mile. We all have varying fitness goals, and you already know that different […]
Making BIG Change Ten years ago two people’s individual passions collided to create a move that changed the world. Alex Jamieson had a passion for cooking and health food; Morgan Spurlock had a passion for film making. Together they decided to create a film showing what would happen if someone ate nothing but McDonald’s food […]
