Prevent Diabetes Before It Starts | Women Are Higher Risk!
Here is something you’ve probably never been told: Perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause) and menopause are risk factors for developing insulin resistance and…
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Why Is White Sugar Bad for You?
Sugar makes life sweet… until it doesn’t. From ketchup, to yogurt, to bread, white sugar hides in many foods, even ones that look healthy. White…
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol…What’s That "ol" About?
Sweeteners that have been around for centuries like sorghum syrup and maple syrup are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a few…
Why Not Give Out Cigarettes at School Events?
Would there be an uproar if parents found out the school had passed around cigarettes – only one per kid, mind you – at the…
Eat the Orange, Skip the Juice
Ever heard of an orange juice tree? Dug up a potato, only to find it skinless? Seen a picture of people harvesting white rice? In…
Monday Mission: The Secret to Healing Sleep
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to get better, more healthful, more restorative sleep. I re-learned a hard lesson last week, and it…
Baby Step Changes May Have Saved My Husband’s Life Without Us Even Noticing
Crohn’s Disease, high triglycerides, heart attack risk…all healed with a real food diet and grain-free elimination meal planner. But it seems like a page out…
A Sweet, Sweet Summer: Does Raw Honey Have Nutritional Health Benefits?
Honey – especially raw honey, has many health benefits. Raw honey’s nutritional value is awesome, plus, it tastes great! Honey is a great bridge to…
Food for Thought: Spinach, the Ultimate Super Food’s Health Benefits
Many out there on the Internet are nominating spinach for the grand Super Food prize, calling it the healthiest food of all time. I knew…
Real Food Wednesday: Seeking Information about Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Diet
This is a bit of a reverse post, because today rather than sharing information, I’m seeking some. I’m hoping the Real Food Wednesday readers, along…