Check out this study (click on study), released today. Those who eat more red meat (including processed meats) may have shortened life expectancies, researchers reported in a massive study of aging Americans. “Greater consumption of red and processed meat was associated with an increased risk of mortality, particularly from cancer or cardiovascular causes,” Rashmi Sinha, […]
Support breast health with hormone balance, exercise, vitamin D, liver detox support, organic diet and reduced toxin exposure to lower estrogen dominance and cancer risk!! Taking care of your tatas is part of womanhood. Factors like diet, lifestyle habits, and even exposure to chemicals affect breast health. Here are some simple breast health tips for […]
Healing spices like turmeric, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, mint, and fennel offer anti inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive, and blood sugar benefits for metabolism, pain relief, and immune support. Plants are powerful medicine, and you have a veritable medicine cabinet in your spice rack. Spice is a blanket term encompassing a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable. There are […]
Discover six unusual superfoods like medicinal mushrooms, organ meats, sea vegetables, rapini, kumquat, and coconut water kefir to boost immunity, support detox, balance thyroid health, enhance digestion, and promote anti aging wellness. Superfoods are aptly named because they pack an extra punch to boost immune health, keep you feeling and looking young, make your skin […]
I lost both my parents to cancer. Statistically that means I have a higher risk for getting cancer, but did you know that more than half of cancers are completely preventable? (some sources cite up to 90%). You can override your genetics with diet and lifestyle choices. In 2014, there will be an estimated 1,665,540 […]
Is meat harmful? Research on red meat and disease is complex. Focus on food quality, plant rich meals, sustainable animal protein, balanced macros, and anti inflammatory lifestyle habits for long term health. A recent article bashing consumption of animal protein published in the New York Times by Dr Dean Ornish is causing a frenzy. Similar […]
Explore the science behind vegetarian and omnivore diets. Learn how plant based nutrition, quality protein, and lifestyle factors influence inflammation, longevity, and metabolic health. It took me a long time to write this post, and here’s why: There is no greater debate in the nutrition world than that between meat eaters and vegetarians/vegans on which […]
A balanced review of the ketogenic diet, explaining ketosis, benefits for weight loss, blood sugar and brain health, plus risks for thyroid, hormones, gut health, and long term metabolism. Ketogenic diets are all the rage right now, unless you’re reading this in 2027, in which case, ketogenic diets were all the rage in 2017. My […]
Discover how medicinal mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps, shiitake, maitake, and turkey tail support immunity, brain health, inflammation balance, and cellular protection. Magical mushrooms! These aren’t going to make you hallucinate pretty colors, but medicinal mushrooms may combat cancer, boost your immune system, and protect your organs and cells from free radical damage. […]
Pomegranates deliver potent polyphenols and antioxidants that support heart health, gut microbiome balance, lower inflammation, and promote healthy aging and cellular protection. Pomegranates used to seem exotic and high maintenance to me until I began regularly including them in my diet and studying more about their fascinating medicinal benefits. They pack a huge health punch […]