Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

Matcha is a type of green tea that comes in powdered form. Matcha tea is prepared by whisking matcha powder with hot water, which forms a frothy liquid. Matcha powder is also sometimes used as an ingredient in foods and non-tea beverages (such as smoothies). The health benefits of matcha tea exceed those of green…

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Importance Of Eating Seeds On A Healthy Diet

Nutritional Benefits of Seeds All seeds are high in essential fats, which are important in maintaining a healthy body.  Essential fatty acids help to burn fat that is stored in our bodies. Flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp seeds rank at the top for omega-3 – an essential fat that is excellent for heart and brain…

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What To Know About Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil speeds up the metabolism boosts the immune system reduces inflammation kills fungi, yeast and bacteria improves calcium and magnesium absorption supports the development of strong bones and teeth improves digestion and bowel function supports thyroid function helps to prevent wrinkles and sagging skin can improve the look and health of your hair  …

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Shopping With Food Sensitivities

Get educated.  Find out as much as you can about your food sensitivites and allergies.  Find out what your limitations are (i.e. what foods to avoid).  Better yet, find out what foods you CAN have! Read food labels.  You need to understand what you are eating and the best way is to read the food…

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Coconut Is A Super Food

the coconut. This tropical staple is loaded with many powerful fatty acids that give it a unique taste and an abundance of health enhancing benefits. Understanding The Ways To Consume Coconut The coconut tree is a member of the palm family and the coconut refers to the  fruit this tree produces.  Yes, a coconut is…

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A Healthy Diet Doesn't Have To Be Boring!

Secret To A Non-Boring Diet:  Variety “Variety is the spice of life!”  ~ famous quote from British poet, William Cowper Without variety, any diet can seem boring and restrictive….which may lead to the patient not following through the recommended time frame.   To keep variety in your diet, follow these tips for success: Be positive…

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How To Buy The Right Honey

Regular Honey Sold In Grocery Stores (aka Fake Honey) Food Safety News did a searing investigation and found that 76% of the honey sold in grocery stores is treated with “ultra-filtration,” a process that not only removes impurities like wax, but also pollen traces. Taking all brands into consideration, generic brands were the most likely…

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The Importance of HCL In Your Diet

The Importance of Hydrolchloric Acid Is your body getting all of the nutrients that it needs to function? The answer could be, “No.” Eating healthy is important but if your digestive system isn’t breaking down the food and allowing your body to absorb the nutrients, you may not feel the difference. Hypochlorhydria is a condition…

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Why It's Important To Eat Every Few Hours

Recipe For Success Forget only three square meals a day. Forget between meal snacking.  Your new recipe for healthy eating: Six is better than three (six mini meals, that is). It sounds like a contradiction, but with a focus on diversity and proper portion size, eating six mini meals instead of three large meals each…

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