Last month, a friend asked me, “If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?” Tough question. But let’s think about this…
First off, this question is about health, not flavor. So let’s...
Eat your spinach. We have all heard before and we all know that spinach is really good for us. Do we know why? Spinach is food that falls into the dark leafy green category. This category of food carries...
Did you know that your gut is your body’s POWERHOUSE? It’s true. Your gut fuels your entire body by breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and housing trillions of bacteria that support essential functions of your body.
The bottom line: Your gut...
Want to have clearer, younger looking skin without using skin products?
For years I struggled with my own skin problems and discovered how important healthy eating (along with safe and gentle detoxification) helped my skin heal and start to glow.
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Charcoal is among the simplest and oldest medicines used in human cultures. Almost any plant or animal material burned in an environment with limited oxygen will produce this incredibly useful substance. When charcoal is labelled 'activated' it means that...
Inflammation is a natural part of our immune system, but when it's happening on a consistent basis it can eventually cause side effects like chronic pain and discomfort. Many people seek relief from chronic pain by trying out a...
Chances are you are "addicted" to sugar, but if you consume it in a healthy manner coming mostly from whole forms this doesn't need to be a bad thing. It may even be one of the most healthy addictions...
Recently, a tiny compound found in the root of a plant known as Astragalus membranaceus has been under heavy investigation for its incredible health benefits. Astragaloside IV is thought to have many antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-aging and disease-fighting properties....
Try out a few of these delicious and quick plant-based recipes so that you can feel healthy, energized and nourished even when your schedule seems too busy for cooking. Many of these dishes can be either prepped or made...
This essential nutrient is sometimes overlooked, maybe because it's so well-known that we tend to take it for granted. But sub-acute vitamin C deficiency is much more common than most people think, even in North America. Interestingly, the structure...
