The tradition of a new wordIt is mind-boggling to believe that we have arrived at the end of another year. I find myself astonished to realize that on a number of levels I am standing at yet another cusp in my life. Time, of course, is a human linear construct. But even though I tell myself […]
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Candida is a yeast-like fungus which can cause a wide range of health issues. It is actually a range of organisms with candida albicans as one of the most prevalent. Many people may experience the symptoms of candida overgrowth without realizing it.The Effects of Candida OvergrowthCandida overgrowth, or imbalance in the gut, can be the […]
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Most of us take good bone health for granted… until we have a problem. Maybe you’ve had poor results on a bone scan. Or you’ve experienced an unexpected fracture. In our youth, our bones are continually growing stronger. But as we age, we can develop problems. The volume of minerals in our bones can drop, lowering […]
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This dish is an amazing example of winter comfort food. Alfredo sauce is one of the easiest things to put together. When you use full-fat, organic dairy it makes a dish that is deeply satisfying and packed with flavor. This is also a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. Although the recipe calls for […]
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So many wonderful things to eat that are ripe and in season at this time of year. When we eat in season, and as local as possible, we are getting maximum nutrition. Foods don’t have to be picked early and then stored and force ripened. They also taste better when they are at peak freshness. Do […]
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You may be overwhelmed at the grocery store sometimes wondering why there are so many different kinds of onions. If you’re like most people you probably gravitate towards yellow onions and use them for everything.Health BenefitsOnions are part of the (italicize) allium (end-italics) genus. They’re not only delicious, they provide a wide range of nutrients […]
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In the world of food additives, the alphabet is used to abbreviate many of these man-made products. It is as if there is a whole new vocabulary developed just for them using the alphabet. So, today’s new “word” is TBHQ. This is a conglomeration of letters that frequently appears in the ingredient section of a […]
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There are very few of us who haven’t eaten potatoes in one form or another. Whether you enjoy them baked, roasted, mashed, or steamed, they do offer many health-promoting attributes. Potatoes have been around for thousands of years, originating in Southern Peru and have since spread around the world. Ultimately making it to the United […]
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You may have seen the term prebiotics in the news and thought it was a typo. After all, at this point almost everyone knows about probiotics, those beneficial bacteria that are supportive for your health. But what exactly are probiotics? And what’s the difference between the two?Probiotics are bacteria that you definitely want in your […]
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I read this share in social media. I love this sentence, “I learned a long time ago to not see the world through printed headlines.” I find myself regularly reminding clients, and myself, that the media, just like any other business, is a business. Dollars depend on eyeballs. Whoever screams the loudest and shares the […]
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