Having the right arsenal of tools in your kitchen makes all the difference when it comes to successful raw food preparation. In this post, we outline three food preparation tools that will help add variety to your diet, maximize the nutritional value of your food, and make healthy eating easier. #1 – Blendtec or Vitamix […]
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Did you know that your digestive system composes 70% of your immune system? If our gut bacteria become out of balance, our immune system will become weak, and we will be more susceptible to illness. Fortunately, one of the best and easiest ways to help maintain a healthy population of “friendly” gut bacteria is […]
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Your immune system plays a vital role in the overall health of your body. In the short term, a strong immune system will help fight off cold and flu viruses and other potentially harmful bacteria. In the long term, it may lower your risk of developing serious diseases like cancer, which has been directly linked […]
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Did you know that in the Framingham Study, individuals who lived the longest had the highest cholesterol? This is certainly the opposite of what conventional wisdom has lead us to believe. You probably thought that having high cholesterol was horrible for your health, and you should take medication. Perhaps that’s what your doctor told you? […]
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Saturated fat has gotten a bad rap for decades. Since the 50’s, we were told to avoid saturated fat at all costs. We were told that it was harmful to our health, and “clog arteries” and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s not until recently that experts in the field of nutrition have finally […]