I recently put together some great info from the archives on some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods. And if you're interested in learning more about inflammation and nutrition, you'll find lots of great info in this inflammation 101 guide. When it comes to anti-inflammatory meals, sure there's a lot of things that matter, but there is … [Read more...]
Top 7 Healthy Lunch Recipes
Do you have a habit of eating the same lunches day in and day out? Does it consist of a lot of bread? Well despite what your habits are, how about including some new tasty recipes to the menu. I've gathered a selection from the archives to give you some new healthy lunch inspiration. I'd have to say I am a HUGE fan of my daily salads (well, most … [Read more...]
Is Avocado Good For You?
Over the years many people have come to fear avocados - I hear it all the time..."Oh no I don't eat avocados, they have way too much fat"!The fear we have of fat, it's everywhere. It largely comes from the weight loss/ low fat industry pushing us toward low fat diets.You see, the common thinking is that if we eat fat, we’ll end up getting fat, get … [Read more...]
13 Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds (and how to use them)
When I recently shared my Strawberry Chia Coconut Pudding Recipe, I also shared that I'm a bit late to the party when it comes to chia seeds. Perhaps you're a bit like me and hadn't really ventured out to try them.Well, it's not just because they taste great that I've more recently grown to like them, but because they also pack a punch in the … [Read more...]
List of Green Leafy Vegetables PLUS Nutrition Values
Green leafy vegetables are some of the best vegetables we can eat to get our daily requirements for vitamins and minerals and helping to decrease inflammation. There are lots to choose from, so let me share a list of them and some links to a few recipes you can try. And at the bottom of the post, you will find a downloadable list with all the … [Read more...]
3 Effective Fibromyalgia Supplements
I've been doing a lot of research around fibromyalgia lately and I came across a few great and effective supplements that you might want to try if you're a sufferer yourself. 1. Ultraclear RENEW Ultraclear RENEW was specifically designed by the Metagenics company to help with the altered pain signaling and neuromuscular dysfunction of … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #77: How To Reduce Carbohydrates in Your Diet
Let's chat about how to reduce carbohydrates in your diet. LISTEN READ Reducing carbohydrates in your overall diet is a good idea because out of all the macronutrients, it is the one that causes the most problems. In fact focusing on healthy carbohydrates and managing what you eat can improve your health dramatically, regulate your … [Read more...]
Is Sucralose Good For You?
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener commonly known by the name Splenda. It tastes pretty much like sugar and is now used in products and marketed to people for weight loss, diabetes, and overall health benefits. But is sucralose good for you? That’s an interesting question and after I recently wrote an article about the best sugar substitutes … [Read more...]
Herbal Coffee Substitute
Recently I wrote about a method for changing our habits, Swap it don't Stop it! Well, when it comes to coffee, it's one of those things that you probably enjoy. Me too! But I go through phases. Sometimes I like to drink coffee, and other times I like to be caffeine free and give my adrenals and body a break. Herbal Coffee Substitute So my … [Read more...]
Ashwaganda Adaptogenic Herb
Withania Somnifera, that’s the botanical name for adaptogenic herb, ashwaganda. Ashwaganda is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine where it is known for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and antioxidant benefits and has been used as a general health aid for many health conditions. Being an ‘adapotgen’ means it helps the body respond to stress in … [Read more...]
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