Modern American dietary guidelines tout fruit as an excellent source of nutrients and a food item one should eat regularly. In fact the USDA food pyramid recommends the consumption of two to four
Inflammatory Bread
Though there’s been an explosion in the amount of research on the harmful effects of gluten, gliadin, and wheat in general, many still struggle to understand what’s going on, how many illnesses, reactions,
Three Types of Sweeteners, Part III: Use These
The following sweeteners taste good and don’t cause the health issues the other sweeteners, artificial and natural, can cause. These products are natural, do not raise your blood sugar levels, do not cause
Three Types of Sweeteners, Part II: Rethink These
Sugar takes many forms but the body treats all sugars the same There are sweeteners considered “natural” because they are processed directly from naturally occurring plants such as sugar from sugar cane and
Three Types of Sweeteners, Part I: Avoid These
Sweeteners are so prevalent in modern, processed foods that it is difficult to imagine a diet that does not include them. In our next three blogs we would like to explain the different
Grains & Grain Alternatives
To maintain a healthy diet, it is important to eliminate or at least greatly cut down on our consumption of starches. But grains? Really? Even the good ones? Well, though there are some
Sabotage Foods
In his class, Attaining Optimal Health in the 21st Century, nutritionist David Getoff uses a self-coined term, sabotage foods, to help his students realize the dastardly effects of having too much of these
Toothpaste With a Warning Label?
Why would toothpaste need a warning label?…especially toothpaste marketed to children? Is there a possible toxin (or toxins) in the substance we apply daily to our mouths, gums and teeth ? Yes, there