Detoxing has become a more mainstream topic in the last couple of decades or so, but the practice has been around for centuries and has roots in various cultures across the globe. If you're considering a detox, here are five things you should know Detoxing has become a more mainstream topic in the last couple of decades or so, but the practice has been around for centuries and ... Continue Reading
10 Universal Tips from Paleo for Everyone
I hate meat. I've been vegetarian all my life. So, naturally, when I learned out about the Paleo diet and its emphasis on bacon, bone broth and lamb legs, I was turned off. I hate meat. I've been vegetarian all my life. I remember a few years ago at a Pizza Hut when they mistakenly brought out a "meat lovers" pizza instead of "veggie lovers" pizza. I think I threw up a few ... Continue Reading
Avocado for Lunch May Help You Manage Your Weight
Eliminating grain carbs is one of the best and easiest ways to normalize your weight and support your health, but when you cut down on non-vegetable carbs, you need to increase your intake of healthy fats. Eliminating grain carbs is one of the best and easiest ways to normalize your weight and support your health, but when you cut down on non-vegetable carbs, you need to ... Continue Reading
Add a Healthy Fat Component to Every Meal with Ghee
I love fat, and every two weeks or so I devote a little time to making my favorite type of it. For 15 minutes, I'm engrossed in the essential ritual of standing lovingly over a pot of delicious, bubbling butter, savoring the popcorn aromas and listening acutely for that vital moment when the ghee tells me it's ready. I grab it off the stove and strain it immediately through ... Continue Reading
A Daily Handful of Tree Nuts Associated With Longevity
Mounting research suggests that nuts such as pecans and macadamias may actually help you live longer—and help you lose weight to boot. Many people needlessly shun raw nuts from their diet, believing their fat content contributes to weight gain. But mounting research suggests nuts such as pecans and macadamias may actually help you live longer—and help you lose weight to ... Continue Reading