Omegas 3’s have made it into the mainstream of lifestyle importance. Until a few years I recommended omega 3’s to only those with heart disease. Research exploded exponentially linking increased intake of omega 3’s to lowered risk of not only heart disease, but other types of inflammation such as arthritis, insulin resistance, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, […]
Some days I feel like I’m speaking a cryptic language when talking about fat and carbohydrates. “No, cheese is not a problem.” “Yes, you can have the whole egg for breakfast.” “Yes, you may put some butter on those vegetables.” A very long story short – research years ago was scant on what caused heart […]
What if there was a nutrient that helped regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, muscle and nerve function, bone health and was involved in over 300 important enzymatic reactions in the body? Wouldn’t it be important to know if you are taking in enough of this nutrient to regulate your health? The mineral Magnesium has often been […]
You’re heard it your whole life…or at least most of your life…eat your fruits and veggies. But was that always the case? Were we always told to eat BOTH fruit and veggies, right? You want that afternoon pick me up and spot the bowl of grapes on the counter. You take a few handfuls and […]
Diabetes is on the rise, especially in children and adolescents. How can this be? Diabetes is a complicated medical issue but stems from one common thread: carbohydrate intolerance or insulin resistance. It could have started in the womb when a Mother consumed more carb than her body could handle during pregnancy or when the beta-cells […]