New studies reveal that 95% of diseases are diet and lifestyle related. It's called epigenetics. This is good news because it means we have the control to prevent or reverse most diseases. Our food supply is not as healthy as it was 30 years ago and...
Do you think your genes rule your fate? Have your ever heard someone say something similar to this: “I have a family history of heart disease, so there is nothing I can do about my high cholesterol.” You may be surprised to find out your genes do not...
Be a coconut mama! For centuries, island cultures have exclusively used coconut and coconut oil as a staple in their diet and according to a study conducted in the early ’80s on Polynesian populations and published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,...
Need a little sweetness without destroying your health? By now you likely know how detrimental highly processed, granulated white sugar is to your health. If you need a refresher, here are some of the many ways white sugar wreaks havoc on your biochemistry, courtesy...
When it comes to grains, to derive the optimal nutritional benefit, you’ll want to always go for whole! Whole grains provide essential enzymes, iron, fiber, vitamin E, and B-complex vitamins. In addition, because your body absorbs them slowly, they give you sustained...