Some of the side effects and dangers of erythritol in the blood are strokes and heart attacks. Yes, this is what the latest research from the Cleveland Clinic has demonstrated. They found that erythritol is associated with over responsiveness of platelets to clotting. We are constantly in a state of repair especially in our vascular system. […]
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5 Modern Day Health Myths
With so much information coming at us from every direction, it’s easy to get duped into these modern day health myths. Health myths if followed, can open the door to disease and dysfunction. Scenarios like the one below and many others prompted this post on 5 Health Myths. I had a patient come in the […]
Sprouted Granola Recipes
Today I’m sharing two of my family’s favorite sprouted granola recipes. Once you try homemade granola, you won’t want to go back to store-bought granola. Pair granola with goat kefir (we love Redwood Hill Farm), goat whey protein powder, organic berries, and cinnamon for a delicious and protein-packed breakfast. Check out this post on how […]
Bliss Ball Recipes
These bliss ball recipes not only provide delicious, no bake treats, but they also help you get some extra protein. Goat Whey Protein is a highly digestible, non-denatured, low allergy whey protein food from goat milk. Chocolate Protein Balls Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1.5 cup pitted dates2 TBSP cacao powder1 TBSP Grassfed butter or coconut oil1 tsp […]
Cane Sugar Substitutes | 5 Natural Sweeteners
Powdered sugar or refined cane sugar is devoid of nutritional value, thankfully there are cane sugar substitutes that are full of nutrients. Cane sugar has been stripped from the sugarcane to give you that crystalline white powder. The answer however isn’t to consume artificial sweeteners like, Splenda, aspartame, Nutrasweet, acesuflame potassium. We don’t want to […]
Aflatoxins in Peanut Butter | The Best Kind of Peanut Butter
Aflatoxins in peanut butter can be greatly reduced by choosing a peanut butter made from Valencia peanuts. These peanuts are mostly grown in very dry climates in New Mexico. They are also grown on bushes as opposed to underground which is where the mold problem starts. This is crucial as the dry climate does not allow aspergillus […]
Healing the Gut Microbiome
Digestion is essential for healing the gut microbiome. With over 39 trillion bacteria inhabiting the body, you are more bacteria than human cells. These 39 trillion bacteria, give or take a few trillion bacteria make up 1-3% of our body mass but they affect our immunity, well-being, hormone metabolism, memory, detoxification, and nutrient assimilation to […]
Microplastics And Your Disposable Coffee Cup
Are microplastics in your coffee cup? Coffee cup liners are a huge, overlooked contributor to microplastic accumulation. In fact, drinking a single cup of hot coffee could send trillions of plastic nano particles into your body. Research recently demonstrated that by the time a person has downed 13 paper cups of hot coffee or tea, they […]
5 Non-Food Items to Avoid
I have 5 non-food items that we would do well to make sure are outside our boundaries. Boundaries allow us to understand what belongs to us and what does not. When it comes to the 40,000+ items in the grocery store, walking in with boundaries in place equals total freedom. If you walk into a […]
How To Get 30 grams Of Protein For Breakfast
Whether you eat your breakfast first thing in the morning, a couple hours after you wake up or in the afternoon, I recommend starting with a minimum of 30 grams of protein to break your fast. This can set you up for energy and blood sugar regulation for the rest of the day. What does […]