Benefits and Concerns of Almond Flour (+ how to enjoy safely!)
While humanity has enjoyed almonds for millennia, almond flour as a replacement for grains in baking is relatively new on the scene. Its popularity is …
Why Beet Sugar is Deadly for People and the Planet
Beet sugar is one of the most cultivated sweeteners in the world and one that the food industry relies on heavily for processed food production. How …
Why Date Sugar Rivals Honey as Healthiest Sweetener
Dates are one of my favorite fruits. Sadly, where I live I rarely get to experience the fresh version. Either way, dates – fresh and dried …
Glutathione. The Master Antioxidant
How to reap maximum health benefits from glutathione or GSH, the master antioxidant that is found in unprocessed, high-protein whole foods. Optimal …
Benefits of Buckwheat for Food and Garden
The myriad of benefits and uses of gluten-free buckwheat for food, home, and garden, and how to traditionally prepare for optimal nutrition. Buckwheat …
Supplementing with Colostrum
The benefits and possible drawbacks of fresh and powdered colostrum supplementation as Mother Nature’s most primal and potent superfood with an …
Think Twice Before Dashing into the DASH DIET
The conundrum of the DASH Diet that consistently ranks as one of the best diets despite the reality that it isn’t healthy over the long term. …
Detox Foot Pads: Healthy or Hoax?
Detox foot pads are a popular way to cleanse while you sleep, but health claims as to their safety and effectiveness are suspect at best. In fact, …
Malted Barley Compared to Other Sweeteners
Educated consumers are starting to tire of the never-ending parade of alternative sweeteners hitting the market, most of which prove toxic or …
The Conundrum of Cassava (+ 11 Benefits Using the Flour for Baking)
We recently added a new gluten free flour to our family’s menu – cassava. Soon after, I noticed that there is a bit of debate about it within …
Many Types of TOFU. Are Any of Them Safe?
Tofu is a traditional Asian food that has lost its way with modern processing. If you choose to eat bean curd, carefully consider which types are …
Harcombe Diet: Real Food for Weight Loss
Summary and review of the Harcombe Diet and whether a person eating Real Food alone with no gimmicks can really lose weight without counting any …