From the first page I liked the writing style. I found it easy to follow and understand, although a good knowledge of either nutrition or anthropology will make it a faster and more comprehensible read. According to Wrangham, there are no raw food cultures ever recorded in human history. Yes, people eat foods raw but…
Grocery shopping is one of the foundations of health. Learning how to do it well can help you save tons of time and money. Incorporate these steps into your routine and reap the benefits of home cooked meals (delicious leftovers for lunch) while still working and getting everything done. Here are the tips for saving…
Most of us are aware of the importance of drinking enough water. Getting our daily requirement of water helps our organs perform their functions, keeps our skin clear and hydrated, and allows physical action in our bodies to flow smoothly. Even with this knowledge, it can still be challenging to drink all the water our…
I know not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving, but I am sure you can relate to family gatherings with tons of food. This is one way people get together—food. It is something we all have in common. On the downside, it can be what makes dealing with specific food allergies, food addictions, and other things so difficult…
There's no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some of us feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and…
Knowing what triglycerides are and how they are formed is integral in figuring out how to effect them in your body. First we must know that glucose, or blood sugar, is the body's preferred fuel source. Glucose is converted into glycogen and used by every cell in the body. When there is an excess of…
1. Eat Wild Greens that are edible. Nettles, sorrel, miner's lettuce, dandelion greens, oxalis, chickweed, and the list goes on. Make sure you pick in a clean place far from the roadside. Wild greens help shift your metabolism over from the slow winter storage unit to the fresh spring burning machine. They feed your friendly…
Have you ever wondered if you will take your handful of daily supplements for the rest of your life? I did. Watch this video to hear my take on taking supplements forever.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m taking an inventory of my life to see what I’ve accomplished this year. I’m grateful for my accomplishments. I create lofty goals for myself at the beginning of each year and take time to reflect upon the things I’ve done and celebrate those. This is what excites me and turns me…
You know how good you feel on a detox? Have you ever noticed that you never feel as good OFF the cleanse as you do ON the cleanse? Well, here’s the thing…there are specific things you have to do to maintain your energy levels and continue the cleansing effects. Have you ever wished that someone…
I got an amazing question from a fellow health coach just the other day. “I made a huge batch of cultured veggies and they came out soggy and boy, are they pungent. I followed Donna Gates's recipe in the Body Ecology Diet, Version 1. I shredded the cabbage in the food processor and made a…
I went by my friend, Rebeca's house recently and she had 3 GIANT calendula plants. There were so many bright orange flowers I had to pick some! I use calendula flowers to make tea and oil. The active constituents in calendula flowers activate rapid healthy cell growth. TEA (Dry Flowers) I used calendula flower tea…
A few weeks ago one of my big dreams came true. Ever since 2005 when I first went to Breitenbush Hotsprings Retreat in Oregon, I knew I wanted to lead a workshop there. As I flipped though the color catalog with all the well-known facilitators and teachers, I pictured myself featured in the spread. Fast…