Food Industry Deceptions: Low-Fat and Fat-Free
Low-fat products are the darlings of the processed food world. They have been center stage in conventional health recommendations for decades. Doctors, health “experts”, personal trainers, and dietitians alike have touted the benefits of eating low-fat and low-calorie foods. These experts repeatedly warn us about fat and cholesterol being harmful for our health, and claim […]
4 Ways to Avoid Consuming GMOs (Genetically-Modified Organisms)
Extreme conditions in our food supply call for education, awareness and conscientious purchasing habits on behalf of consumers. Avoiding GMOs is not necessarily easy. However, to safeguard your health and ensure a clean environment, avoiding these substances has become an absolutely necessity. So much is at stake when we consider the current state of contamination […]
Resource Guide for Parents Considering Alternatives to Vaccination
Parents who want to make educated, informed decisions about their children’s health have an interest in understanding the facts and risks of vaccination as well as safe and successful alternatives for protecting their children’s health, immune system function, and well-being. This article is intended to help those who may be newly considering options to vaccination. […]
Prevention of and Recovery from Disease and Illness Using Vitamin C
Looking for a natural way to support immunity, recovery from disease and overall wellness? Vitamin C is very effective in resolving illness, along with plenty of rest, avoiding toxins and consuming a traditional, real food diet. For acute health issues including flu, colds, childhood disease, constipation and other issues, take Liposomal Vitamin C in teaspoon doses every […]
Understanding and Avoiding “Superbug” and Resistant Bacteria in Your Everyday Life
Superbug bacteria, or bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic and other conventional treatment, have been in the news for decades and the situation continues to become more acute. From NBC, the CDC reports a new program for testing suspect bacteria turned up unusual antibiotic-resistance genes 221 times in 2017. Of those screened, 11 percent of […]
10 Digestive-Healing, Nutrient-Dense Foods to Restore Your Health
Dietary Guidelines for Americans established by the USDA (formerly known as My Plate and the Food Pyramid), as well as other conventional sources, recommend the following: Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake Consume more fruits and vegetables every day Consume fat-free or low-fat dairy Consume less than 10 percent […]
Dr. Weston A. Price Describes “The Worst Foods You Can Eat”
Author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Dr. Weston A. Price, traveled all over the world during the 1930s to isolated locations. His goal? To discover through the lens of observing physical human health what were the causes of dental decay and malformations, and physical degeneration he observed in his own dental practice in Cleveland, Ohio. […]
So You Believe Your Food Is Organic?
We hear the word “organic” and certain ideas come to mind. “Healthy”, “pure” or “clean” may be some of the ideas we come up with. What’s confusing is that sometimes we are led to believe that simply because something is labeled organic, it must truly be healthy… Right? To be assured you are getting something […]
11 Reasons Your Health Hasn’t Improved Despite “Eating Healthy”
So you’ve started transitioning from processed foods and are more aware of the food you are putting in your body. That’s good news! You’ve started paying attention to organic foods. Perhaps your eating more fruits and vegetables. Or, you’re becoming more aware of poultry, meat and dairy products from clean, sustainable sources. Maybe you’ve made […]
Food Industry Deceptions: Made with “Natural” or “All-Natural” Ingredients
The term “all-natural” is pervasive on the labels of processed, packaged food products. Deceptive phrases used to market the sale of products can convince consumers that the product is healthy, when nothing could be further from the truth. As with many commercial products, labeling information is filled with half-truths and misleading statements, or information is […]