Food Spotlight: Tomatoes

Food Spotlight: Tomatoes

We returned home from the beach to a bunch of ripe tomatoes in the garden!   There is nothing like a slice of ripe tomato on toast that has been grilled with coconut oil and sprinkled with Himalayan sea salt! A layer of avocado seals the deal – tomatoes and...
What is psyllium HUSK?

What is psyllium HUSK?

Psyllium comes from the husks of the plantago ovata plant’s seeds.  Most commonly known for its laxative effects, psyllium husk also works as a prebiotic. Remember, prebiotics feed probiotics. BENEFITS OF PSYLLIUM HUSK Psyllium husk is a great option for...
Packing food for hospital stay

Packing food for hospital stay

Whether staying overnight at the hospital for delivery, a procedure, recovery, or illness, hospital food is the last thing that you want to eat. It is absolutely shocking what they serve to cancer patients and those recovering from procedures – sugar laden,...
Does cholesterol cause heart disease?

Does cholesterol cause heart disease?

Let’s talk about cholesterol.  A diet high in saturated fat was implicated as the main factor in heart disease, by causing hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis. Much of this came from the findings of Ancel Keys in the late 1950s, who took only the...
FIRST AID KIT FOR COVID

FIRST AID KIT FOR COVID

Many have experienced anxiety as a waiting duck while C-19 spikes have been all around. How can we avoid the feeling?? Being prepared is the best strategy! First of all, knowledge is power! Know what works for this illness and create your own...
You should be pooping!

You should be pooping!

As we age, many admit they are not pooping regularly – you should be pooping! Overnight, our bodies are digesting and detoxing so that in the morning we are ready to use the bathroom within an hour of waking. If you are not using the bathroom at least daily,...