BOOSTING THE THYROID GLAND FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH You may have heard about the importance of your thyroid gland, in fact the thyroid gland controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more. Today’s post will explain how to support…
RESOLVING INFERTILITY NATURALLY This year alone, more than 9 million Americans will experience infertility. Infertility is big business – it’s a 3 Billion dollar a year industry that includes synthetic hormones, harmful interventions, and often extended emotional timeframes for families. The expense and stress of infertility along with side-effects of treatments are driving health trends…
GRAPEFRUIT, BUTTER LETTUCE AND AVOCADO SALAD FOOD AS MEDICINE: Grapefruit is rich in lycopene and ranked in the top superfood juices based on concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants including vitamin C. Citrus is a rich source of bioflavanoids which can promote detoxification and fight against cancer. The nobiletin and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are compounds…
MIGAS WITH SPINACH AND PEPPERS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but unfortunately many people choose to skip this critical meal. Eating a protein-packed breakfast sets the foundation for your day, boosts your metabolism, and curbs cravings. When preparing or purchasing your breakfast, choose an option that incorporates…
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON HEARTS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Bacon is chock full of a very important nutrient called “choline,” which helps increase our intelligence and memory, from conception to Senior Status, and has been shown in university studies to help fight off the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and other chronic mental impairments. Bacon provides us with substantial amounts…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ZUCCHINI FOOD AS MEDICINE: Did you know: zucchini is the cousin to squash and melons? Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese, vitamins C, A, and B, and antioxidants, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are especially beneficial in protecting eye health, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. The manganese, zinc, and B vitamins…
KETO JALAPENO POPPERS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: The Standard American Diet (SAD) is predominately made up of carbohydrates and devoid of healthy fats, nourishing proteins and disease fighting non starchy veggies. A diet high in carbohydrates (like the SAD) causes our body to become efficient at burning carbohydrates for fuel but unfortunately inefficient at burning…
WHAT DOES CLEAN EATING MEAN? Each year, more than six billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into our environment. These chemicals and volatile compounds can accumulate in the body and impact overall health. Excess toxins and waste in the body leads to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches, muscle…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWEET POTATOES FOOD AS MEDICINE: The health benefits of sweet potatoes are plentiful as they are not only delicious, but nutritious too! This root vegetable has cancer-fighting nutritional qualities. Sweet potatoes also aid in decreasing inflammation and help those with Type 2 Diabetes. Rich in beta-carotene and a great source of vitamins C…
