MCT seems to be the buzz word in losing weight these days. MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. They are a type of fatty acid that is derived from coconut oil and palm oil. MCT is considered to be a super fuel for your cells, because it boosts fat burning and increases mental clarity. The amount […]
The flu is the worst it has been in many years. The news said that it may be widespread clear into April. When you are feeling well and strong, you tend not to think too much about your immune system. Once you contract a flu or cold you may wonder why you got it to […]
You probably have heard that you are what you eat! But, you are mostly all about what you drink! Water is the key ingredient. The best fluid is clear, pure, preferably filtered water! According to the National Institute of Health, about 60 percent of the average adult human body is made of water. This includes […]
It seems that between November 1st and January 2, many people get engulfed in holiday celebrations. Food is an important part of celebrations. Seasonal holidays are related to many special recipes. Many we just don’t have all year long. Many contain way too much sugar and saturated fat! A steady supply not only creates weight […]
Every holiday season, especially December bring about a festival of food choices. For those of us with digestive problems this can be very difficult. But there are ingredient substitutions that we can make when preparing our own meals and desserts. Make a shopping list and find most of these ingredients in your local health food […]
You can believe that it is good for you! If you indulged in a few cups of hot chocolate this month don’t feel guilty. But of course that depends upon what type of chocolate you chose to consume. Many research studies have actually determined that this is a very beneficial liquid and even in solid […]
Here we are in December! Many of you are extra busy right now! On top of everything we all normally do, there is much more to be done. It will be harder to keep an awareness for your health and nutrition goals, but I know you all will get right back on it in January. […]
Many people have digestive issues due to the ingestion of gluten as well as other foods. In the case of gluten, not everyone is sensitive to gluten, but many people are and don’t even know it. Symptoms can be very uncomfortable. Including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hives and rash, nasal congestion, eye irritation, and even difficulty […]
As many of you know, October is breast cancer awareness. Self examination helps the discovery of possible lumps. Mammograms should be done yearly. Some of the signs and symptoms are lumps or a mass in the breast. Swelling, skin irritation or dimpling, breast or nipple pain, nipple retraction, redness, scaliness or thickening of the nipple or […]
Coconut oil seems to be a new healthy food. But is it? It is known that coconut oil is very high in saturated fat. With 12 grams per tablespoon. Compare that to olive oil, which has 1.9 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. But it does have 14 grams of total fat, but almost all […]
