Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. This plant is native to southwest Asia. Black seed oil has a long history dating back over 2,000 years. In fact, according to some sources, it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Nigella Sativa seeds are sometimes used in Middle Eastern and […]

Rhubarb Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Rhubarb Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Total time to make these yummy muffins – 50 minutes. Makes 12 muffins. Try them, they are great. 2-1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup melted extra virgin coconut […]

What You Need To Know Before Taking Supplements – Part Two

What You Need To Know Before Taking Supplements – Part Two

In part one of this two part newsletter, I mentioned that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. In general, FDA’s role with a dietary supplement product begins after the product enters the marketplace. That is usually the agency’s […]

This Diet is the Gold Standard!

This Diet is the Gold Standard!

The Mediterranean diet has consistently shown to be associated with excellent health results as well as a better quality of life. This is based on the general population. Many studies have been done to evaluate the Mediterranean diet in disease prevention, and chronic degenerative disease. Cardiovascular (heart) disease prevention was among the diseases studied. The […]

Why Does Metabolism Change With Age?

Why Does Metabolism Change With Age?

You have probably heard this before. Your metabolism is slow because of your age! WRONG AGAIN! It will change if you don’t do anything about it! If anyone is physically capable of helping their activity level, why not do it? Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not […]

Cancer, Sugar and Myths

Cancer, Sugar and Myths

Many factors contribute to the cause of cancers. The cause of many cancers are unknown. There is a strong belief that sugar causes cancers. In some cases this can be a contributing factor. But not the total picture. Every cell in your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. Cancer cells use about 200 times […]

Bone Broth Can be Toxic

Bone Broth Can be Toxic

There was a time, in the not so distant past, when bone broth was seen as the best food on the planet. People would boil down grass fed chicken bones for 20 to 40 hours thinking that disintegrating poultry bones would bring the richest nutrition ever consumed. Yet, no one ever mentioned the toxic metals […]

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Here is a yummy summer! Ingredients: Fruit Filling: 3 Tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoon orange juice (high calcium orange juice was used here) 5 cups fresh or frozen peaches Topping: 2/3 cup unbleached flour (oat flour can be used also) 1/3 cup oat bran 1/3 cup […]

Cancer-Fighting Superfoods

Cancer-Fighting Superfoods

Over 100,000 nutritional science studies are published every year that demonstrate how naturally occurring compounds in plants can assist the body in preventing and recovering from chronic disease. But because the pharmaceutical industry can’t figure out how to extract most of the beneficial compounds in fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices synthesize them and patent them […]

IS CANCER ON YOUR GRILL?

IS CANCER ON YOUR GRILL?

Does BBQ grilling cause cancer? Research says it can! Not only is it cooking over high heat, but smoked meats also contribute to the chemicals generated through high heat! Summer parties are coming back this year. That means cranking up the grill and cooking outside. The health problem lurks in the fire over the food. […]