Frozen Can be Fresher than Fresh

Frozen Can be Fresher than Fresh

What does ‘fresh’ really mean? Fresh food. It’s the golden standard we all strive to eat, right? Well, in the age of supermarkets and out-of-season produce trucked-in from far away being the norm, “fresh” has split into two different...
Should You Do a Cleanse?

Should You Do a Cleanse?

As we head into beach season, many begin thinking of doing a cleanse or detox. But, do you need to cleanse? There has been some chatter recently on the internet about whether or not you can actually ‘detox’. It is an interesting discussion, but in many ways just...
Is Your Happy Life Slowly Killing You?

Is Your Happy Life Slowly Killing You?

“Your fight or flight hormones make no distinction, no matter whether you consider the stimulation enjoyable (a workout) or unpleasant (your commute).” – an excerpt from Primal Endurance, by Mark Sisson      So, you’ve got your...
Eating 9 Cups of Veggies a Day

Eating 9 Cups of Veggies a Day

The question: Will I feel better if I increase my vegetable intake?   The inspiration: Dr. Terry Wahls book, The Wahls Protocol   The experiment: 9 cups of non-starchy vegetables and berries (green, sulfur, color) a day for 30 days.    Why Eat...
Why Drinking Coffee In The Morning is Counterproductive

Why Drinking Coffee In The Morning is Counterproductive

The Morning Ritual It’s a ritual that so many of us are familiar with; waking up completely out of it and craving that first cup of coffee so you get the feeling you can take on the day. Most people assume it’s best to drink that fresh cup of...
How to Turn Dietary Restrictions into Culinary Opportunities

How to Turn Dietary Restrictions into Culinary Opportunities

Grains and Gut Health You’ve probably heard that elimination of grains is a major step in reclaiming the health of your gut. Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity diagnoses have risen at least four-fold since the 1950’s, and there is a growing body of...