What Are Nightshades?

What Are Nightshades?

Deadly Nightshades Atropa Belladonna... ​Over the last two years, I have noticed ​the word “nightshades” is increasingly cropping up in dietary debates.  I even read this...  ...in an interview with the personal chef to supermodel Gisele Bundchen and football star Tom Brady: ​“[Tom] doesn’t eat nightshades, because they’re not anti-inflammatory. So no tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants… I’m very cautious about tomatoes. They cause...

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Cinnamon and Honey for Weight Loss Side Effects – The Best Secrets

Are there any cinnamon and honey for weight loss side effects?  Do you think that just because something’s natural, that makes it safe? It’s a problem I see a lot. ​Here’s the interesting part…  Often, people double up on foods, supplements, cosmetics, household products, and more that are “natural”. ​Why?  One reason they do this is because they feel that item poses less of a risk to their health.  In many cases... ...this is true.  Purging...

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How Much Kefir to Drink for Weight Loss

How Much Kefir to Drink for Weight Loss

​Have you ever heard of kefir?   Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? ​If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. ​Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. ​Today, we’re getting the skinny on...

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7 Blood Pressure Health Foods You Should Never Eat

7 Blood Pressure Health Foods You Should Never Eat

7 Blood Pressure Health Foods You Should Never Eat What’s the hardest part of eating healthy? Years ago... ...I would assume it was the cravings you get for unhealthy things. But now I know the truth. The hardest part is determining what’s healthy at all - for you. Honestly... ...it seems like every week what we thought was healthy is on the chopping block. It’s tough to keep up. That’s why the first step I recommend is ridding yourself of...

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How Much Omega-3 Should You Take Daily?

How Much Omega-3 Should You Take Daily?

​Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? ​They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. ​That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. ​It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: ​We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...

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Best Blender for Juicing Vegetables

Best Blender for Juicing Vegetables

Let me ask you a question...  ...would you like to know the best blender for juicing vegetables?  ​How big is your kitchen?  I know, that’s a rather personal question. ​Is it?  ​Allow me to explain...  ​Listen...  ​...I have been there.  Prior to moving into my current home, I had a kitchen with extremely limited storage space.  On one hand, I got to practice a kind of minimalism. Forced minimalism.  On the other, I didn’t have room for as many...

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