Why to balance Omega-6 and Omega-3
Lately, I’ve been talking a lot about different kinds of oils related to inflammation. We learned what is healthy and what are the inflammation fueling oils. In case you didn’t have a chance to read my previous email I highly recommend going back to do so. The western...
Five Reasons Why Vegetable Oils are Bad for Our Health
From soap making to our plates… Hi… Can you guess what I am talking about? Let me give you some more hints. The American Heart Association recommends them. Maybe even your doctor told you also to use them for cooking as part of a heart healthy lifestyle. I am sure by...
Heart Disease and Inflammation
Hi…. Are you confused with so many different information, study results, recommendations out there? To tell you the truth, I used to be. So many contradictory information!!! Do you remember the coconut oil “saga”. Not to mention cholesterol. For decades it was...
It’s Pink Ribbon Month
Its October already but temperatures here in Western PA are still in mid-eighties. October is breast cancer awareness month when pink ribbons, pink ponies, pink hairs and bumper stickers are showing up daily. Everyone is talking about early detection. Which is...
Don’t change your habits, upgrade them!
Happy fall! It’s hard to believe we are in fall already. This is my favorite season, so I enjoy the beauty of the season Let’s get fired up this month and get ready to make some SIGNIFICANT progress on our goals. Are you with me? I have a very simple mindset idea for...
Coffee – Who can drink it and who should avoid it?
Coffee is one of those things- you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). I must admit I like coffee and drink it regularly....
Surprising ways stress can change your body
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you are stressed? I was previously talking about stress and aging. Let’s explore all the negative effects stress has on our bodies. When you learn exactly how your body responds to stress, it can be a HUGE “a-ha”...
How junk food tricks you into eating too much
I read a study the other day that I just had to share with you, because it personally made me even more committed to eating a diet based on real, whole foods. It’s all about how ultra-processed foods make us want to eat more. Here are the basics of what they found:...
Why Fiber Is So Great
Did you know that there is a nutrient in your food that can keep you feeling full, doesn’t have any calories, and help you live longer?! Most of us don’t get enough of it! It’s fiber, and it’s definitely worth taking a look at your intake. Let’s talk about how much...
