ReAwaken Cells
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Quick broiled Broccoli
Broccoli has great benefits, and cooked with Coconut Oil, Even Better! Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables which contain phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Eating broccoli is said to lower our risk of cancer and may help protect us against cardiovascular disease. Michelle’s family enjoys this recipe because of the browning effect [...]
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B’s are the Bomb! Are you getting essential B-Vitamins?
Good nutrition is essential for good health and the possible prevention and resolving of many conditions. Getting enough vitamins and minerals are necessary part of leading a healthful life. But it is almost impossible to get all of your vitamins from food, especially with all of the processed food available. One group of vitamins that [...]
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There’s Nothing Fishy About Fish Oil
You have probably heard that you should eat fish at least twice a week but do you really know why? Fish and fish oil are high in omega-3 fatty acids. When you ingest fat from foods, it breaks down into fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are the “good guys” that help to lower triglycerides in [...]
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The Deal with D
The Deal With D Called “The Sunshine Vitamin”, the importance of Vitamin D has become apparent within the last decade or so. It’s called “The Sunshine Vitamin” because when your body is exposed to the sun, your skin makes the vitamin and it is then sent to your liver. The liver converts it to a [...]
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Tom Ka Kai (Thai Coconut Milk Soup)
We’re crazy for Coconuts! Coconut milk contains beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. Lauric Acid is converted in the body into a highly beneficial compound called monolaurin, an antiviral and antibacterial that destroys a wide variety of disease causing organisms. Coconuts’ fatty [...]
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Gluten Savvy
Currently there is a continuing debate among various experts as to whether the removal of gluten containing products assists in weight loss through reduction of inflammation, or just simple carbohydrate and calorie reduction. There is no doubt that the reduction of simple sugar and processed carbohydrates are factors towards better weight management. When digestive symptoms [...]
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Reviving Weight Loss & Body Composition
Overweight is generally defined as higher weight than is proportional to height. Obesity occurs when weight is more than 30% over ideal weight. Higher body fat composition generally accompanies these maladies and contributes to health issues. Being overweight/obese is common, especially where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are less active. The incidence of obesity [...]
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Nutritional & Metabolic Medicine
Nutritional & Metabolic Medicine regards the whole body and range of inner chemical processes. Imbalances underlie disease or other symptoms or conditions. Imbalances very often arise from our environment, such as wholesome food, reducing chemicals and adding high priority nutrients. Exercise, and trauma are processed by the body through your unique metabolism and should be taken [...]
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Food Sensitivities: What Do They Tell Us?
Ever wonder why food eaten today may be a problem that did not exist before? Or why our digestive symptoms are aggravated after eating? Are gluten and dairy free necessary for the duration? What is the impact on bone health and calcium intake if I remain dairy free? The real questions to ask: What happened? What [...]
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What [Else] Do B Vitamins Do For You?
B is for Big Benefits! B Vitamins are renowned for making energy, but do you know what else these little guys can do for you? Check it out and don’t forget it. Different types of B have different roles in our body. B Vitamins need to be activated to do their part. Methylation is a [...]
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