May is National Celiac Awareness month. Did you know an estimated 1 in 133 people in the United States are living with celiac disease, a digestive disorder triggered by intolerance to gluten? Gluten can be problematic for all of us, even the non-celiac sufferers as Mark Hyman MD wrote about in his recent post, Gluten: What You […]
MSG or monosodium glutamate is an addictive flavor enhancer used in many processed foods. It can be listed under 20-30 different names so it is very difficult to detect. Those warm, fuzzy ingredient names such as natural flavorings, spices and seasonings can do some major damage to our body. One major concern with MSG […]
Are you toxic? A better question would be, “is your body toxic”. Living in the world today, everyone has some level of toxicity. I strive to detox my body at least three times per year. Or some do when the seasons change so it’s easier to remember. I don’t recommend a single organ cleanse but […]
I was asked by a cardiologist what are the top three additives to avoid in food. My response was high fructose corn syrup, MSG (monosodium glutamate) and chemical sugars. His response was , “Good answer.” Sounds like one savvy cardiologist to me! Since we covered chemical sweeteners previously, let’s look at Monosodium Glutamate next. First, before […]
Your Body’s Cry For Help: Toxicity Have you been feeling healthy lately? If you find yourself suffering from sickness or fatigue you may not be eating for optimal wellness. Are you… Feeling tired, sluggish, lethargic Having trouble concentrating and staying focused Experiencing headaches Experiencing joint pain Catch colds easy Having trouble sleeping Suffering from bad […]
This month as part of the 52 Weeks of Wellness program we are discussing real sources of fiber, and why it’s crucial to our diet. Last week we learned what fiber is specifically and how it aids the body. We also discussed increasing fiber intake for optimal health and I cautioned against popping the fiber supplements […]
Creamy Raw Soup or Flavorful Vegetable Pudding Okay, “before you think you that’s disgusting” or “Bonnie is crazy” let me remind you that Gazpacho is basically a raw soup too. Raw soups or vegetable puddings are remarkably flavorful, surprisingly filling and amazingly good for you! Before you decide if you like it or not give this […]
This month as part of the 52 Weeks of Wellness program we’ll discuss what fiber is, real sources of fiber, and why it’s crucial to our diet. What is Fiber? Fiber is an indigestible substance that is found mainly in the outer layers of plants. Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the […]
Last week we learned about what makes hydrogenated products bad for you. It isn’t necessarily because they are fatty. Fats aren’t really the problem, rather the processing and chemical alterations of the fats are the issue. The health dangers of hydrogenated products (trans fats) include: They are free radicals. They not only raise LDL (bad) […]
As we discussed in the past two weeks as part of the 52 Weeks of Wellness program, not all fats are bad. Actually, we cannot live without good fats but the mainstream push for improved health has often left all fats lumped in one giant category and are perceived as bad. Getting the real facts […]
In week 9 of the 52 weeks of wellness program we learned about the importance of essential fatty acids and started trying to identify fact contain foods in our diets. Essential fatty acids must be supplied through our diet because our bodies cannot supply these for us. Humans evolved eating fish and seafood but now […]
Most people, especially women, look at me like I have two heads when I tell them they need to eat more fat. We’ve been led to believe that fats (like carbohydrates) are bad and some of them are. The problem is, we can’t live without the good fats. Simply swearing off fat doesn’t solve health […]
