Buckwheat: The Gluten-free Grain Substitute/Vegetarian Protein
Most health conscious people don’t think of waffles and pancakes when they think of breakfast, but it turns out that both foods can be highly nutritious and health promoting if the right ingredients are used. Researchers in Madrid, Spain have highlighted several healthy aspects of consuming Buckwheat and the flour made from it. Indulging in […]
PH Balancing Act
It seems that today many people are advocating a diet based primarily on fruits and vegetables, claiming that it minimizes acid formation. Just turn on the TV or go online and you hear how being vegetarian is the healthiest way to live all the celebrities are doing it. While including fruits and veggies into your […]
Sugar Causes Inflammation
When advising parents regarding glycemic stress, Christine Northrup, M.D., writes in her book Mother-Daughter Wisdom (page 367), that it “happens when you consume foods with a high glycemic index and load. Blood vessel inflammation begins and glycemic stress ensues, resulting in blood vessel damage from oxidative stress. At this stage, many individuals actually experience hypoglycemia−the […]
GMO’s are dangerous
Americans have been consuming processed foods with GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), since the 90’s. The inserted genes are taken from different species, including bacteria and viruses, which have never before been in the human food supply. These organisms are dangerous. They have been linked to thousands of toxic and allergic reactions in people and thousands […]
Big Day Out?
Summer is on its way and the long hot days will be upon us. As the weather heats up, most people try to find excuses to stay out of a hot kitchen, which means eating out becomes a more favorable option. Eating out can certainly be a welcome alternative to a hot kitchen; the issue […]
Mom’s Treat
It’s that time of year again. If you are one of the many trying to figure out what to get Mom for Mother’s Day here are some quick and inexpensive suggestions. Generally speaking, Mom’s don’t ever get much of a break, especially if they are raising younger children; although, from what I hear, sometimes the […]
Should I…Ask My Doctor??
Often I find myself yelling at my TV. When I hear a ridiculous commercial advertising a medication and at the conclusion that soft sweet voice lists the possible side effects, it kills me. Then that lovely voice suggests that you should contact your doctor for more information. I ask you. Is your doctor really the […]
