Consuming denatured foods is one way to wreak havoc on your health and, believe it or not, the type of cooking oil you use can be especially problematic. A food becomes denatured when it has been chemically altered to such an extent that the body cannot break it down and assimilate it properly, triggering abnormal reactions such as gastrointestinal distress, inflammation, and allergies. Over time, these harmful foods can promote more chronic conditions such as heart disease (e.g. atherosclerosis), … Read More
The Yoga of Eating…or How to “Cheat” On Your Diet and Get Away With It
How many times have you cheated on your diet and beat yourself up about it later? You’ve worked so hard at eating what you are supposed to and then in a moment of weakness or unawareness you falter and eat the “wrong thing” or too much of something. Sometimes when this happens, you are so hard on yourself that you scrap the whole effort and hastily decide that you just aren’t cut out for this whole eating healthy thing….that … Read More
What’s New in Natural Products
Every year I attend the Natural Products Expo East (there is a West coast version as well) in Baltimore and every year I share the highlights with my clients and readers of my blog. For those who don’t know, the Natural Products Expo is the largest gathering of manufacturers and distributors (more than 25,000) of health and nutrition products in the world. I really look forward to this every year because it is the best place to get a hands-on … Read More
Is Your Thyroid Up To Speed?
Are you frequently tired? Do you get cold easily? Are you constipated? Is your skin dry? Do you have unexplained weight gain? If you said yes to at least three of these symptoms, you could be suffering from an underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism. Broda Barnes, M.D., a pioneer in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders, once said: “Of all the problems that can affect physical or mental health, none is more readily and inexpensively corrected, and more often … Read More
Frittata Recipe – Italian or Southwestern Style
This is a wonderful egg dish perfect for any meal. You can prepare it in the Italian style with tomato and fresh basil or in the Southwestern style with green chiles and fresh cilantro. You can also switch out feta and parmigiano-reggiano cheeses, depending on your preference. The one pictured is the green chile version. Frittatas can be very healthy when made with fresh, organic ingredients. Many people worry about the yolks in eggs and the cholesterol they … Read More
