What are the healthiest fats you can use in your kitchen? Well, that depends on who you ask. If you ask me, of course, I’ll tell you to use traditional fats that have been around forever — like beef tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, and of course, butter! Usually, with modern guidelines of conventional “wisdom,”…
Unconventional Wellness
Is Liver Full of Toxins?
Liver. Not exactly known for being the tastiest of foods, it’s still something that’s been on the dinner table for thousands of years. And recently, in our realm of traditional, alternative nutritional standards, has developed a bit of a cult following. We real food people are all about it these days, and for good reason….
Is White Flour Really All That Bad?
Is white bread bad? I think it’s kind of funny that I have immersed myself into a world in which wheat is controversial. Most people don’t give it a second thought, really. Well, with the exception of the whole gluten-free craze. I’m so much less cool in the world of alternative nutrition because I don’t…
The Laughably Baseless Claims of the Monsanto-Backed ‘No on 37’ Campaign
When I first heard about California’s Proposition 37, a ballot initiative that will require the labeling of genetically-modified foods, I was ecstatic! My first thought was that this revolutionary law would be a huge catalyst to bringing serious change to the dismal state of our modern food system and pose a serious threat to GMO…
Should You Eat Chia Seeds?
Shortly after sharing my recent post about why flax seeds actually aren’t all that healthy and you probably shouldn’t go out of your way to eat them, I was asked by several readers if chia seeds are any better. Good question. Oh, funny story though, first. I may be a little biased against chia seeds because…
Are the Benefits of Flax Seeds Worth it?
Flax seeds are everywhere these days. Buying bread from the health food store? It better have some flax seeds in it! Wanna health up your salad dressing? Make sure you pour on some flax seed oil! Eating oatmeal for a healthy breakfast? You should probably ground up some flax seeds and toss ’em in…
The Only Cure I Need for the Common Cold
Two days ago, I woke up with that terribly familiar, not feeling good feeling — foggy-headedness, sinus pressure, swollen lymph nodes on the neck, and general screw-this-I’m-staying-in-bed-all-day crumminess. I had caught a cold. On the day my husband was returning home from a week-long camping trip, no less. Nnnoooo! But, no big deal, really. I…
Is There a Cure for Eczema? Yes!
Have you ever known a friend or family member who suffers from eczema? Have you seen the painful itching, embarrassing redness and rashes, and discomfort they face every day? It can be so difficult to watch someone you love struggle with this condition. Or do you, yourself, know all too well the uncomfortable, life-disrupting challenges…
Think Fat-Free Milk is Healthy? 6 Secrets You Don’t Know About Skim
Fat-free skim milk is the quintessential staple of any health-conscious home in America. You’re supposed to drink skim because whole milk has too much fat, too many calories, and cholesterol that can give you heart disease. Right? In case you’ve been led to believe these lies, I’ve got a few things I’d like you to…
Brown Rice or White Rice: Which is Healthier? (You Might Be Surprised!)
Alright. I’m just gonna come right out and say it. There’s Nothing Wrong with White Rice. That’s right. You heard me. I LOVE WHITE RICE. And I eat it all the time. I’m getting pretty sick of people lumping together white rice in the same category as other “refined carbs” such as that oh-so-scary white…