Category: Fitness & Nutrition

Healthy Holiday Fudge

We love cooking and baking with coconut oil because of its many health-promoting properties. Coconut oil is that star of this recipe! Here are some benefits coconut oil: Balances blood sugar Benefits cardiovascular health Aids digestion Promotes liver health Boosts good cholesterol Has anti-aging and antioxidant properties Boosts energy Helps with weight loss I first…


Healthier Gingerbread Cookies

Our gut-healthy, brain-healthy version of a favorite Christmas cookie will nourish the body while bringing holiday cheer.  This recipe has nutrient-dense ingredients, healthy fats, and little sugar which will protect against feeling yucky after indulging in a treat. Ingredients Cookies 2 cups blanched almond flour 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup palm shortening or coconut…


What Is Persimmon Fruit Good For?

It’s too bad Americans aren’t more familiar with persimmons, since its botanical name means “food of the gods.”1 Highly adaptable to various climate conditions,2 those found in larger grocery stores are most likely Japanese persimmons. Persimmon is Japan’s national fruit,3 although it’s said to be native to China4 (American persimmons are mostly ornamental). Persimmon seeds…


No Time to Eat Healthy? Think Again

We’ve all been there. The first rays of the morning sun are streaming in through the window, the dog is barking and you’ve already hit the snooze button a half-dozen times. Suddenly you snap out of your semi-conscious state and realize you’re running late for work. Is it any wonder that a wholesome breakfast (not…


Celebrate With Fat Flushing Foods to Speed Slimming During the Holidays

Christmas, New Year’s, and all their celebratory indulgences are in our midst. Thankfully, there are special Fat Flushing superfoods that can help fix dietary misgivings, curb cravings and restore optimum weight and well-being better than any “magic bullet”. Fat Flushing Foods will help flush out stubborn fat stores no other diet can. Nutritionally dense, Fat…


The Interconnectedness Between Anxiety and Inflammation

Dr. David Hanscom, an orthopedic surgeon whom I’ve previously interviewed about strategies for chronic back pain, quit his practice to focus on educating others on becoming pain-free without surgery. After surviving COVID-19, he turned his attention to prevention and surviving it, which is an important part of this discussion. We’ve known for some time now…


Here’s How to Maximize Vitamin D Absorption

Vitamin D is one of the most consumed dietary supplements in North America. In addition to playing several roles in overall health, vitamin D can be rather challenging to get. There are not many vitamin D-rich foods, and unless you’re living in a sunny climate and spend a lot of time outdoors, there is a…


Scientists Claim They May Have Discovered the Cause of Alzheimer’s

Researchers said that they may have discovered the molecular-level cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the University of California—Riverside, in recent findings, said that the key to understanding Alzheimer’s may have to do with “tau” proteins that likely caused neurofibrillary tangles—which are found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Previously, researchers have suggested that amyloid plaques, which are…


Why Wasabi Is Good for More Than Just Sushi

There’s more to wasabi—or Japanese horseradish—than being the best condiment for sushi. Scientifically known as Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum, this perennial plant native to Japan has been cultivated for over a thousand years.[i] It’s now grown in other countries as the interest in Japanese cuisine grows. Wasabi, most well-known for its sharp, pungent flavor and vibrant green…


Long-Term Blood Sugar History Predicts Risk of Severe COVID-19 Among Diabetics

According to a new study, diabetics who have poorly managed their blood sugar levels over the long term are nearly 50 percent more likely to wind up in intensive care if they contract COVID-19. The study looked at several potential impacts to COVID-19 severity in diabetes patients and also found that common diabetes-control medications could…