The way you shop for healthy groceries is about to change forever, thanks to Thrive Market! Thrive Market’s mission is simple: make healthy living and organic food accessible to everyone—regardless of where they live or how much they make. How do they do it? By offering … [Read more...]
Lecithin – what is it and is it bad for me?
What is lecithin? “Lecithin” is a generic term applied to any yellowish, fatty substance that naturally occurs in plant and animal tissues – “a mixture of phospholipids and oil.” It's chemically extracted from inexpensive sources like canola, eggs, milk, soy, and sunflowers and … [Read more...]
Papaya Ice Cream 2 Ways (and it’s health benefits!)
Papaya: One of the best fruits for digestion! Papayas are commonly used to aid digestion. The papain enzyme found in papaya helps digest proteins and also cleanses the digestive tract. This ensures a reduced conversion of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not … [Read more...]
“What The Health” – My Thoughts
I've been getting asked left and right on my Instagram about the new documentary What The Health. Many of my followers are confused, while others are simply making life changes just from ONE … [Read more...]
One Of The Worst Things to Consume For IBS Sufferers
Erythritol. You've probably seen it in food label ingredients and wondered what exactly it is...or you may not even known you're consuming it daily! What is it? Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol or polyol that contains about 60 percent to 80 percent of the sweetness of … [Read more...]
Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?
Does Joe make you go to the John? Ever had to jolt to the bathroom minutes after finishing (or even not finishing) your morning cup of joe? Many typically think it's the caffeine that simulates the bowls so quickly, … [Read more...]
You May Be Constipating Yourself And Not Know It – Plus Ways To Alleviate Symptoms
Constipated? "Eat more fiber" is what most will tell you. But what is fiber really? There are 2 types: Soluble and Insoluble Fiber. Soluble Fiber blends well with water, forming a gel-like substance, whereas Insoluble Fiber does not blend well with water and acts as a … [Read more...]
The New Low-Calorie Sweetener
Have you heard of allulose? If not, you will soon enough and the name will soon be everywhere. It's a new, super-low-calorie natural sweetener that's being produced by the makers of Splenda under the name "Dolcia Prima" (and supposedly it tastes "amazing"). What is it made … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Butter Coffee – aka: Bullet Proof Coffee
Butter Coffee? Ever heard of it? Why put butter in your coffee? I make this every morning in my Instagram stories, but here I wanted to explain WHY and the benefits of doing it! First, you should ONLY use grass-fed ghee or coconut oil. These 2 fats have the RIGHT fats that … [Read more...]