SUGAR! It's everywhere and we just cannot seem to live without it. I admit, I too was addicted to refined sugar. In fact, it took me a whole year to kick the addiction. I wrestled daily with having my 1/3 - 1/2 conventional chocolate bar a day. I justified my addiction to chocolate with the idea … [Read more...] about Sugar Isn’t Really Sugar Anymore: Why Your Body is Craving Real Food, not Sugar! + A Healthy Sweetener Guide
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The Benefits of Saffron + a Glimpse Into the French Countryside
This Californian's recent trip to the South of France proved to exceed every expectation. The area of France known as Provence has long been known for its Mediterranean climate, exquisite seafood cuisine, roman history and lots of amazing wine...you really can drink the wine like water … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Saffron + a Glimpse Into the French Countryside
The Body’s 7 Channels of Elimination & Why They’re Important
The elimination of toxins awakens the capacity of renewal. - Deepak ChopraElimination is usually a taboo topic, but to be honest, it is one of the most important processes in the body. Without proper elimination, our bodies would be a toxic waste dump. In fact, if one or more of your elimination … [Read more...] about The Body’s 7 Channels of Elimination & Why They’re Important
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Closer Look at Free Radicals, Trans Fats & Antioxidants
Free radicals and antioxidants are like the classic hero/villain struggle. Free radicals are the "bad guys", destroying the cells in your body constantly. Antioxidants are the superheroes that protect you from the bad guys.Free Radicals Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron and … [Read more...] about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Closer Look at Free Radicals, Trans Fats & Antioxidants
Top 5 Food-Based Supplements for Optimal Health in 2019
Many commercial supplements are not formulated in the correct nutritional ratios (ex: copper to zinc ratio) or have toxic fillers that should be avoided.Thinking of adding in some healthy routines to your New Year? If supplementing has crossed your mind, I'd like to encourage you to think twice … [Read more...] about Top 5 Food-Based Supplements for Optimal Health in 2019
Top 5 Foods for Hair Growth
"Sorry, I can't hear you over the volume of my hair."Like it or not, hair is a huge marker of identity. That may sound strange, but just like our job position, relationship status or our culture, appearance plays a vital part in how we see ourselves and how others ultimately view us. As vain as … [Read more...] about Top 5 Foods for Hair Growth