God never made a Canola plant, so where does Canola Oil really come from? Canola comes from the Rapeseed plant, a member of the mustard family, it was genetically engineered and developed in Canada. It should really be named "Rapeseed Oil". But who would buy that? Doesn't sound very appealing. So it was given the name … [Read more...]
Got A Brain – You Need Traditional Foods!
As we left the farm and moved to the city our way of life changed. The horse was traded in for the automobile, wood stoves were upgraded to the modern electric range, and traditional diets were traded for fast foods. Worldwide we are seeing higher rates of obesity each year, along with increasing health problems. Add to … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy, Just Don’t!
What is the secret to eating healthy? I see some succeed, but many fail. So how do you do it? You may get many different ideas when asking your friends; like trading out one type of food for another? Or by just not eating all fast food and junk? Skipping all wheat or dairy? Then there is the group that wants to count … [Read more...]
Without Water You’re Drunk!
I know you're thinking, What are you talking about?! If I don't drink water I will be intoxicated? I know this sounds like some late night commercial, but becoming dehydrated does affect brain function. Skipping water does not give you a buzz, but it can have you perform simple tasks with the same amount of mistakes as a … [Read more...]
5 Secrets That Are NOT Talked About!
How did the New Year resolutions go? Spring is here, and this is a great time to begin some new habits. People often ask me how do I recommend making new changes, lets take a look the 5 secrets in a minute. Keep in mind; if you want different results in your life you'll have to make some changes on the front end. That seems … [Read more...]
Raw vs. Cooked vs. Fermented Vegetables, The Winner?
We have heard that it is healthy to eat your vegetables raw? I bet many of us have heard that one time or another. Many experts push raw vegetables as being anti-cancer along with aiding to long life. The reasoning is that raw vegetables lose their vitamins and enzymes during the cooking process. What if I told you I … [Read more...]
Heart Attacks, Probiotics, Fermented Foods and Cholesterol!
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Who would have thought you might be able to eat your way out of a heart attack! Guess that adds a new idea of "eat your heart out." Lets look at some facts and then get into the great news! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women in America, and over 831,000 people die of cardiovascular disease each year in … [Read more...]
Pork, Sauerkraut & The Emergency Room?
On the way home from teaching lacto-fermenting to Clients, I usually pass by a certain barbeque restaurant that is very popular with the locals. It is interesting to note that I have seen an ambulance with lights flashing parked out front more than a few times. Now to be fair I pass by lots of different restaurants, but it … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits of Fermented Foods
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Ever wondered about the great benefits of lacto-fermented foods and sourdough products? Maybe match up what you are interested in with the food that derives the benefits? To help you decide, here is a list of different topics with the associated benefits. The benefits are followed by if this is something that … [Read more...]
Ebola Truth – Battle Won?
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With all the news about Ebola being negative I wanted to share with you some triumphs and the truths behind how they overcame it. How does this apply to us when the news in the US is still trying to scare the *$#% out of us? After all, when you understand the truth about certain things you can gain freedom, and that is a … [Read more...]
