Being a Texas native has some nice side affects. One being... I love hot peppers! And did you know I eat many foods with out hot peppers or hot sauce? Right now I just can't think of any, dang. Did you know all of that hot stuff does the body good? "How's that?" you say. Well, glad you asked, pardner! How about strong … [Read more...]
12 Turmeric Benefits You Should Know About!
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Turmeric is the spice that can change your life. Yes, it can add a new flavor to your cooking, but how about being helpful with your health? From being a potent anti-inflammatory and reducer of IBS, to cancer prevention, turmeric has many benefits. Join me for a walk through this spice's benefits, along with practical ways … [Read more...]
Weight-loss, Sports Vitamins, & Water – Seeds?
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I can't say enough about how much I enjoy chia seeds mixed in with my yogurt every morning. Or how about added to a quick chocolate shake to hold you for hours, and aid in weight-loss? Yes, I am talking about the ch-ch-ch-chia pet seeds... that old product many of us have seen as kids. But if you knew what I know, you might … [Read more...]
My Secrets to Perfect Lacto-fermenting
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I wanted to steal the article from Jeff this week and share how I get my ferments to come out perfect every time! After seeing all the articles on the web I began to wonder why so many others were having issues. See, from my side of the fence the grass is green and life is good, and not just for me but also for the … [Read more...]
Organic Produce: When is it Important to Buy?
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UPDATED FOR 2014 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its 2014 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce -- an update to the helpful guide that makes you aware of the most heavily pesticide-sprayed produce. This way you can make the wise choices when shopping for fruits and vegetables, avoiding pesticides … [Read more...]
7 Reasons I Will Never Stop Eating Fermented Foods
Often people ask me why I eat fermented foods. Off the top of my head I can come up with 7 reasons. You will be surprised by everything that lacto-fermented foods can do for you; increased digestion, strengthened immune system, balancing blood sugar, protecting from stress, and tasting great. Let me share them with you and … [Read more...]
3 Toxic Fish, Pregnant Women, and Salmon
Ever notice that the food warning labels seem to only apply to pregnant women, infants, and children? I am talking about the labels produced by the EPA or the USDA. In today's world of equal-ness, I feel left out. I mean just because I am an adult male not planning to become pregnant. It should still be important for me to … [Read more...]
5 Foods I Will Never Eat, What About You!
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Are there foods that you have decided you will never eat? I'll bet there are a few you have made this choice with! Did you make this choice based on taste, cost, maybe health? Some of these foods are not even foods, at least, in a real sense. My criteria for selecting these foods is that they contain unnatural ingredients … [Read more...]
Soy: The Many Dangers
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A game I often play with my family is to quiz them on different foods by listing the health issues of the food. We get all kinds of guesses! It's sort of like a verbal game of charades. Here let me run one by you. What food that is commonly labeled as a "health food"... interferes with mineral absorption, inhibits the … [Read more...]
I Will Not Eat Natural! It’s Not Natural!
Yup, that is right! I will not eat natural foods. And you know what? You should not either. It is just not natural! Hold on a second before you click away. You maybe glad you stayed. Natural... What picture comes into your mind with that word? I bet your picture is not petroleum products, chemicals, waste, etc. Sorry … [Read more...]
