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Do you really need supplements on a whole food, plant-based diet?
The vitamin supplement industry is a multibillion market - that’s billion, not million! Yet, according to Dr. T. Colin Campbell, "vitamin supplements are not a panacea for good health." A whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet plus...
Your digestive system; where healing begins
Your digestive system plays a crucial role in your healing process. This complex series of organs and glands break down the food you eat into nutrients that your body can absorb, using them to provide energy, heal and fight off disease. It then releases the toxic...
The Pleasure Trap – why it’s so hard to do what’s right
Doug Lisle, Ph.D. is a psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap - Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health and Happiness along with Alan Goldhamer. I had the "pleasure" of listening to a lecture by Dr. Lisle as part of the coursework I am taking to...
Eating Healthy: Overcoming the “Cooking Obstacle”
The most common excuses I hear for not eating healthier are: “I don’t have time”, “I don’t like cooking”, and “I’m an awful cook”. These are the excuses of modern life. We are so busy rushing from here to there that time has become a precious commodity. Additionally,...
Vegetable broth – tips for buying and making your own
Vegetable broth is handy to have on hand for making rice dishes, risotto, and soups. It’s convenient to buy at the store but be sure to look carefully at the ingredients. Some list carrots as the first ingredient and the broth can be orange in color and very sweet....
The Amazing Healing Powers of Beets
Beets are amazing! Packed full of vitamins and minerals, they are an important addition to any healing diet. Here’s just a few reasons why: Beets prevent heart disease They contain high amounts of folate (a water-soluble B vitamin - folic acid is the synthetic form)...