Frying Or Sautéing in Vegetable Oils
As I wrote in an earlier blog, all fats are not bad. I recommended that if you’re sautéing on moderate to high heat that you use coconut oil or even clarified butter. The reason for this is that they...
View ArticleThe Problem With Peanut Oil
In my most recent post I talked about fats and oils. I recommended not using vegetable oils to cook with because they breakdown into harmful products when heated. I was asked if peanut oil is okay to...
View ArticleOmega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Explained
It has been shown through research that the ideal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids in the human diet should be LESS THAN 4:1. Because vegetable oils are so high in omega-6 fatty...
View ArticleConfusion About The Healthiest Diet
From what I’m reading, there is no consensus, even among very well educated professionals, as to what constitutes a healthy diet. Some recommend a strict vegan, whole food plant based diet. Others...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most Out of Your Fruits & Veggies
Because our soils have become so depleted of minerals and nutrients, and because modern agriculture breeds and processes our fruits and vegetables to “look good”, our current plant foods have only a...
View ArticleFoods We Should Eat More Of
1. Blueberries: Studies from Tufts University have shown that blueberries may help us slow or reverse some aspects of age-related decline. Rodent studies showed that blueberry supplemented rodents had...
View ArticleDangers of Cellphone and Tablet Use
There is increasing evidence and concern about the dangers of cellphone and tablet use. There is no way we are going to stop, but we need to know how to use them safely and what’s safe for our...
View ArticleFacial Lines
Did you know that drinking from a straw can increase the lines around your mouth? Try not to do it often. Also, if you always sleep on your stomach or side you could be adding additional lines to your...
View ArticleFoods that Cause Us to Age
We know that excessive sun exposure and smoking will age our skin. But did you know that another major skin ager is sugar and high glycemic foods? Most people associate these foods with only weight...
View ArticleJuicing and Blending Basics
Important points to remember: Think of produce in 3 different categories: fruits, vegetables and green leafy vegetables. Make each drink primarily a fruit drink or a veggie/leafy veggie drink. Fruit...
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