The Centers for Disease Control Prevention says that sugary diets are leading to more cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. So I'm going to explain to you how to hunt for hidden sugars and offer some helpful dietary tips if you're new...
Your diet in general will greatly influence your cholesterol levels, but I will talk more about that shortly. First, I want to alert you to exciting research regarding specific foods that have demonstrated cholesterol lowering properties. If you eat enough of these foods, you might...
Choose healthy unsaturated fats for heart health. Emphasize omega-3 polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) over omega-6 PUFAs. Swapping out saturated fats for healthier unsaturated fats (NOT rancid, refined fats or processed carbohydrates) is best for health, especially heart health and type 2 diabetes. Critics of the American Heart Association's...
Spinach Soup (adapted from NYTimes) Makes 6.5 cups There's such an abundance of beautiful spinach leaves at the grocery store and very soon as Spring approaches, our local farmer's market will have them in plenty! I love this recipe as it feels like I'm offering my body so...
For cleansing/detoxification success, it's best to avoid processed and refined foods and avoid the foods listed below (as well as any food sensitivities/allergies you may have). This avoidance list couples well with the Digestive Restoration Program and its 4Rs (rest, repair, restore, reintroduction). If you...