Diabetes has increased by more than 700 percent in the last 50 years. About one in four people in the US have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Juvenile diabetes numbers have been rising at a very rapid rate, especially for white youths ages 10–14, whose rates have risen 24 percent in the past few […]
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Nov
Nov
Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like sprouted legumes, whole, sprouted grains, and vegetables are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give your body the fuel it needs. Refined carbohydrates like white, […]
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Oct
Oct
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. At this time of year, we tend to spend much more time indoors. We aren’t outside as much and around the gardens or plants in our yard or park. Having plants, going for a walk in the park, or even looking at a landscape poster […]
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Oct
Oct
Halloween is almost here, and everyone is wondering what costume to wear and what treats to give. Careful planning can make this holiday even more enjoyable than you imagined. Sugar is usually the treat of choice, but it is harmful to our health. Since we want to set a good example for our children, I’ve […]
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Oct
Oct
I made a fresh batch of Kombucha today! You can purchase kombucha at the healthy grocery store, but I find it easy and kind of fun to make at home. Here is my recipe for homemade kombucha. Why would you want to drink kombucha? Kombucha is a naturally fermented liquid. This fermentation process creates healthy bacteria, […]
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Sep
Sep
Look for me in this new documentary! Eating You Alive Click here for the trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sGE5n-i1Q Here are some details: The website www.eatingyoualive.com I’m so excited to announce that EYA is set to hit screens in October! There are many pre-release events that will be happening across the country in places like Oklahoma City, […]
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Sep
Sep
Health News! Highland Hospital’s Chief Of Cardiology Goes Vegan The chief of cardiology for Highland Hospital decided to change to a vegan lifestyle and lost 57 pounds. It has been proven over and over again that a plant based diet helps reverse and prevent heart disease and can even help reverse the damage. It has […]
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Sep
Sep
As we get back to school or work after the summer break, I thought I’d touch on something that affects us all, if we are eating any kind of processed food. It would be helpful to be aware of this whenever you are purchasing any snacks or meals from a fast food restaurant, or buying […]
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Aug
Aug
Do you ever get confused about the definitions of the various types of vegetarians? Well, here is a little explanation about the various definitions having to do with eating a more plant-based diet. The mainstream vegetarian is the ovo-lacto vegetarian, who avoids all animal products that require the slaughtering of an animal. In addition to […]
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Aug
Aug
Eating a well balanced diet is always a good choice for new moms. But many new moms wonder how breastfeeding will affect their child and their diet. You probably don’t need to make any major changes to what you eat or drink when you’re nursing, though there are a few important considerations to keep in […]