Our body is a fat machine! All our cells have fat, our brain is made up of 60% fat, and we carry fats in our bloodstream to make hormones, vitamin D, and other important communicators. Fat is also an important source of energy and fuel for our bodies. Fat is so very important for our health that you have to wonder why it has ever become a dirty word.
Read moreHow To Eat Your Vitamins Through Food
Every week I seem to learn something new that infuriates me. For example; did you know that most vitamin B1 supplements are made from derivatives of coal tar? That you can actually extract iron from iron fortified foods with a magnet? That ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is made by reacting high fructose corn syrup with sulfuric acid?
Read more10 Reasons Why Ghee is a Superfood
Quality fats are absolutely ESSENTIAL to have in our diet and it’s very clear that our human physiology needs fats because every membrane of every cell and every organelle inside of cells are made of fats. Our brain is comprised of 60% fat and even detox requires fat. Fats like ghee can also enhance our immune system, as well as blood sugar balance. Keep reading to find out more.
Read moreWhy Liver is a Superfood + How to Eat Liver – A Beginners Guide
By eating liver, even just a small amount, it goes a very long way in supporting your overall health. In fact I will go as far to say that liver is my #1 go to super food…
Read moreCoconut Flour, Why It's Good For You & How To Use It.
You may have noticed that coconut flour has increased in popularity over the past year or so as people begin to learn more and more about its nutritional benefits. Coconut flour is made from dried and ground coconut meat. So it’s not really a ‘flour’ in the way we normally think of it, as it isn't made from traditional grains. Coconut flour can be used as a healthy gluten-free and grain-free flour alternative, making it a favourite amongst those that are sensitive to gluten or wheat or for those that follow a Paleo and/ or Vegan way of eating.
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