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Nutrition: A Surprising Substitution

The Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology released a new study concluding that meals that substitute fresh avocado for refined carbs resulted in a significant reduction in feelings of hunger and an increase in how satisfied study … Continue reading

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Weight Loss: What’s the Big Deal About Fiber?

The health of your gut affects everything from your immune system to your moods. More and more studies connect poor gut health to inflammation, and pretty much every chronic disease including obesity. Studies show those who get more fiber in … Continue reading

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Weight Loss: A Simple (Delicious) Way to Decrease Hunger

They’re one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Central American farmers have been growing them since 8000 BC. I know the picture gave it away – yes, it’s avocados. A very interesting study was done to determine how including avocado with … Continue reading

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Health: Benefits of Periodic Cleansing

We just finished with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and all the delicious (and rich) foods associated with them. While I enjoyed every morsel, I clearly felt the difference in my body after eating foods I only have once a … Continue reading

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Healthy Snacking: 5 Reasons to Eat Popcorn Again

One of my daughter’s favorite go-to snacks is air popped popcorn. She drizzles it with melted organic ghee and mixes in chili lime spice! I was concerned about her eating popcorn because I know most of the corn produced here … Continue reading

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Healthy Living: Fiber for Healthier Lungs

It’s no secret fiber keeps your digestive system working well. Most people also know that it helps slow digestion of meals so it’s great for weight loss, reduces cancer risk and also sweeps toxins out of your body, all of … Continue reading

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Healthy Digestion: Improve the Health of Generations

Fiber is a critical component of overall health. There are so many benefits to including adequate fiber in your diet, including: Fiber acts like a broom, helping to sweep toxins out of your body. Fiber helps with elimination and prevents … Continue reading

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Begin The Year By Cleansing Your Temple!

I do a modified fast for 3 days every month. I’ve been doing this consistently for five or six years now. So that means that for one month out of the year or about 36 days a year – I … Continue reading

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Add This Grain to Your Meals

I rediscovered buckwheat recently. I hadn’t had it in a while. A friend gave me a container of homemade lentil soup (one of my all time favorites!) and I decided to make some buckwheat to have with it. I was … Continue reading

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