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Real Food Rules: Rules #16-20

Real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.  He outlines a simple set of rules to help avoid highly processed foods and refined sugar in our modern food landscape. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to …

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Performative Wellness: Health & Social Media

Performative Wellness is the act of displaying the proper steps to health without actually taking them.  Thanks to social media, this has now become a profession.  Let’s talk about why this is dangerous to your health and how you can avoid the temptation to follow along. I have to be honest.  When I first wanted …

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How to Read Scientific Research

You can learn to read scientific research.  It is far more easier and accessible than you think it is! We live in the Information Age.  A wonderful time where all the world’s knowledge (and products) are at our fingertips.  And people are still falling prey to juice “fasts,” detox tea, and other health fads.   I …

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Real Food Rules: Rules #11-15

Real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.  He outlines a simple set of rules to help avoid highly processed foods and refined sugar in our modern food landscape. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to …

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Real Food Rules: Rules #6-10

These real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.  Cutting processed foods and relying on real, whole foods can be difficult in our modern food landscape. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you …

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Impossible Burger & Estrogen: The research

Will the estrogen in an Impossible Burger grow man boobs?  The answer will surprise you!  But this whole debate is representative of some serious problems we have with nutrition and health claims. The internet and social media platforms are absolutely exploding over this debate: Will eating the Impossible Burger (now sold by Burger King) cause …

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Let’s Talk About Health.

We need to talk about our health.  The mental health stigma has been furiously challenged lately, and I am so happy to see people openly discussing their emotional struggles.  But sharing physical health experiences is something I still rarely see. It’s no surprise that the youngest generation is different; we were raised in a new …

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Oregano Health Benefits

Wild oregano has countless health benefits.  In fact, it may be the holistic answer to many of your day-to-day illnesses and discomforts without having to rely on pharmaceuticals. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you utilize one of the links. …

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“The Cure is in the Cupboard”

Dr. Cass Ingram’s book “The Cure is in the Cupboard” is a holistic handbook for the use of oregano to treat almost any disease or ailment.  He has compiled a concise but descriptive scientific explanation for the use of oregano oil as well as specific protocols for various conditions. Please note, this post contains Amazon …

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Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts

There are so many gift ideas for fitness enthusiasts.  Here are 12 creative and unique gifts for fitness and sports lovers.  Make your holiday shopping easier with these fun and useful gift ideas. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you …

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