Many health conscious people shop at Whole Foods because they trust the high quality of the food they sell. The truth is that Whole Foods may not be as transparent about the quality of their products, as people believe. Whole Foods likes to project an image that their food is clean and sustainable but their [...]
The corporate marketing machine is pretty sneaky about it’s labeling practices, skirting the law to make their products appear healthier than they are. Take one of the most popular foods in the American diet, ketchup. This condiment goes with many popular savory dishes like eggs, French fries, burgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets. Everyone, especially [...]
The healing and anti inflammatory powers of turmeric have gotten enormous attention lately. Tumeric has been recommended as a natural treatment for inflammatory conditions like arthritis and psoriasis and has even been used as complimentary treatment for cancer. Tumeric is also an antibacterial agent, liver detoxifier and has even been used to treat depression and [...]
While that’s a great start, there’s more you can do to improve your detoxification experience. When you’re trying to rid your body built up toxins, why not also try to limit your exposure of toxins coming in? While we can’t control our exposure to all toxins, there are things we can do in our home [...]
Sugar is one of the most addictive substances known to man. If you want to improve your diet or heal from a health condition, cutting down on sugar is the best start. But before you cut it out completely, it’s important to understand what the different forms of sugar and carbs, what they do to [...]
So, you might’ve been thinking about doing a cleanse for a while, or eying the 21-Day Body Makeover, but a few reservations have kept you away. Let’s talk about one of those today. Exercise. Moving your body is an important part of cleansing, but there are many roadblocks to doing it. Often there is a [...]
Is Cleansing Right For You ? Cleansing your body has been popular for years. But is it right for you? Below we answer frequently asked questions about cleansing for improved health and why the 21 Day Body Makeover is more comprehensive than other cleanses. It still boggles my mind why many people limit their [...]
One of the biggest challenges people encounter while doing a cleanse, like the 21 Day Body Makeover, is battling their sugar addiction. Withdrawal symptoms from a high sugar diet can be include cravings, headaches, crankiness, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, depression, anxiety, dizziness or shakiness, just to name a few. While quitting sugar is one of the [...]
Back in 2012, California residents voted on proposition 37, which would require the labeling of genetically engineered foods (GMO) so consumers would know exactly what they were buying. Many California residents were extremely disappointed when the proposition did not pass due to the powerful lobbying efforts, marketing campaign and money behind the GMO producers. [...]
When people focus on eating healthier they forget about watching their condiments. It’s as if those tasty little sauces don’t count. In reality, our favorite taste enhancers can be an unwanted source of sugar, excess salt, trans fats, dyes, chemicals, genetically engineered ingredients and calories. Most condiments are highly processed and have little nutritional value. [...]
