Why Coconut Oil?
Healthful for cooking. Coconut oil will not become rancid and oxidize when introduced to moderate heat (unlike other oils). It has a shelf life of two years or more. Assists in weight loss. Weight loss can be achieved by replacing long-chain fatty acids with... read more
Rules for Raw Fooders
Eat a variety of greens. Include a wide range of colours. Eat as seasonally as possible. Continue learning as much as you can about raw food and health. Be kind and gracious towards those who don’t see things as you do. Remember that once you were a beginner.... read more
Digestion Naturally
Major digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diarrhea and constipation are widespread. The modern-day diet is loaded with toxins and deficient in high-quality live foods. Improve your digestive health naturally with... read more
Prozac by Dr Carolyn Dean
This from a reader: “I thought I’d give you a brief update. I made it down to 10 mg or Prozac (I was at 40 mg a year ago, before all this started) and started having muscle tremors again. The doctor helping me with the weaning process is pulling me off... read more
What Are ‘Natural Flavours’?
What does the term “natural flavours” really mean? Could it be that the term “natural flavours” includes genetically modified, pesticide-laden food? Does natural flavouring include the migraine headache monster: monosodium glutamate? Also, can... read more
Sailing Through Life With Our Vitamix (Constipation/Bronchitis)
My husband and I live on a sailboat off the east coast of central Florida. Living on a sailboat provides little space for appliances. I’ve had a Vitamix for over 15 years and absolutely love it, especially as the Vitamix is easy to store since it is primarily... read more
Nutrition for Athletes
“As an athlete, I can’t afford to compromise with my nutrition. As the sun rose on June 8th, 2008, twenty-seven hours, thirty-five minutes after starting – I crossed the finish line, successfully completing my first 100-mile ultra marathon. When I... read more
The Power of Green Smoothies (Cancer)
The room was painted in blue. Toys not yet played with sat expectantly on the shelf. The tiny little clothes were all washed and waiting in drawers. The Howard family happily anticipated new and exciting changes. About two weeks before our third son was due, we sat... read more
