The Keto or Ketogenic diet is considered a fad diet by some. This diet bases its value on helping people get to and use ketosis for weight loss. Essentially, the Keto diet reduces carbs to less than 30 grams per day and lowers insulin levels, which forces your body to use ketones for fuel rather than the … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. It also means you can make it in any season of the year and it will have a different taste and set of veggies. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Tried Kefir?
Unless you are an avid foodie, you may not be familiar with kefir. What is kefir? How do you eat it and why would you? These are common questions that many people have. The valuable information about this amazing fermented food source is important and can lead to a new food option for your family. What is … [Read more...]
Food to Avoid to Improve Gut Health
The good, the bad, the ugly of the Western diet includes fruit and vegetables (good), refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup (bad), and processed foods and artificial sweeteners (ugly). If your gut is rumbling and roaring and causing you discomfort, the first place to look for a cure is your food. If you … [Read more...]
What is Clean Eating?
Image by Pellini@ Morguefile.com Clean eating is a diet that focuses on natural, mostly unprocessed foods. When we talk about diet, we’re not talking about the latest and greatest weight loss program. In this case, we’re talking about a way of eating. The focus with a clean diet is on fruits, vegetables, … [Read more...]
The Amazing Avocado
Avocados are delicious and it turns out that they’re very good for you. It doesn’t matter if you eat them on toast, on your salad, throw some in your green smoothie, or enjoy them as a dip. There are quite a few benefits to eating avocados aside from the fact that they are mighty tasty. Avocados are a … [Read more...]