Why You Need to Be Alkaline!
By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN Have you ever wondered why certain people rarely get sick, look younger than they really are, have glowing skin, and seem to have boundless ...
View ArticleThe Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN Over the last 30 years, artificial sweeteners have become a mainstay in our food supply as they promise far fewer calories while providing far ...
View ArticleWhat is Quinoa and Why Should I Eat It?
What is Quinoa? Perhaps you’ve heard family or friends talking about interesting health foods they are eating and *quinoa came up. What is quinoa you wondered? Quinoa is actually a ...
View ArticleWhat Does it Really Mean to be Gluten-Free?
When you first realize gluten is no longer a healthy option for you, it’s a bit overwhelming, to put it mildly. In addition to learning to read food labels and ...
View ArticleGluten-Free Foods That Make Life Easier
Would you be surprised to find out there are currently no regulations covering gluten-free labeling? The FDA passed the Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), to help ...
View ArticleRaw Food or Cooked Food?
The current trend in the natural foods world is the raw diet. It’s hard to argue with raw vegetables. What could be better for you? Jack LaLanne, world famous fitness ...
View ArticleLosing Weight on a Plant-Based Diet
Every day you wake up it’s the same old thing. Your thoughts are,” Today will be different. I will start my diet and lose weight.” Then what happens? You either ...
View ArticleNatural Sweeteners – Alternatives to Sugar Part One
No matter how healthy you are or how well you eat you can still have an occasional craving for something a little bit sweet. Sugar is not the best choice ...
View ArticleNatural Sweeteners – Alternatives to Sugar Part Two
Here are more alternatives for your sweet tooth. Brown rice syrup Brown rice syrup (rice syrup) is made by cooking brown rice flour or brown rice starch with enzymes. It ...
View ArticleNut and Seed Butters
Nut Butters What is better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Well, how about a cashew butter or almond butter and jelly sandwich? Have you heard of hazelnut butter? ...
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