Category: nutrition
-
Why and How You Should Soak Your Beans, Nuts, Seeds, and Grains ~ Culturedfoodlife.com
Over the past few days, I’ve been in a back and forth, with one particular person, in the comment section of this post: Food Lies. I will be writing a longer post on what came about in the near future. However, many people in the comment section are under the impression that the foods on…
-
Wholistic Living: The Truth About Coconut Oil
Many in the medical and government nutrition communities demonize all saturated fats, including virgin coconut oil. A journal article, dated January 13, 2020, from the American Heart Association, says “Coconut oil may be viewed as one of the most deleterious cooking oils that increases risk for cardiovascular disease. including coconut oil.” I want you to…
-
A typical breakfast…
This is just a quick post to share an idea for breakfast. This is one of my favorites: You don’t have to grow your own greens or make your own bread. Here are a few tips on making this at home… Avoid refined foods and sugary breakfast cereal. Whole food meals don’t have to be…
-
Wholistic Living: 11 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating
A must read article for everyone! Americans should put their foot down and fight the big money food lobby that puts money before the lives of the citizens of this country. Part of my mission is to convince people why they should eat a whole food diet. That means educating them on why refined and…
-
Spiritual Nutrition: Top 13 Bible Foods and Their Health Benefits~Drjockers.com
After reading this article, from Dr. Jockers, I realize that the healthy Mediterranean diet, and its many benefits, are similar to foods mentioned in the bible. While there are a few differences, both include olive oil, fish, vegetables, wine, nuts and whole grains. Follow the link below to read the full article from Dr. Jockers.…
-
Morning Affirmation~ “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy”
Today’s morning affirmation is important: “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy.” Your body will always tell you what it needs. Often you crave foods high in vitamins and minerals in which you are deficient. Remember: Refined foods will ROB your body of the very nutrients you need to…
-
Could Thru-Hiking be bad for your health? ~ Backpacker.com
As the old saying goes… “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” This article, from Backpacking.com, discusses Tom Heinbockel, who hiked the 2653 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. He decided to track his health before and after the hike. What they found surprised them. (But not me! š) You see, Heinbockel…
-
Wholistic Hiking: Why Choose Whole Food on a Hike (Plus 6 Quick and Healthy Trail Breakfasts)
When I first started researching backpacking and hiking food/meals, for our first trips, I was shocked by what most backpackers ate on trail. I watched many videos on Appalachian Trail through hikes (completing the whole trail) and watched as hikers refueled with candy, pop tarts, oreos and the infamous “ramen bomb” (see the video below).…