In the last post, we covered hormones and antibiotics in milk. At this point, the science suggests that the synthetic hormones and antibiotics that are used with many milk-producing cows do not cause cancer or other health problems. If you choose to avoid those, there is no risk if you prefer to drink milk without added hormones or antibiotics. It’s a different story when it comes to pasteurization! Pasteurization There are a lot of people now who are proponents of … [Read more...]
Choose your Milk: Hormones, Antibiotics, and Pasteurization Part 1
I know there is a lot of talk about milk. Do the added hormones cause kids to start puberty early? Should I drink unpasteurized milk, and what about antibiotics? What about organic milk? It can be very confusing, especially as the prices of food go up and you’re trying to keep your budget. WHAT ARE THE FACTS? HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS Many people feel that the more natural something is, the better it is for youIn some cases, this is … [Read more...]
What Foods Support The Immune System?
We wrapped up our ongoing immunity series - at least for now! This is the handy page where you can find all blog postings, the immunity webinar, and other resources related to immunity and nutrition. As a friendly reminder - there's no one food that can boost your immune system! Everything works together! Some foods can support your immune system but remember a single food can not boost your immune system. It is important to have a healthy diet to feed your immune system as a … [Read more...]
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For You?
There are claims out there that apple cider vinegar (ACV if you want to sound like an insider!) is the "cure all" and should be consumed everyday to help with certain health issues. But is it really a "cure all" and is it just that easy? In this post we will discuss what ACV is, what it claims to do, and which claims are true. What Is ACV? When the glucose in apple juice is fermented by yeast and bacteria, the product is acetic acid, or vinegar. Some will claim that … [Read more...]
Omega-3s
To finish off our Immunity series, we will lastly be talking about omega-3's! Information about omega-3s that surface the internet can be confusing and we are here to help! What are omega-3s? Omega-3s are fatty acids that can be found in a variety of foods. The three main omega-3s are ALA, EPA, and DHA. The three different fatty acids can also be found in a variety of food groups that we will discuss later. ALA is an essential fatty acid. This means our body can not … [Read more...]
Two Week Meal Plan
Getting organized for the week can help ease the anxiety and stress during the week by having one less thing to do on busy weeknights. By investing a little bit of time on the weekend to shop, prep and get organized for the week, you can save precious time during the week and have some really great meals planned out for your family. It’s a win win! Follow the meal prep steps listed on each Sunday to help make your week go a little smoother. Click here for a printable meal … [Read more...]
Breaking down myths and misconceptions around cancer and food.
There is a lot of hype and misinformation surrounding nutrition and cancer. And, it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction. I hope you will join me and Stephanie Hopkins, Registered Dietitian of The Gathering Place, as we discuss and dispel cancer nutrition myths! We will be hosting this webinar on Wednesday, June 16th from 7:30 – 9pm Eastern Time. REGISTER HERE! Help us spread the word about science based information about nutrition and cancer, because we all … [Read more...]
Comfort Food Recipes and Cooking Class Recording!
During our Survivors Week celebration, I taught a "Comfort Foods" cooking class. In case you missed it, you can watch the recording here: For the class, I made Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken, Carrot Mac and Cheese and Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower, all healthy and delicious versions of some common comfort foods! Find the recipes here: Oven Fried Chicken Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Carrot Mac & Cheese Here are some of my other favorite comfort food … [Read more...]
Prebiotics: Fuel for the Probiotics!
In my last 2 articles, we talked about what probiotics are and whether you should get them from food or supplement form. The other great thing about probiotics is that they not only help support your immune system, but they also help with bowel regularity, something that is important to everyone! Today our topic is prebiotics, the fuel for probiotics. What are Prebiotics? It's pretty simple! Prebiotics feed, or stimulate growth of probiotic bacteria (the good … [Read more...]
Probiotics Part 2: Probiotic Supplements
In our last article, we discussed what probiotics are, which foods are good sources are and why they are important. You learned that probiotics can be found mainly in fermented foods. If you haven't read Part 1 in this series check it out here! To continue on with this series we are now going to talk about probiotics from supplements! When thinking about probiotic supplements you first need to decide if you really need it! Most foods that are a source of probiotics meet … [Read more...]
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