Cows Milk-Healthy or Unhealthy?

Are plant based milks a nutrient dense food or do they fall into the category of ultra processed? This post takes a deep dive into the controversial dairy milk debate.

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How Much Sugar is Too Much?

Everyone’s talking about how bad sugar is for you. There are even entire documentaries on the topic. The amount of information in the “health waves” can be crazy sometimes. Sugar is not a health food, as you know. And “added sugars” (ones that are not naturally found in whole foods like fruit) are particularly bad.…

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Phytic Acid-The Mineral Reducer

You may have heard of phytic acid as a “mineral reducer,” and this is very true. Eating raw nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes can prevent your body from absorbing some of the minerals from your food.  But phytic acid has another side too.  It has some health benefits. Do you soak or sprout your nuts,…

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The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners

Do you know how artificial sweeteners act in your body? Nobody really does! Here are some thoughts as to how they affect your body, it may inspire you to reduce the sweetness in your food and drinks. You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soda…

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