Are “Natural” sugars any better than refined sugar?

Here’s what you need to know Refined white sugar – refined white sugar is completely stripped of all nutritional value, and provides only empty calories. 65% of white sugar is made from GMO sugar beets. Brown Sugar – Commercial brown sugar is nothing more than refined...

Ways to help improve thyroid function

20 million people have thyroid disease according to the American thyroid association, and not all of them know it. 1. Search for and identify root causes.Gut problems are a high on the list of things that can trigger immune reactions against thyroid or an overall...

Do you have a protein deficiency?

Consuming the proper amounts of protein daily, you can burn fat and build muscle right away. If you are not eating enough protein, you may experience the following symptoms: 1. You have high cholesterol. If you are likely to replace your foods rich in protein with...

Why magnesium is the vital nutrient that most of us are short on

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. 10 symptoms of magnesium deficiency1. Insomnia2. Osteoporosis3. Mood swings4. Hypertension5. Cramps and Muscle weakness6. Constipation7. Migraines8. PMS9. Depression10. Chronic...

Considering a gluten free diet?

If you’re considering a gluten free diet, keep the flowing in mind. Make healthy substitutions: if you go gluten free by eliminating all grains from your diet, you run the risk that you won’t get enough healthy carbs for optimal body function. Gluten free DOES NOT...