For years, the Paleo diet has been one of the most popular diets. However, as of December 3, 2016, more people searched on Google for the Ketogenic diet than for the Paleo diet. And the popularity of keto is only growing. If you keep reading, I’ll show you why the keto diet has become so popular and the many benefits … Read More
Is Your Grass Fed Meat Really Grass Fed?
I get so so excited when I see more and more organic, non-gmo, grass fed and other ‘real food’ items in all types of grocery stores! I love that what was once ‘weird’ and ‘alternative’ is becoming more mainstream, particularly when it comes to meat. But I do keep wondering…is that grass fed meat really grass fed? I was recently talking … Read More
How to Make Bone Broth in an Instant Pot
You know we love making bone broth a regular part of our lifestyles. It is so easy to throw some bones, veggies and spices in a stock pot or crock pot and simmer for 24 hours. And we know we are getting all of the glorious benefits of the broth as well, like gelatin, magnesium, calcium and healthy fats. … Read More
Best Posts of 2015!
2015 has come to a close and we can’t thank our readers enough for all of your support! We couldn’t do this without you! We wanted to share with you our top posts for 2015! These are the posts that got the most traffic all year! We hope you enjoy them, if you haven’t seen them already! We wish … Read More
Butter is Back: Processed Foods are Identified as Real Culprits in Heart Disease
By Dr. Mercola Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death, and for the past 60 years, saturated fat and cholesterol have been wrongfully vilified as the culprits. Fortunately, the truth is finally starting to see the light of day.Last December, the New York Times1 featured Dr. Fred Kummerow’s research on fats, and a recent article in Time … Read More
Are We Making Nutrition Too Complicated?
Have you noticed that deciding what to eat has gotten really complicated? Are you confused? Should you go gluten free? high fat? low carb? Paleo? Everywhere I look, people are getting conflicting advice about food and it is driving me crazy! Is it driving you crazy? Are we making nutrition too complicated? Why should it be so hard to figure … Read More
Organic, Antibiotic-free Meat: Why is it Better?
By Leslie Vandever If you like meat, you’ll probably agree that there’s hardly anything tastier than a thick, savory hamburger fresh off the grill with all the fixings. But what if that hamburger is instrumental in making you sick? Like most of the other meats available for sale in your local grocery stores, hamburger and other cuts of beef are … Read More
10 Ways to Save Time in the Real Food Kitchen
Switching to a Real Food lifestyle definitely takes some getting used to. No more running out to get pizza, stopping by McDonald’s, loading up on prepackaged frozen dinners. I could really spend my whole day in the kitchen making sure my family eats right. But who has that kind of time? There are a few things I do to ensure … Read More
A Safe Alternative to Toxic Fabric Softeners
Friends, the topic of fabric softeners drives me absolutely batty. VERY smart people have been brainwashed by the fluffy snuggly bears of the fabric softener world (thanks to advertisers) into thinking that they NEED this stuff in their laundry because without it, the laundry would be dull, lifeless, static-y and smelly. These VERY smart people need to read … Read More
Four Foods Rich in Essential Magnesium
By: Michael Ravensthorpe Magnesium is a vital macromineral that is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It regulates enzyme reactions, aids the production of ATP, helps the body transport ions across the cell membranes and much more. Indeed, all of the body’s organs require magnesium to function properly. Unfortunately, magnesium deficiencies are pandemic worldwide. In the … Read More
Turmeric as Effective for Treating Disease as 14 Different Conventional Drugs
By Julie Wilson It’s no secret that turmeric has amazing healing properties; in fact, it’s one of the most thoroughly researched plants in history. Dating back thousands of years, humans have used turmeric as both a food and a medicine, even using it to cure life-threatening diseases.
Oh Lardy talks about Fermenting!
All of you know how much Tamara and I love to ferment foods AND talk about it. And, when we were asked to share Oh Lardy’s point of view on the topic, we jumped at the chance!
Is Stevia Really a Healthy Choice?
Do you use stevia to sweeten your foods and beverages? It is becoming a popular, no calorie sweetener these days. I use it on occasion too. I even grow it in my herb garden. Not all stevia is the same, though. Be careful which type of stevia you pick! And, you can even make your stevia own extract if you … Read More
12 Reasons to Avoid Any Kind of Soy
By Natasha Longo Soy has become a major source of toxicity for human beings, especially in the last three decades. Not only is more than 99% of soy genetically modified, but sources labeled organic or non-GMO are often exposed to the same problems as conventional soy. If you consume processed foods, soy is almost impossible to avoid. With the … Read More
Are Natural Flavors Really Natural?
By: Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times The flavor industry is worth billions. Flavor engineers are paid big bucks to make sure you never know the difference between “natural flavors” and the real thing. Chemists working for half a dozen companies make approximately 80 percent of all the natural and artificial flavors in the world to please consumers with convincing tastes … Read More
This “Scary Drink” May Resolve Your Troubling Health Issues
Download Interview Transcript Visit the Mercola Video Library By Dr. Mercola The U.S. Centers for Disease Control have long claimed that between 1998 and 2008, there were two deaths from raw milk. This number is often used in media reporting about raw milk. But those illnesses actually appear to have come from a form of cheese that isn’t legal … Read More