Do you eat fermented foods? You should! Fermentation is a traditional form of preservation dating back thousands of years. Essentially, the bacteria naturally present on food begins breaking down sugars and starches in food. This produces lactic acid which halts the growth of ‘bad’ bacteria, so the food is preserved not rotted. Not only is the food preserved but it … Read More
Start Moving or Start Dying – The Effects of Sitting All Day
How often do you sit during the day? Think about it. 5 hours? 10? 2? We are a very sedentary society. We spend our time sitting in chairs, on the couch, in cars, at our desks. In fact, the average American spends 50-70% of his day sitting. That’s up to 16 hours a day…sitting. When I first read about this, … Read More
The Health Benefits of Juicing
By Dr. Mercola Congratulations! You have made some great changes to your life. The last step will be to implement a juicing plan. I am firmly convinced that the benefits of juicing are the keys to giving you a radiant, energetic life, and truly optimal health. I’ve said this in the other levels of this nutrition plan, but it’s so … Read More