Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons? You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients. 7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons 1). CON: Too many different versions of Keto and/or Low Carb Depending on which Tweet, book, Pin or recipe you see today, your version may have total carbs anywhere from 2 - 49 gms. per day. Few people bother with Ketone Sticks and just stop eating fruits, starches and vegetables. ... Keep Reading >
Good & Bad Fats
Natural Help For Dry Eye Symptoms
Natural help for dry eye symptoms can reduce dry eye itching, pain and burning without prescription eye drops or medical intervention. Castor Oil has been a part of my daily home treatment for dry eye for several years. This article and Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast explain exactly what to buy and how to use Castor Oil for dry eye. Don't use drug store Castor Oil - study this article! While organic Castor Oil brought some relief for ... Keep Reading >
Heart Disease and Cholesterol | What Does the Science Say?
Heart disease and cholesterol science evidence says that heart disease is both more complex and more simple than eating (or not eating) bacon and eggs. Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015. Heart Disease and Cholesterol Science? What We Hear #1). Cholesterol causes fatty deposits that clog arteries and impair blood flow, leading ... Keep Reading >
Heart Disease, Lipids & Cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn
Understand lipids and cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn. Take a plunge into the chemistry of arteries, fats, the island nations of Polynesia and much more. Masterjohn writes and podcasts on all things lipid plus a huge variety of nutritional science topics. Like many of us in wellness, Chris began to study human nutrition after a health challenge - a frightening foray into veganism. Severe anxiety disorders and a cholesterol plunge to 106 sent ... Keep Reading >
The Amazing Benefits of Walkabout Emu Oil
So many benefits of Walkabout Emu Oil. It's a completely unique superfood! Male emu live on this oil they have stored up prior to sitting full-time (for 54 days!) on their eggs. It's their only nutrition during this time. Think what that might mean for your human body too! These emus are not ordinary breeds harvested for meat, cosmetic oil or feathers. They are carefully raised to produce this amazing oil rich in Omega 3, 7 and 9's, Vitamin ... Keep Reading >
Rosita Cod Liver Oil Gelcaps
Rosita Cod Liver Oil gelcap capsules give you two ways to take this vitamin rich super food. I wrote about this new, amazing, raw, authentic Cod Liver Oil from Norway in 2014. Made only by Rosita, it's unlike any Cod Liver Oil anywhere. It's harvested and processed in the true Viking manner - by draining the oil directly from the Cod as they come out of the icy Atlantic Ocean. No "fermenting" in 10,000 gallon vats, 1000's of miles from the ... Keep Reading >
5 Differences Between Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil
What are the differences between fish oil and cod liver oil? Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. Don't take excess fish or cod oil. It's not beneficial to overdo it. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the ... Keep Reading >
5 Reasons to Switch to Rosita Cod Liver Oil
Rosita cod liver oil is raw, unrefined and light in color and taste. It's the only extra virgin cod liver oil in the world, processed directly from true Northern cod as the fish come out of icy winter water. No chemicals, refining, filtering, heat or fermentation. Nothing is added. Nothing removed. It's completely real whole food. Rosita cod oil is a rich source of naturally occurring DHA, EPA, Omega 3 co-factors and Vitamins D and A. Most ... Keep Reading >
USDA Declares Cholesterol Safe!
Cholesterol was finally declared safe by the USDA in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The Guidelines from 2010 still suggested a maximum of 300 mg. of cholesterol daily from all food sources. That's 1 egg and 1 cup of chicken a day. Hold the omelette, butter, bacon, cheese, fish and steak.... After years of lobbying by the dairy and beef industries and complementary medicine physicians, the USDA Advisory Report finally (and quietly) noted in ... Keep Reading >
6 Reasons to Avoid Coconut Oil, Milk or Flour
Are there valid reasons to avoid coconut oil, meat, milk or water? Should coconuts be off the menu? My clients occasionally do see problems with coconuts (and I do too). Sometimes it's the oil and sometimes issues occur with the meat or milk. Coconuts can offer wonderful health benefits, both internally and externally, but like all things, they may not be right for YOU. Check out these questions and try going coconut-free for a few ... Keep Reading >
The Healthiest Oil You Never Heard Of
The Healthiest Oil You've Never Heard Of I only eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Oil is one you've probably never used. Here's a little about the one I use and why. (You can find it on Amazon here). What is Tea Seed Oil? First of all, Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil. Tea Seed Oil is from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant, related to the tea you drink Tea Tree Oil is from Melaleuca alternifolia, a ... Keep Reading >
Does Starch Make You Fat Or Does Fat Make You Fat?
One of the most common questions in nutrition and health is this: Does fat make you fat, or does starch make you fat? If you're used to American medical dogma and new to the Ancestral/Paleo Diet (my Diet For Human Beings DVD) you might think low-fat food is good for you. That can mean unnecessarily avoiding eggs, meat, butter and coconut oil. For decades, we've been told by the USDA, TV, ads and magazine stories that we're supposed to eat ... Keep Reading >