Turmeric for Diabetes – The Natural Treatment Masquerading as an Everyday Spice
Within your kitchen you have access to a common spice powerful enough to prevent diabetes. In fact, a recent study showed this same spice can be up to 100,000 times more potent than metformin, the leading treatment. If you don’t happen to have this common spice in your house, it's easy to find. And if you don’t know how to use it, you’ll want to keep reading for some tasty, … [Read More...]
13 of the Best Paleo Chocolate Bars
Valentine’s Day is coming. And you know what that means: Stores flooded with cards, embarrassing (and eco-unfriendly!) mylar balloons, and every type of chocolate … [Read More...]
Paleo Wraps
If you ask people what they miss the most when adopting a gluten-free lifestyle, bread and pasta might top the list. But the “irreplaceable” wrap would certainly be … [Read More...]
20 Best Zoodle Recipes
We've got oodles of zoodle recipes for you to check out! Read on to discover them all. Zucchini noodles, or “Zoodles”, are a fun and easy way to add unique … [Read More...]
The 10 Best Kitchen Appliances for Healthy Cooking
Sometimes it’s not the outside temptations that stop us from whipping up a healthy home-cooked meal. We scroll through Pinterest or flip through that new cookbook, … [Read More...]
The Keto Diet and Thyroid Function
Confused about the keto diet and thyroid function? Read on to learn more. When you think of the health conditions affected by blood sugar... diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity probably come to mind. But you might not know that blood sugar also plays a vital role in the health of your … [Read More...]
Keto Holiday Recipes (That Taste BETTER Than the Carb-Filled Originals!)
It's the holiday season. And that means family dinners, parties, and lots of festive fare. And while the season is a welcome time for celebrating – it is also all too easy to overindulge in carb-laden foods. For most people, that means entering the New Year with a little extra “padding”… not to … [Read More...]
Autophagy – The REAL Detox Diet
The word “detox” is probably the most overused and misunderstood term in the field of health and nutrition. And the greatest offenders might be the purveyors of detox smoothies… Many so-called “detoxifying smoothie” recipes you see online contain more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola! And the type … [Read More...]
The Fatty Secret to Preventing Heart Disease
Can the saturated fat in dairy protect against heart disease? Read on to learn more. For years, we’ve known that the fat-loving French – who fearlessly feast on cheese, duck fat, goose liver and butter – don’t get fat. Well, of course, some do… but on average the French are much leaner than … [Read More...]
Can a Low FODMAP Diet Ease Your Digestive Distress?
Onions, garlic, apples, asparagus, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts… These colorful fruits and vegetables would appear to be the foundation of a healthy diet. But is it possible that they could also cause digestive distress and even disease for some people? The answer may surprise … [Read More...]
The Carnivore Diet: A Panacea for Autoimmune & Chronic Illness?
When it comes to modern day epidemics, “chronic diseases” like cancer, heart disease and diabetes take the spotlight – for good reason. These preventable illnesses are leading causes of death worldwide. But there is another epidemic, which causes untold suffering for millions of people. And it … [Read More...]
Instant Pot Bolognese (Keto + Paleo Friendly)
Do you love the rich and hearty, classic Italian meat sauce, known as Bolognese? If so, you probably know that it often calls for an all-day simmer to develop the multi-dimensional flavors that make this sauce so memorable. And while it is comforting and enjoyable to fill your home with the … [Read More...]
Instant Pot Mexican Pork Stew (Low Carb, Keto-Friendly)
We had our first real snowfall here in Eden, Utah yesterday. But unlike most powder-dry Utah snow – making it “The Best Snow on Earth!” – this snow came down in wet, heavy flakes. Perfect for making snowballs. It was foggy and nearly dark by 5 pm. My six-year old didn’t let the opportunity pass … [Read More...]
Truffle Keto Cheesecake (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Grain-Free)
Are you looking for a decadent, keto cheesecake that’s free from grains, dairy and eggs… but rich in deep chocolate flavor, with a melt-in-your mouth truffle texture? You’ve officially arrived! If you’re reading this, you probably know that living a grain-free keto lifestyle has many benefits. … [Read More...]
Instant Pot Egg Bites
I finally discovered why everyone is raving about Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites. While I certainly advise against “fast food” in general, sometimes you have to make do with what is available. And that is why on a recent travel excursion – and in the spirit of keeping with my keto diet – I … [Read More...]
Authentic Instant Pot Cochinita Pibil
On a recent trip to our favorite upscale Mexican restaurant, I discovered a traditional dish I had never tried before. It’s called cochinita pibil – and I instantly fell in love with its flavorful blend of spices, zingy touch of citrus and slow-cooked, fall-apart pork… A few days later, I set out … [Read More...]
Rich & Creamy Instant Pot Almond Milk (in 20 Minutes!)
In the early 2000s, most people had never heard of almond milk and sales of the product were virtually non-existent. But as more people became aware of food allergies and intolerances and began seeking “plant-based” alternatives to traditional dairy products, sales took off. By 2016, the market … [Read More...]
