Wanted: Your Advice!

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I recently got a great email from a reader who, after journeying through vegetarianism, vegan-ism and even to being a raw food fruitarian, is making the transition to a grain free, real food way of eating, including healthy amounts of proteins and fats. Heather’s story really is an incredible one, and I commend her for [...]

Confession: I May Be Orthorexic (And Why You May Be Too)

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It seems that in my quest for optimal health through eating nutrient dense foods, I’ve acquired an eating disorder, at least according to some “experts.” In fact, chances are, if you eat real foods, you might have this “disorder” too. According to this article, the “disorder” of Orthorexia (Latin for “correct eating”) was identified in [...]

Discussion: How Will You Celebrate?

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What is Your Plan Now? As the 40-Day Challenge draws to a close this weekend, I’m curious how all of you will be celebrating. Will you be eating your body weight in cake to make up for lost time? Will you reaffirm your commitment to health and stick to being grain free? Personally, I’m sticking [...]

Water Kefir Cultures Giveaway Winner! Is It You?

Cultures for Health Giveaway

As we wrap up the last week of the 40-Day Grain Free Challenge, I’m excited to be able to announce the winner of our last giveaway. Don’t worry though, I’ve had so much fun sharing all my favorite products with you, I’ve got a few more lined up in coming weeks! Thanks to everyone who [...]

An Infuriating Blow To Healthy Eating Choices

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I normally try to write about food, nutrition and health and leave news and politics well enough alone, but this article made me so mad that I just had to share with you! Apparently, the administration at one Chicago public school has decided that they should ban children from bringing homemade lunches. Administrators were quoted [...]

Cultures for Health Water Kefir GIVEAWAY!

Cultures for Health Giveaway

I’m so glad to be able to offer another awesome giveaway this week and share a product I’ve fallen in love with! I recently discovered the probiotic and vitamin rich beverages Water Kefir and Kombucha, and was so excited to find an inexpensive and homemade source of probiotcs. Even better, these beverages can be carbonated [...]

Primal Blueprint and Primal Blueprint Cookbooks SIGNED Copies WINNER!

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  I’m so excited to be able to announce the winner of the SIGNED copes of The Primal Blueprint and The Primal Blueprint Cookbook. I’d encourage everyone to check out Mark’s Daily Apple for great recipes and health info. And the Winner Is… Of 251 entries, the winner of the Primal Blueprint/Cookbook chosen randomly by [...]