Homemade Vanilla Salt for the Holidays and Beyond
Good quality salt adds essential minerals to our bodies and accentuates the flavors of our foods, from savory potatoes and soups to sweet baked goods. Vanilla salt goes one step further to add the...
View ArticleTransitioning to Organic Farming Just Got Easier
A new concept called "certified transitional farming" is helping to create a market for produce grown on farms that are transitioning to organic standards. Listen in this week as Dee explains how...
View ArticleYikes! There's More Sugar than Iodine in Our Salt!
FDA regulations require food manufacturers to list the ingredient that weighs the most first, and the ingredient that weighs the least last. On the ingredient list of Iodized salt, dextrose is listed...
View ArticleIs "Souping" the new Juicing?
Are you looking for a great way to cleanse and nourish your body after a season of holiday indulgences? Juicing may have it merits, but eating soups is a warmer, more satisfying way to build a better...
View ArticleExtra Virgin Avocado Oil - Healthy or Not?
The high oil content of avocado is what makes the fruit so healthy--but is extracting its oil the best way to eat it? Listen in this week as Dee explains how avocado oil is made and how it...
View ArticleBring on the Brazil Nuts!
Brazil nuts are a little-known superfood, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy fat. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the many benefits your body can reap from a...
View ArticleWhat is Collagen?
Derived from the Greek word "kolla," which means "glue", collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and makes up all our connective tissues--skin, nails, hair, ligaments, bones, cartilage, and...
View ArticleBone Up on Bone Broth!
When prepared the traditional way, broth made by simmering the bones of chicken, beef, lamb or fish, known as “bone broth” is like a superfood. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how a simple...
View ArticleGelatin Explained
Why are there two types of gelatin, and how to you eat them? Listen in this week as Dee explains the differences and benefits of the two types of gelatin. Link to Dee's Recommended Gelatins
View ArticleFat Burning Qualities of Grapefruit
Grapefruit has many health benefits, especially fat burning and immune system boosting. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the many benefits your body can reap from eating or juicing...
View ArticleWhy Sourdough Bread is So Amazingly Healthy
Sourdough bread is believed to have originated in ancient Egypt around 1,500 BC and today is still a favorite form of bread. Listen in this week as Dee tells you why sourdough bread is the best type...
View ArticleMeet Omega-3's Younger Cousin: Omega-7
The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are widely known, but have you heard of their younger cousin, Omega-7? This new kid on the block shows some very impressive benefits for weight loss, heart disease,...
View ArticleWhat Exactly IS Kosher Salt?
If salt is labeled "kosher" does that mean it's healthier than table salt and rabbi approved? What role does it play in a processed-free eating style? Listen in this week as Dee·gives you the lowdown...
View ArticleTechnology Supporting Your Health!
Dee talks about the apps that are out there that support your health, and an exciting Indiegogo Project that Dee is working on right now: Link to Dee's Indiegogo Project
View ArticleIs Your Omega-3 Intake Enough to Ward Off Alzheimer's?
Ninety-nine percent of the population doesn't get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet for optimal health. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to optimize, and a new study showing a direct...
View ArticleThe Trifecta to Prevent Food Allergies
A new study from Monash University in Australia suggests a nutritional approach that combines three common nutrients that work together to prevent or reverse food allergies. Listen in this week as Dee...
View ArticleMaking Sense of the Latest News on Coconut Oil
A recent report by the American Heart Association recommends replacing coconut oil in your diet with polyunsaturated fats such as soybean oil, sunflower oil and corn oil. Say what??? Listen...
View ArticleThe Low Down on Cholesterol
One important role of cholesterol in the body is to produce hormones and vitamin D that help the body function properly. Without enough cholesterol, we suffer from problems with weight,...
View ArticleCoffee and Tea--Not Just the Caffeine--Protects Against Diseases of Aging
As we age, our bodies become less effective at managing inflammation, but drinking coffee and tea can help. Listen in this week as Dee explains new research showing how coffee and tea prevent...
View ArticleGot Banana Flour?
This grain-free, gluten-free flour is becoming popular among the health food crowd, and rightfully so. Listen in this week as Dee talks about its uses and nutrition perks. Link to Banana Flour
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