Most of us know how important eating right is for our health. More fruits, vegetables, blah blah blah — after awhile, all the food recommendations can start to feel like background noise. But now, a mind-blowing study has discovered that nearly half of all U.S. deaths in 2012 were caused by cardiometabolic diseases associated with suboptimal eating…
You surely know that I'm a big lover of coconut oil because of its many healing properties, so it should come as no surprise that I also use coconut butter from time to time. Because every bit of the coconut is used in some way, such as in the making of coconut water, coconut milk, coconut…
Some foods out there are just a mystery to most people, with popcorn making one of the top slots on that list. Various sources tout popcorn as a low-calorie, healthy snack, while others refer to it like it’s simply poisonous. So is popcorn healthy? The answer, like most things, is not as straightforward as a…
Hyponatremia means low sodium levels in the blood. It's the opposite of the condition called hypernatremia, in which sodium levels are very high. Both conditions often occur when patients are staying in the hospital. This is especially true if they are receiving fluid intravenously, have an existing condition like kidney or heart disease, or are in…
Jalapeño poppers are one of those "naughty" foods that always look and sound so good, but I never buy when I eat out. Between the cheese-like substances a lot of places pack their jalapeños with and the deep frying that often happens, it's a snack food that I normally steer clear from. Until now. This jalapeño poppers…
Soups are often served as starters or side dishes. But certain soups are hefty and hearty enough to serve and enjoy as a main dish. Imagine an easy soup recipe that's full of healthy ingredients, easy to make and is perfect for serving the entire family. Enter minestrone soup. What Is Minestrone Soup? Many people…
Beef stroganoff originated in Russia during the mid 1800s, and since then, it has become a popular dish around the world, taking on many variations of the original recipe. Today, you often see beef stroganoff served in a sour cream sauce with strips of beef filet, but this gluten-free beef stroganoff is a little different.…
In moderation, brown rice can be a very nutritious gluten-free carbohydrate and healthy rice choice overall. Brown rice nutrition doesn't have too many calories per serving, but the nutrient content certainly is up there, whether we're talking brown rice eaten on its own or brown rice protein powder. Rice nutrition is actually an important topic since about…
Did you know that breathing radon for prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to you and your family? According to the Surgeon General's National Health Advisory, millions of homes have an elevated radon level and more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer every year. (1) And what's really scary is that there…
