Nothing says summer like a big, juicy, mouthwatering burger. And nothing says cool and refreshing like a crunchy, fresh, avocado filled salad. When it comes to my burgers, I’ve gotten so used to ditching the breads that I just had to come up with the best of both worlds – Salad plus burger. The good […]
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Kefir Green Power Smoothie
This powerhouse of a green smoothie has a little probiotic snuck in there with some lactose free kefir with zero added sugar. A little brazil nut adds selenium to help out the thyroid, and some walnut adds some vegetarian omega 3. A little avocado and coconut takes care of plenty of healthy fats. Add some […]
Employee Wellness Bill Would Allow Employers to Demand Genetic Testing
I had cancer as a young person and it has haunted my entire life, health insurance wise. It makes me dismayed that the proposed G.O.P bill, the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act , H.R.1313, would allow employers to hide behind workplace wellness programs in a ploy to obtain the genetic information of their employees, and […]
IBS is Really SIBO – The Myth Buster Heroes Who Sought the Truth
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is often the reason for gut symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, spasm, constipation, diarrhea, and poor digestion. These symptoms have always been attributed to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and treatment was limited to symptom control. But now we know that eradicating the bacteria (and fungus) of SIBO, […]
IBS Relief: The Roles of Bacteria & Food Intolerance
IBS is bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux and frustration. Unrelenting frustration. This is the face of irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that is too often thought to have no answer or solution. Fortunately, we now have more answers and solutions to IBS than used to. Unfortunately, these answers and solutions are being underutilized. Irritable […]
How Much Salt Does it Have? Read the Label!
How much salt do Americans consume per day? An average of 3,400 mg (1 tsp = 2,325 mg). 1,500 mg should be the sodium limit according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, especially for people who are 51 or older, and people of any age who are African Americans, or who have diabetes, high […]