Nutrition , Newsletter Archive
How much caffeine is safe?
This week I'd just like to share an interesting article that I read on caffeine. We probably all know that we need to watch our caffeine intake. But how much is too much? And what drinks actually contain caffeine?
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island , Weight Loss
All you need to know about fructose
I’ve written many times about added sugar, but what about consuming fruits, and the fructose that they contain? Are fruits considered to be added sugar ? The good news is that they are not — except for smoothies and processed fruit...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Ketogenic Diet
The importance of time restricted eating
This week I'd just like to share an article that I really enjoyed, that explains the importance of time restricted eating and your circadian rhythm. You'll find a lot of easy to apply information — backed up with proven science....
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island , Recipes
The many benefits of clarified butter and ghee
Have you ever tried clarified butter, or ghee? I love cooking with ghee, it has a delicious smoky, nutty flavor and is perfect for high heat cooking. And there are so many health benefits too, other than just the taste! Ghee is a...
Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition , Detox & Healing
Dairy Sensitivity
Maybe you’ve started to hear more about people stopping eating dairy products, and choosing dairy-free milk alternatives such as almond milk. Do we need to stop consuming dairy products? First, let’s look at why dairy might be a problem...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Recipes
Bell pepper recipe, cookie recipe, and a free docu series
Do you ever get tired eating the same food? Here’s a couple of my favorite recipes you might like to try: Bell pepper dip — delicious and super easy to make 3 bell peppers (1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Green)...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing
What is gluten, and why are so many people now gluten sensitive?
I think gluten allergies and gluten sensitivity are one of the most popular health-related topics for many people now. But do you know what gluten is, and why so many people try to avoid it? Gluten is the main storage protein of...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Recipes
A miracle herb
In my home country Turkey, where I grew up, this plant is everywhere. For a long time we’ve used it for cooking and for healing purposes. Actually I really like the smell too, especially if you make home made baked goods....
Newsletter Archive , Nutrition , Mindset
Kiwi skin and meditation
Today I'd like to share a couple things you may not know. First: Can you eat the skin of a kiwi fruit? The answer is YES! The kiwi fruit’s skin is completely edible, and even more nutritious than what’s inside it! Eating the skin...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
The benefits of fibers are way more than you think
Fibers are the structural parts of plants and are found in all plant-derived foods — vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. Most dietary fibers are polysaccharides. Dietary fibers pass through the body undigested and contribute no...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Newsletter Archive
The secret health benefits of drinking green and black tea
This week I just want to share a link to an article I read recently on the benefits of drinking green and black tea. You can find it on the Harvard Health website: Flavonoids: The secret to health benefits of drinking black and green...
Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing , Nutrition , Kauai Garden Island
The extraordinary Vitamin K, and how to prevent osteoporosis
All vitamins are equally important, and their absence from our diet can cause nutrient-deficiency diseases. Vitamins and minerals have their own carriers. Vitamins A, D, E, and K, are the fat-soluble vitamins, and they are carried...
