Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Mindset , Kauai Garden Island
Why do I choose to not consume meat?
What type of food you want to eat should depend on what your body needs. We are indeed what we eat — you have a mechanism inside you that turns the food that you eat into your human body. I believe that if you listen to your body well then...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Kauai Garden Island
One of the most important minerals in your body
Magnesium is one of the major minerals. Almost two-thirds of the population worldwide (and 68% of Americans) do not get enough magnesium from their diet to reach the recommended daily intake.The essential minerals are nutrients that...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Kauai Garden Island
Should you drink coffee on empty stomach?
Do you consume coffee first thing in the morning? Coffee is a strong antioxidant, and has many possible health benefits that can include protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, liver cancer, and promoting...
Detox & Healing , Exercise , Kauai Garden Island
Exercise for your Blood Type
Do you know your blood type? Why is it even important? Dr Peter D'Adamo is a naturopathic physician who is also an author, researcher and educator. In 1997 he made a significant contribution to understanding the clinical importance of...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Mindset , Kauai Garden Island
The most simple thing you can do for your health
We are all searching for weight loss tips, or how to help with digestion issues, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and all connected health problems. But actually there is something we can do to improve our health — and it’s so simple...
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Kauai Garden Island
Too much added sugar does not just make you fat, it will also make you sick!
I’ve spoken a few times in my blog about how important it is to consume non-processed and real food. 80% of your diet should come from single ingredient and nutrient dense food. Especially over-consuming added sugar can really have negative
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Kauai Garden Island
Glycemic Index
Probably you have heard or read about the Glycemic Index before, but do you know what it really is? The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly food raises your blood sugar levels, taking portion sizes into account too. Avoiding high
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Kauai Garden Island
Is coconut oil good or bad for your health?
This question is being asked again and again — and so many people are confused because 82% of the fat in coconut oil is saturated, and you have probably heard many times that saturated fat is bad for cholesterol and heart health.
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Kauai Garden Island
How to alkalize our body, and why it matters
I’ve written quite a lot in the past about how important it is to eat good quality whole foods and to consume lots of (preferably organic) veggi
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Kauai Garden Island
Why you should eat broccoli and cabbage
I have written before about phytonutrients, and their positive effects on our health. Cruciferous vegetables are a rich source of isothiocyanate,
Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition , Detox & Healing
Benefits Of A Phytonutrient Diet
Phytonutrients are non-nutrient compounds found in plants. “Phyto” is a greek word meaning plant. Phytonutrients go way beyond vitamins and
Nutrition , Detox & Healing , Kauai Garden Island
The Essential Trace Mineral Iron
My clients often ask me what the best food sources of iron are, and whether they should be taking any supplementation. Iron is an essential...
