Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
Is Cholesterol Good or Bad for You? (Part 1)
When we hear about high cholesterol, most of us think about it causing heart attacks or strokes. And it scares us. But is that true, is cholesterol really bad? Should we all start using statins, the cholesterol lowering drugs, like most doctors and drugs companies tell us to?
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Weight Loss
How much sugar does a toddler need?
This week I have SAD news from one of the food companies, Kellogg’s. Of course, my sadness is really because of a more unhealthy and unconsciously living future that we’re heading towards… How much sugar do you think a toddler needs each day?
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island , Detox & Healing
The best natural (and least expensive) medicine in your supermarket!
Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is secreted in the pancreas to help aid in digestion. It helps neutralize the stomach acid that is generated during the digestive process and helps in the breakdown of certain enzymes....
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
What is the best way to burn fat?
I think I asked the million dollar question! Are you trying to lose weight? It seems like everyone is, almost 90% of the population want to lose some weight, maybe only 5 or 10 pounds, or maybe 50 or even 100 pounds. And we want the...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
The amazing benefits of mango
Mango is also known as “the king of the fruits”. It is high in nutrients, with a unique flavor and taste. It’s one of my favorite fruits, besides watermelon and plums! Right now it’s high season in most mango growing countries, with the...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing
Apple cider vinegar — how it works in the body, and how it benefits type 2 diabetes
Vinegar comes from the French phrase vin aigre , meaning sour wine . Apple cider vinegar is often use in food flavorings and preservatives, and much research suggests that it may also have health benefits including blood sugar...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
What are the best non-dairy milk alternatives?
Lactose intolerance is a syndrome that occurs after the ingestion of lactose, with symptoms that include diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and bloating. These symptoms result from the secretion of catabolic fragments of bacterial...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
Are Energy Drinks Safe?
Do you consume energy drinks, or do you need caffeine in the afternoon to pick you up? Unfortunately you just need to look at the counter in your supermarket, gas station, or even school vending machines to see that energy drinks and...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
Do carbohydrates make you fat?
Carbohydrates are sugars or starches. They are organic molecules that are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, they are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for most organisms. Our body, however, does not...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive
How healthy is the Beyond Burger?
There’s a lot of reasons why you may choose to not to eat meat, and that’s completely perfect. There are healthy and unhealthy food choices, whether you’re consuming animal products or not. But I’d like to give you a little more...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive , Kauai Garden Island
Are you eating a gluten-free diet but still have sensitivity?
Are you eating a gluten-free diet and doing everything correctly to manage your gluten sensitivity, yet still having symptoms? Maybe this is the answer for you. First, let’s look at what gluten is. It is a main storage protein...
Nutrition , Newsletter Archive
Know Your Food
I was looking recently at the health information on the US National Institute of Aging’s website, where they talk about solid fats and added sugars in the diet. Here’s one paragraph from their website (...
