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Venison & Cinnamon Acorn Squash
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Why Venison? Venison is a very lean meat. Venison packs the most protein of all red meats. It also has far less fat than other red meats including beef. It also has more vitamins and minerals than beef. It is rich in iron and B-vitamins! Since venison is a dense meat, it doesn’t take…
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DHA … What? Why? How? Where do I find it?
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What is DHA? Why do you need to eat DHA, and so much of it for that matter? How does DHA help us? Where can you find quality DHA sources to consume? Nutrition can be a complex adventure to understand what is essential, unnecessary, and what works for you. One of the essential…
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Fermentation and Your Microbiome
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What is fermentation? It is the process that causes the breakdown of energy-rich compounds, carbohydrates, into organic acids. Simply, it is the breakdown of a whole food(s) into lactic acid. This is why most fermented foods have that special “sour” taste. Common fermented foods you may be familiar with are sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso,…
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Heart-y Health-y Blueberry Breakfast Scones
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Aaaahhhhh it’s blueberry season!! I am a huge advocate to eating high protein and high fat meals. Eating local, organic, fresh, and real food is a huge key to one’s overall wellness. If you know me, you know I also have an incredible love for sweets! The vast majority of the recipes I post will…
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LIGHT, Environment, and your Longevity part 2
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Part 1 of Light, Environment, and your Longevity we discussed the different types of light: natural sunlight and artificial light (AL). We talked about the benefits of being in an environment of natural sunlight. An environment of natural sunlight allows proper circadian rhythms which control our “master clock” and all other biological processes. When…
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Bentonite Clay
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What is Bentonite Clay? Bentonite clay, or otherwise known as Montmorillonite clay, is derived from aged ashes of volcanos! The difference in names is based on geographical location. Bentonite comes from a large deposit of clay in Wyoming and Montmorillonite comes from another large clay deposit in France. It is known as the “healing”…