What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are a mass of minerals that form in the kidneys. They are tiny but mighty crystals, causing sharp pain. Calcium oxalate kidney stones are the most common. They make up 70-80% of all kidney stones. Just like it sounds, calcium and oxalates combine to form these painful crystals in… Read more »
Category: Food Facts
It’s Blueberry Time!
Summer is here, and there’s nothing quite like the refreshing taste of berries during this hot month of July. Luckily, blueberry season is at its peak this month. So much so, that July is nicknamed National Blueberry Month! But blueberries aren’t just praised for their refreshing summery flavor. They also have numerous amounts of health… Read more »
Lectins: Friend or Foe?
The basis of a Paleo diet is to remove all grains and beans. One reason is that they contain lectins. Lectins have been a hot topic of debate lately. To avoid or not, that is the question many ask! Dr. Gundry’s “The Plant Paradox” has brought to light a food component that previously hasn’t been… Read more »
Broccoli Sprouts- A Superfood!
For full screen, click here If there is one food that is a standout as a super food I would say broccoli sprouts are in the top 10. Broccoli spouts are a cruciferous vegetable that contains 50 times more antioxidants than mature broccoli. The key is to make sure you buy organic broccoli seeds…. Read more »
Fermented Food Facts
Fermented Foods The process of fermenting foods has been practiced for many years all around the world as a form of preservation, but did you know that fermented foods also offer a wide variety of health benefits for your whole body? Our digestive tracts can contain more than 1,000 different types of beneficial bacteria that… Read more »
Dee Harris RD, LDN, CDCES
Registered, Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, IFM – Certified Practitioner
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