Healthy fat is nothing to be afraid of! Not only do our bodies need it to function properly, but fat can also add flavor and life to an otherwise dull dish.
However, not all fats are equal. In this article, we’ll go over the different kinds of fat you should eat, and talk about why animal fat is healthier than you’ve been led to believe. Let’s get started!
Healthy fat is nothing to be afraid of! Not only do our bodies need it to function properly, but fat can also add flavor and life to an otherwise dull dish.
However, not all fats are equal. In this article, we’ll go over the different kinds of fat you should eat, and talk about why animal fat is healthier than you’ve been led to believe. Let’s get started!
Read MoreUnless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ve probably heard the term “healthy fat” at least once. But what exactly is healthy fat? And if fat is supposedly healthy, then why has it been so demonized by our culture?
There’s been a lot of lies and misinformation spread about fat over the years, mainly because of a smear campaign by the sugar industry. Did you know that in the ’60s, the sugar industry PAID scientists to say that fat, not sugar, was a major cause of heart disease? The result? People started trading fats for sugar and carbs, and we now find ourselves in an obesity epidemic.
But healthy fat is nothing to be afraid of. Not only are they tasty, but our bodies need fat to function properly. In this article, we’ll break down the difference between good and bad fat, showing you how healthy fat keeps your body thriving. Let’s get started!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ve probably heard the term “healthy fat” at least once. But what exactly is healthy fat? And if fat is supposedly healthy, then why has it been so demonized by our culture?
There’s been a lot of lies and misinformation spread about fat over the years, mainly because of a smear campaign by the sugar industry. Did you know that in the ’60s, the sugar industry PAID scientists to say that fat, not sugar, was a major cause of heart disease? The result? People started trading fats for sugar and carbs, and we now find ourselves in an obesity epidemic.
But healthy fat is nothing to be afraid of. Not only are they tasty, but our bodies need fat to function properly. In this article, we’ll break down the difference between good and bad fat, showing you how healthy fat keeps your body thriving. Let’s get started!
Read MoreWe all know that sugar is one of the leading causes of inflammation in our diets. But there’s another more-often overlooked food that’s making us sick: toxic seed oils.
Seed oils like canola and sunflower oil have long been touted as “heart-healthy” alternatives to saturated fats like butter. They’re also a common ingredient in nut butters and mayo.
We all know that sugar is one of the leading causes of inflammation in our diets. But there’s another more-often overlooked food that’s making us sick: toxic seed oils.
Seed oils like canola and sunflower oil have long been touted as “heart-healthy” alternatives to saturated fats like butter. They’re also a common ingredient in nut butters and mayo.
Read MoreCollagen has become a hot topic in the beauty industry due to its ability to promote skin elasticity. Health and wellness gurus are also enamored with its ability to promote bone and joint health. But is there any truth to all this hype? As it turns out, yes!
Collagen has become a hot topic in the beauty industry due to its ability to promote skin elasticity. Health and wellness gurus are also enamored with its ability to promote bone and joint health. But is there any truth to all this hype? As it turns out, yes!
Read MoreWe have already discussed the amazing benefits of a paleo diet on the blog and I truly hope this helped you to understand the ways your body can thrive when eating paleo. But of course, I understand that at first, this change to your diet may seem like it’s driving up your grocery bill more than your previous eating habits. So today, I’d like to share with you my top ten ways to eat paleo on a budget.
We have already discussed the amazing benefits of a paleo diet on the blog and I truly hope this helped you to understand the ways your body can thrive when eating paleo. But of course, I understand that at first, this change to your diet may seem like it’s driving up your grocery bill more than your previous eating habits. So today, I’d like to share with you my top ten ways to eat paleo on a budget.
Read MoreFor me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
For me, the right diet is a matter of sickness and health. When I found out I had Celiac Disease in 2012, I learned that going gluten free would literally change my life. And I’m not alone. Food is fuel, but it can also be devastating to those who are Immuno-compromised or have severe allergies.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
It’s no secret that we’re all spending most of our time at home these days. What does that mean? That the popularity of home cooking is on the rise. So much so, that 54% of respondents in a recent survey said they're cooking more than they did before the pandemic.
Read MoreWell, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Well, times are certainly uncertain at the moment. Every day brings so many changes and ups and downs to our world as we know it. Here is my round-up of how to eat during a long term emergency.
Read MoreIn the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
In the last decade, talk of eating organic has circulated and many commercial brands have listened. Now, as you browse supermarkets you’ll see more options of foods that are “Certified Organic”. However progressive or new age eating organic may sound, consider that for centuries humans have naturally eaten organic foods.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that our dogs are our best friends. When it comes to diets, shouldn’t theirs be as important as ours? The bottom line is that whether we have two legs or four, food is fuel.
It’s no secret that our dogs are our best friends. When it comes to diets, shouldn’t theirs be as important as ours? The bottom line is that whether we have two legs or four, food is fuel.
Read MoreSince getting ill from Lyme disease and multiple autoimmune conditions, I’ve discovered that food is an integral element of healing. In fact, over the last seven years I’ve learned what foods my body benefits from, and which foods to avoid at ALL costs.
Since getting ill from Lyme disease and multiple autoimmune conditions, I’ve discovered that food is an integral element of healing. In fact, over the last seven years I’ve learned what foods my body benefits from, and which foods to avoid at ALL costs.
Read MoreEggs are an essential and integral ingredient that we’ve eaten for thousands of years. From omelets to custards to deviled eggs to huevos rancheros and everything in-between.
Eggs are an essential and integral ingredient that we’ve eaten for thousands of years. From omelets to custards to deviled eggs to huevos rancheros and everything in-between.
Read MorePerhaps you’ve considered trying the Paleo Diet, but with so many diet fads, is it worth the leap? Here’s the truth: Paleo is not a fad, because at one point in time, it wasn’t a diet, it was a way of life.
Perhaps you’ve considered trying the Paleo Diet, but with so many diet fads, is it worth the leap? Here’s the truth: Paleo is not a fad, because at one point in time, it wasn’t a diet, it was a way of life.
Read MoreFor thousands of years, people drank bone broth to improve their health. As food became increasingly easier to mass produce, medicine replaced the old tradition of drinking bone broth for health benefits.
For thousands of years, people drank bone broth to improve their health. As food became increasingly easier to mass produce, medicine replaced the old tradition of drinking bone broth for health benefits.
Read MoreSalmon is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, but did you know there is a big difference between farmed and wild salmon?
Salmon is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, but did you know there is a big difference between farmed and wild salmon?
Read MoreDiet is a huge component for overall health as well as healing from any chronic illness or autoimmune condition. My first diet overhaul came when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2012.
Diet is a huge component for overall health as well as healing from any chronic illness or autoimmune condition. My first diet overhaul came when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2012.
Read MoreLets focus on beef. Do you know what you are eating when you bite into your juicy steak? Organic grass fed beef is definitely the best kind of beef you should be eating, but do you know why?
First lets start with understanding what grass fed beef really is. The USDA defines grass fed meat as cows fed grass or mothers milk for its entire life. It does not however specify that the grass has to be fresh, which leads to a whole slew of variables which can include cows that are kept in pens and fed dry grass/hay, some of which could be GMO's! To make things worse, if the beef is not organic it could be getting hormones and antibiotics as well.
Lets focus on beef. Do you know what you are eating when you bite into your juicy steak? Organic grass fed beef is definitely the best kind of beef you should be eating, but do you know why?
First lets start with understanding what grass fed beef really is. The USDA defines grass fed meat as cows fed grass or mothers milk for its entire life. It does not however specify that the grass has to be fresh, which leads to a whole slew of variables which can include cows that are kept in pens and fed dry grass/hay, some of which could be GMO's! To make things worse, if the beef is not organic it could be getting hormones and antibiotics as well.
Erika Schlick-Sinclair became an IIN Certified Health Coach after a personal struggle with Lyme Disease, Mold Illness and Multiple Autoimmune Diseases. Her journey to health is covered in her blog The Trail To Health, which also serves as a guide and resource for other people dealing with chronic conditions. In addition to pursuing knowledge about ways for people to heal she enjoys going to the beach, snuggling with her adorable French Bulldogs and spending time with her friends and family.
I am here to be your trail guide on the unpaved trail to healing. I have healed myself and am in remission from Lyme Disease, Multiple Autoimmune Diseases and a myriad of other conditions from food allergies, toxic mold, detoxing from heavy metals, leaky gut, etc. I’ve worked with some of the best doctors in the San Francisco bay area and Los Angeles and received my health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. There are a lot of options on your path towards healing and I am here to share in my knowledge to help you recover and gain your life back. Learn More
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