Being a frequent shopper at Trader Joe’s, I happened to run across bacon that was being advertised as “nitrite” and “nitrate” free. Now I love bacon. Bacon is one of the most nutrient dense foods out there. I’m not going to get into the whole “saturated fat is deadly” thing. Here are some resources to look […]
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Why you Shouldn’t Have Faith in Your Doctor
Before controversy erupts, I’ve made use of my words about doctors wisely. “Faith” means a belief, often one without any evidence or support. Now, just like everyone else, I would love to go to a doctor’s office and trust his judgement on my medical assessment. Unfortunately, mainstream medical literature and pharmaceutical influence in health make […]
The Truth About Red Meat
For the last twenty years or so, red meat has been demonized for everything from heart disease to obesity to cancer. The media loves red meat. Red meat is usually in headlines on gout, colon cancer or any other detrimental illness. Unfortunately, it’s all just cheap, unscientific muckraking crap. There is really no evidence that red meat […]
Death by Industrial Seed Oils
Industrial seed oils have been introduced as a healthy alternative to traditional cooking fats like ghee, lard, tallow, duck fat and coconut oil. Soybean oil, canola oil and corn oil are now dominant cooking fats for consumers and restaurants alike. It’s pretty easy to understand where animal fat and butter comes from, but where do […]
Why Nutrabio is the Supplement King
Nutrabio is not a new supplement company, but it’s not too well known either. Think of Nutrabio as a mom and pops supplement company. Here are my top three reasons that rank Nutrabio number one for me. Quality Nutrabio has kept the quality of their products consistent. Small ambitious startups usually start with great quality, […]
The Truth About Antibiotics
Recently, someone very close to me was prescribed antibiotics for an infection. The doctors were not exactly sure what the swelling was from, but they said it would be a safe bet to assume it was an infection. There were no signs of trauma, but there wasn’t a fever either. The doctors on this case […]
The Sodium Scare and Why low Salt is Dangerous
The whole salt scare came a while back when they discovered that salt raises blood pressure. The problem was, this study was done to people with low blood pressure to being with. Since salt is an important mineral, it helped normalize (raise) the blood pressure of people on the lower end. The study was then […]
Beef Bacon Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Gym Teacher Charged With 30 Counts Of Statutory Rape?
So according to the Huffington Post, this cute gym teacher has been charged with 30 counts of statutory rape?!?!? At face value, this may sound like a disgusting and despicable act, but hold on a minutes….. According to the reports, the “boy” she was involved with was only 16 years old. Can you believe that? […]
Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down As Unconstitutional
Wyoming’s Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down As Unconstitutional Looks like politicians are wasting their time again. The gay marriage ban has been struck down as unconstitutional. Wyoming is next in link after Arizona in the ruling. I honestly can’t believe so much energy goes into same gay marriage. There is absolutely NO SHRED of evidence […]