Top 10 Reasons to use Ghee 1. Rich in fat soluble vitamins A.D, E & K. 2. Helps the body switch to fat burning mode, assisting in weight loss. 3. Loaded in butyric acid, a fatty acid that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, supporting healthy flora. 4. Ghee is a great carrier for the medicinal properties found in herbs and spices, that is why ghee is used in so many herbal formulas. 5. The butyric acid found in ghee supports the production of killer T cells in the gut, promoting Continue Reading
Balanced Blood Sugar — the best thing you can do for your health!!
Balanced blood sugar levels is one of the best gifts you can give your body - and a core part of Ayurveda. Before we jump into that, let's take a moment to understand the importance of having healthy blood sugar levels - and how it relates to Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Your blood sugar levels have an impact on your energy, concentration, ability to lose weight performance, mood and much more. ¹ Any time you chow down on sweet or starchy foods (or enjoy an adult beverage), your body breaks it down Continue Reading
5 Shocking Facts About Sugar
I feel like everyone finally knows how bad sugar is, but I just wanted to remind you in case you forgot. 1. On average 40% of the sugar consumed is stored as fat.That's right along with all the toxins and chemicals it can really add on the pounds. 2. Sugar disrupts serotonin production, which results in making you depressed and addicted to the crappy food that is making you feel bad. 3. Sugar is linked to learning disorders in children, including ADD/ADHD. To me this fact seems more Continue Reading
Detecting a Candida Overgrowth
There has been a lot of research and interest in the micobiome lately. How these microorganisms support function and digestion in the body is still much of a mystery. One thing we do know is that there is a very delicate balance and the foods we consume can either support the flora in the digestive tract or hinder it and cause a overgrowth of harmful unwanted organisms. Candida albicans is a normal inhabitant of our bodies and generally compromises 10% of the microorganism profile of the Continue Reading
