MTHFR, Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is the rate-limiting enzyme in the methyl cycle, and it is encoded by the MTHFR gene (1). Every human has two copies of this gene, one from each parent and some, in fact, many ( an estimated 40% (2), have a gene mutation. I have it, my husband has it, and so […]
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What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘chicken nugget’? Likely, something offered up at the drive through window at a fast food place that may or may not actually contain chicken as one of fifty ingredients but certainly is not something that would be considered a healthy option. For instance, McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets’ […]
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It is suggested that trick-or-treating evolved from a tradition whereby people impersonated the spirits, or the souls of the dead, and received offerings on their behalf. S. V. Peddle suggests they “personify the old spirits of the winter, who demanded reward in exchange for good fortune”.[1] Halloween candy is a relatively new staple of the […]
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Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats. It has strong anti inflammatory properties and regular consumption of it is associated with many, many health benefits. It also fits into many of the popular approaches to eating these days, including paleo, vegan, keto and carnivore. So where the ‘but’? There isn’t one…until you get […]
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One of the many reasons to eat real, unprocessed food is that when we do so, we have a better chance of knowing what we’re getting. Buy a bunch of organic broccoli and there’s not too much to be confused by, apart from the inherent uncertainty that is, sadly, a part of our modern food […]
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Fasting gets a bad rap all too often. Some of my favorite misinterpretations include: Fasting is just an eating disorder in disguise Fasting can wreak havoc on a woman’s hormonal balance Long term intermittent fasting can lead to cardiovascular disease To clarify, if fasting is not properly understood in terms of why, how […]
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If you’re a termite, yes. What does this mean? Read on to learn more. If you’ve been reading labels and sticking to the rule of thumb that if you’re not sure what an item in the ingredient list is, you don’t eat it until you figure it out, you’re already a step ahead. But what […]
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Have you been following a keto, Paleo or low-carb diet and wondering what the best alcoholic drink to have would be, that would not throw off your macros, spike your blood sugar or disrupt your gut biome? If so, there’s a strong chance that you’ve heard the recommendation that the best choice is a neat […]
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If a piping hot cup of bone broth is not the first thing you or your family think of when it’s 80 degrees and rising outside, pop outside the box and try your hand at making a broth-sicle! (Pop pun intended: ) Whether you’re more of a purist and prefer a more savory ice or […]
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When you think of mold in a house or building, what comes to mind? Perhaps an old, dirty shower with blackened grout between the tiles, or the mildewed odor in a damp basement? While these are absolutely two very obvious examples of mold, often is the case that mold is hiding where you least expect […]
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