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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