I was shocked to learn that there actually is! Several years back the World Health Organization (WHO), after much debate, made the recommendation that sugar should not be more than 10% of total caloric intake. When the …
Are You Average?
The National Institute of Health spends $800 million dollars a year trying to discover the cause of obesity in our society. Hmmm, I wonder... What does the average American consume each year? 600 pounds of dairy! An …
Which Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) Would I Recommend?
Essential fatty acids are truly essential because it is not possible for the human body to be healthy without them. What's interesting is the fact that the Standard American diet does not include vital EFA's, …
Living with the Heart of a Lion
I feel blessed to be doing the work I do. I love it because every person is different, with a different story, and different experiences. I look back on my week and several people come to mind. I sat with a man that was …
When is it best to take an Omega-3 Higher in EPA?
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is the most important of the omega-3 fatty acids to reduce cellular inflammation. The more EPA in your diet, the less arachidonic acid (AA) you will produce. Arachidonic is a necessary …
When is it Best to Take an Omega-3 Higher in DHA?
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) can do a lot of things that EPA cannot do. DHA is responsible for healthy neuro-tissue, a healthy brain, healthy eyes, and healthy mood. In fact the brain, one of the fattest organs in the …