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06/03/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Food Processing’s Potential Link to Type 2 Diabetes We’re Not Considering

A disease that has been steadily on the rise, and is now reaching epidemic proportions is diabetes. What was once a disease that affected the old and overweight, is now a disease that is affecting our children at a very young age. What baffles my mind the most is that type 2 diabetes is completely […]

06/01/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Broccoli: Mother Nature’s Favorite Detox Veggie

One of my favorite vegetables of all time is broccoli. In my family, growing up we simply called them “trees”, and enjoyed pretending to be giants when eating them. But, little did I know what amazing things my little trees were doing for my body! It’s no secret that they’re healthy, but just how healthy? […]

05/31/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

MCT Oil for Energy and Weight Loss: Try it in your Coffee

There are many different types of fat out there, some of which come with a wide spectrum of health benefits. One specific type of fat that is proving to be extremely beneficial for our bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT). One specific benefit is MCT’s ability to help you lose weight. Fats are not usually […]

05/27/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Coffee Advice and Other Tips to Get your Day Started Right

Developing habits that are beneficial to our bodies is the best way to stay on top of your long-term health. A question that I asked myself recently is, “What are the habits that you are doing/eating every day, and how are they impacting your body long term?” I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “everything in […]

05/26/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Which Ingredients Secretly Contain Gluten?

So, you’ve done your research and believe you may have gluten sensitivity. A particular symptom made you curious, you did your research, and are willing to give it a shot. Now what?! Personally, after doing a small amount of research about what foods contain gluten, I became overwhelmed. There are so many ingredients that contain […]

05/25/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

The Perfect Fatty Acid Source for Your Weight Loss Plan

Until recently, there has been a lot of confusion about fats; which ones are alright for consumption, and how much of the good ones you should be incorporating into your diet. Most experts agree that our diets are rich in omega-6’s and deficient in 3’s, which creates a disease-friendly, chaotic environment within our bodies. According […]

05/24/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Hemp Oil: Perfectly Balanced Super Food for Weight Loss

Hemp oil is becoming known for its overall health and anti-cancer properties, and for being one of the most perfect, whole foods that anyone can consume. The fact that it’s so high in so many vital, and essential nutrients makes me wonder why I haven’t incorporated it into my diet sooner! It’s got loads of […]

05/18/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Sugar’s Common Hiding Places

There is plenty of hype right now about the over-consumption of sugar, and how it’s the cause of all kinds of diseases, disorders, and problems. You get it, and you’re willing to make the change, and chances are you cut out sweets, and sodas. But are you still unknowingly consuming sugar throughout your day, despite […]

05/17/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Surprising Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

My husband and I were recently having a conversation with my step-mom and father about snoring and sleep apnea. It’s something that my husband suffers from, and my father used to suffer from. Upon bringing up the issue, my step-mom told me that it could be completely caused by gluten sensitivity, and that as soon […]

05/16/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Three Foods That Detox Your Body

So, you’ve determined that your body needs a detox. But how do you go about it? There are so many ways, some of them being unsafe. The best and safest way to start out, in my opinion, is to incorporate foods that naturally detox the body into your diet! No starving and surviving on only […]

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