Cultured Butter has essential fatty acids, probiotics, is high in vitamins and minerals, contains healthy cholesterol, aids in metabolism and, less face it, it’s really yummy. What are you waiting for?
Category: Eat Real
Today’s Healthy Dose – What is Organic Anyways?
It’s not just about the pesticides. Organic plant and animal foods are required to be grown:
- With crop rotation for more fertile soil which enhances nutrient content (and flavor)
- With sustainable water practices that help the planet and discourage harmful bacteria
- With natural fertilizers, pest control and feed, reducing toxins in the environment and in your body
- Without GMO’s, Steroids, Hormones or Antibiotics
Just like great, great grandma used to eat!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Quinoa
Whether you pronounce it “queen-a”, or “quin-oh-a” or the foodie approved “keen-wa”… you need to try it. It’s a great side dish in place of bread, rice or potatoes with a ton more protein, fiber and essential nutrients. Just follow the directions on the package.
(Quinoa has a natural protective coating that could taste bitter, so don’t forget to rinse!)
Today’s Healthy Dose – Try Something New
This week try a new fruit or vegetable. What’s the worst thing that could happen?
Today’s Healthy Dose – The 90’s Called
It wants it’s low fat diet back.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Peeper Keepers
What do beta carotene, lutein, zinc and essential fatty acids have in common? They all reduce your risk of muscular degeneration.
Now in English: Eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole eggs and wild caught fatty fish to keep those eyes healthy!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Best Fats For High Heat
Even healthy fats will turn rancid and create toxins in your system if they’re not used at the proper temperature. These super healthy saturated fats are not only good for you, they’re good at scorching temperatures…
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Red Palm Oil, Organic Cultured Butter, Pastured Lard (any kind), and Organic Avocado Oil
Sauté away…
Today’s Healthy Dose – Sure, You Could Get a Flu Shot…
…to guard against the 4 strains of flu targeted this year. Or you could boost your immune system against all illness, for good with real foods (organic/unprocessed) and regular exercise. And when your body fights off illness on it’s own, your immune system gets even stronger. It’s like a health hat trick! Goooooooal…..
Today’s Healthy Dose – Spaghetti Squash
Nope, it doesn’t taste like spaghetti, but it can help lower your intake of empty carbs and up your intake of veggies. And, you’ll get a healthy dose 🙂 of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese and Potassium. Just bake it, then sauté the strings in a touch of healthy oil. Add some herbs and a little parmesan cheese and those “other” side dishes may have to get used to sitting on the shelf!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Nutrition Criminals
These bad boys will steal your health right out from under you (in no particular order, they are all just bad) …
- High Fructose Corn Syrup and Refined Sugars
- Trans Fats (aka Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated)
- Vegetable Oils (Soy, Corn, Canola, Cottonseed, Safflower)
- Artificial Sweeteners
- Gluten based grains
- Low or Non-Fat Dairy
- Anything Heavily Processed
- Anything Deep Fried in Vegetable Oil
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Sodium (not to be confused with natural Sea Salt which is an essential nutrient for good health)
A Healthy Dose 