What are fat soluble toxins?
Liver and Gallbladder process the fat-soluble toxins. These toxins are lipophilic (they bind easily with fat), they bio-accumulate and move up the food chain. Examples of fat-soluble toxins: Organochlorine pesticides (food) Parabens (personal care products, cleaners) Phthalates such as Bisphenol A (BPA)(plastics) Perchloroethylene (dry [...]
Are all Gluten-Free products healthy?
It is great that there are so many gluten-free products in the stores these days and so many gluten-free options that actually taste quite good BUT just because the label says “gluten-free” does not mean that it is healthy. A lot of gluten-free products are still quite processed with low [...]
Why are fat-soluble vitamins important?
Vitamin A has multiple functions: it is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision. Vitamin D – bone health, immune function, main building block of your hormones, increases the biodiversity of the microbiome Vitamin E – nerves, cell [...]
FIVE Signs of Gallbladder Dysfunction
Trouble digesting fats Irregular bowel movements Yellow/pale stools Floating stools Emotional Issues: Resentment or mad This can also occur if you have your gallbladder removed.
What Cookware is Best?
Stay away from Teflon pans and aluminum pots. Teflon pans are covered with toxic chemicals that slowly leech into our foods and can have dangerous health risks. Aluminum pots when heated the aluminum can slowly leech in our foods and contribute to heavy metal [...]
Why is Fat Metabolism Important?
Why is fat metabolism important? Fats are part of every cell membrane Integral part of the nervous system and brain Fats are needed to proper hormonal balance Needed to inflammatory responses Cell to cell communication ALSO: fat is optimal fuel for humans [...]