Category: Whole Food Search for: My 13 Simple Eating Rules for Lifelong Health Over the years, I’ve developed a set of food rules that keep me energized, clear-headed, and feeling great. I hope my simple food philosophy inspires you to create clear boundaries… Why Almost Everyone Needs Minerals DAILY for Better Nutrition, Energy, Immunity, and More Even the healthiest foods are depleted of minerals and not nearly as nutrient-dense as they should be. And, you still might be deficient in a dozen or more nutritional compounds,… Is Chocolate Actually Healthy for You? Chocolate. It’s an art. A celebration. And so much more. I used to go to the Natural Products West Expo every year, where thousands of vendors show-n-tell their products to… How to Boost Your Dopamine & Zest for Life Naturally … with Food! With stress levels high, everyone seems to be chasing dopamine to feel better these days. Few people realize they are “self-medicating” when they engage in potentially addictive and self-destructive behaviors…. Mmm. Our 10 Favorite Winter Soups Are Warm, Filling, and Delicious! A good soup is a reason to love winter. Preparing soup yourself is so much better than opening a can (and better for you, too!). These healthy winter soups are… Warning! Do You Know About This Fake Organic Certification? Did you know that food labels can have two different organic certifications? You need to know about this because I believe most American consumers don’t know the difference. Which one… Food Dyes Rebranded: The Cover-Up Names You Need to Know If you care about your health, here’s something you should know: Probably due to so much bad publicity, food dyes have been rebranded. At the bottom of this blog post… Why I Won’t Take 99% of Supplements Anymore I have taken tens of thousands of supplements. This is what people who become highly suspicious of pharma do. We go to the “alternative” docs, and we take THEIR pills…. MSG Almost Killed Me: It Goes By New Names Now I have a crazy monosodium glutamate (MSG) personal story. It was so startling that it led me to this career as a health and wellness author and journalist. (Don’t want… 3 Reasons I Disagree with This Popular Belief — Life Is Short, Eat What You Want People often say, “Life is short, so eat what makes you happy.” For this guy, it’s a fried baloney sandwich and fries. What is it for you? As catchy… Health Food Stores Are Selling Out! Do You Notice This, Too? I’ve hardly been to Utah County since moving away seven years ago. I’m showing you two pages of The Good Earth’s 10-page sale flier. The whole 10 pages don’t have… The Most Fun Investment In My Preparedness and Nutrition, Ever! I have been gardening INDOORS for just over a year now. It’s changed my life, and I wish I’d discovered it sooner! To watch this instead of reading it, check…