Vanessa Rae Romero
Revolutionary Health
Conventional medicine provides us with a quick fix approach to removing our symptoms, usually involving prescription medications and sometimes unnecessary surgeries. The problem with this… [Continue Reading]
Is Sugar Really Toxic?
I am so pleased and mildly shocked that this eye-opening report on sugar and its toxic effects, was aired on National television. If you are… [Continue Reading]
Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome
I thought it was time for an update since my Casein Confession. I have been dairy-free since last December, a little over three months. Not too… [Continue Reading]
Oh Mega: Part III
Today is part three of our Oh Mega discussion. If you haven’t been following along, in Oh Mega: Part One, we laid the groundwork, with… [Continue Reading]
Oh Mega: Part I
Essential fatty acids or EFAs are coined “essential” because while they are necessary for health, the body cannot make them — we get EFAs from… [Continue Reading]
Detoxification Part II : Healing Foods
I put the cart before the horse yesterday in Part I of our discussion on detoxification. Probably because I started my day with a lovely soak in… [Continue Reading]
How To Take A Detox Bath
A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies we can do to facilitate our body’s natural detoxification system. In this day and age,… [Continue Reading]
The Spice of a Healthy Life
Spices and herbs often times have more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables. I discussed the value of the ORAC score, a method of measuring the… [Continue Reading]
What You Need to Know About Body Mass Index
Few people in the United States would argue that we aren’t an overweight nation. Most are familiar with the statistics that suggest 1/3 of the… [Continue Reading]
Food Allergies, Sensitivities & Intolerances. My Casein Confession
Seven foods are reported to make up 90% of food allergies — peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish, tree nuts and cow’s dairy. The three… [Continue Reading]
Congress Declares SpaghettiOs a Vegetable
In yesterday’s post, I talked about ORAC values, the antioxidant capacity of foods to fight free radicals, those little buggers that contribute to aging and… [Continue Reading]
The Dangers of Gluten
Just what my recipe repertoire needs, another version of healthy gluten-free waffles. Pumpkin waffles this time. At any given time from October to April I… [Continue Reading]
Q & A: Kitchen Overhaul
Dear HLHT, My name is Carol, I’m a Crossfitting female, 23 years of age, with bad sleeping and eating habits. I’m compiling a list of… [Continue Reading]
Saturated Fat, Carbs & Cardiovascular Disease
If you ask the average person what causes heart disease, he or she would probably say dietary fat. Though fat has been vindicated through many… [Continue Reading]
How to Make Almond Milk
Most people attribute dairy sensitivities to lactose, the natural sugar in cow’s milk and milk products. Gastrointestinal distress, bloating, and gas are common symptoms that… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Enchilada Sauce
This week while shopping at Whole Foods, I spotted a new product by Fig Food Co., organic pumpkin in a box. I was excited for… [Continue Reading]
Sugar is Scary Stuff
And so it begins, the holiday season. From Halloween to Christmas, sugary sweet temptations are lurking around every corner. If you are looking to strengthen… [Continue Reading]
6 Mistakes of Weight Training
Have you made the commitment to lifting weights but just aren’t seeing the results you want? You could be making a few mistakes in your… [Continue Reading]
The End of Overeating
Last night’s dinner was a very simple meal, grass-fed ground beef with steamed organic broccoli & carrots. I added some grass-fed butter to the veggies… [Continue Reading]