According to new research from Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Birmingham, high-intensity interval training can be a time-saving alternative to endurance training. So even though HIIT takes half the time, it can result in the same health benefits that we get from endurance activities
Researchers recruited 16 young sedentary males with an average age [...]
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Interesting news about honey for people who are trying to make better sweetener choices…Remember, just because it’s “natural” doesn’t mean it’s optimal for your health. Honey is a great paleo/GAPS friendly sweetener, but be sure you know where it’s sourced.
According to the food renegade:
76% of grocery store “honey” had no pollen in it!
When buying from [...]
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At Sustain Community Acupuncture we find it unnecessary to add many nutritional supplements into a patients diet. Proper sleep, exercise, a healthy dose of sunlight and eating lots of veggies with moderate servings of healthy proteins and fats gives us most everything we need.
Here, and article by Dr. Roman Sasik, Ph.D sheds some light into [...]
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Mulled wine is a delicious holiday treat. Zest the citrus with a carrot peeler to create large strips. In a large pot add 2 bottles wine, 1/2 the zest, herbs and honey. Simmer wine for 15 – 20 minutes. At this point add the brandy and serve in mugs. Garnish with citrus zest and a [...]
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Paleo meatballs
What could be better then meatballs made from grass fed beef, sausage and more then a few servings of vegetables?
I found this recipe here on Sara Fragoso’s site. Tasty and delicious. You can bake them, crock pot them or cook them in a pan.
Here is the recipie, you’ll have to go to www.everydaypaleo.com for cooking instructions, [...]
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Ingredients:
1 cup sunflower seeds (shelled)
1 cup pumpkin seeds (not shelled)
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup mixed nuts (any variety, NO peanuts)
2 egg whites
2 tbls coconut oil
½ cup coconut milk (canned, unsweetened)
½ cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 350. Pulse seeds, nuts & coconut in food processor until it’s almost flour but a little more [...]
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Ice tea goes with summer the way fireworks go with the Fourth of July. During these warm days and nights as the temperatures stay high and the Santa Ana’s blow hot dry air into San Diego try this delicious cooling mint and lemon tea.
Recipe:
1 bunch fresh mint or mint tea bag,
1 [...]
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Wheat elimination continues to yield explosive and unexpected health benefits.
Dr. Davis talks about the importance of wheat free dieting and its affect on modern disease and the overall changes that occur when patients move away from wheat as a dietary staple:
I initially asked patients in the office to eliminate wheat because I wanted [...]
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