Is Yo-Yo dieting part of your story?  You  lose a few pounds and start to feel great just to have the weight return a few weeks or months later.  You blame your will power and lack of motivation.  You just aren’t strong enough to resist temptation.  Sound familiar?  Followed by berating yourself over your own “poor decisions.”  This is the most common misconception of binge eating and intense food cravings; unfortunately no one talks about what is actually going on inside the body that triggers those insatiable and out-of-control behaviors. Here is a little ..read more

Guest Post from http://healthybutsmart.com Written by: Dr Merry FRCPI PhD Last Updated: 28 January 2019 This article cites 21 scientific papers and reviews 7 popular claims. Introduction Fermentation has been described as ‘a better invention than fire’. Hmmm, I wonder if this just relates to fermented drinks (wines and beers)? Would the same accolade be awarded to fermented foods without the drinks? Fermented foods are beloved of preppers who store away non-perishable nutrient dense foods, just in case. Fermented foods are also popular among the clean foodies for the proposed health bene ..read more

Bone broth has made a huge comeback in recent years due to its health benefits. From aiding in the healing process for a leaky gut to helping fight off infections, bone broth might be just what you need to add into your daily diet. Meanwhile, homemade meat stock also offers numerous health benefits, and GAPS Intro Diet participants consume it with every meal throughout all six phases. Despite both being good for the body, many people confuse bone broth with meat stock. What are the difference between the two? Monica Corrado, a GAPS cooking instructor, reveals the differences between meat stoc ..read more

Is Yo-Yo dieting part of your story?  You  lose a few pounds and start to feel great just to have the weight return a few weeks or months later.  You blame your will power and lack of motivation.  You just aren’t strong enough to resist temptation.  Sound familiar?  Followed by berating yourself over your own “poor decisions.”  This is the most common misconception of binge eating and intense food cravings; unfortunately no one talks about what is actually going on inside the body that triggers those insatiable and out-of-control behaviors. Here is a little ..read more