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Top 5 Health Tips

I recently gave this list to someone and thought it would be nice to share… Bare 5 Top Health Tips 1. Turn off the lights. After the sun goes down, turn off the bright lights. You don’t have to go to sleep but dim the lights. Lamps and counter lights are fine, as is firelight […]

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Thanks, Popcornopolis

Yes, I am once again saying thank you to a food product. First ice cream and now popcorn. **Insert usual caveat claiming how I don’t think this is actually a “health food” and how I believe real food and homemade versions to be the ideal whenever possible** Smart Snacking Popcorn is seen by many to […]

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Oh Those GMOs

Oh GMOs, you dirty little rascals. In the wake of the Prop 37 defeat in California I thought it would be nice to do a quick post on GMOs. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) “… an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” A broad spectrum of organisms and science with thousands […]

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Some Miscellaneous Resources

Here are just a few resources I’ve come across that you may find helpful. Gluten Testing Cyrex Laboratories offers the most accurate and comprehensive gluten tests currently available. Though they need to be ordered through a physician, you can ask your doctor if they would be willing to order it for you. Assay #3 is […]

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Some Other People’s Thoughts

I am constantly researching, reading and listening to people discuss health, wellness and nutrition. I often write down some of these people’s interesting thoughts, advice or declarations to reflect on or pass along to others. Here are some quotes I’ve jotted down the last year or so… “Human beings are not broken by default.” Angelo […]

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Bare 5 Tips: Mar 13, 2012

One of the most effective tips I can offer… Keep Records Keep track of what you’re eating and doing. Simple but so effective. It helps bring such great awareness to your everyday activities and allows you to look back at your behavior if needed. Nutrition journals are fantastic for simply becoming aware of what you […]

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Bare 5 Health Tips: Feb 24, 2012

This is a simple one… Eat protein for breakfast. This doesn’t mean one egg or some fibrous whole grains. Eat some good protein. More is usually better. Protein in the morning will help set the stage for good appetite and hunger control the rest of the day and give your body plenty of nutrient dense […]

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Cleanse? Really…?

“Detox” is all the rage right now. Cleansing programs, pills and juicing protocols are everywhere. Do they work? Sometimes- Yes. More often than not they fail to do what they claim. Although many programs/approaches have some decent foundation, others are literally hogwash. There can be some benefit in nearly every detox or cleansing program but […]

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Bare 5 Health Tips: Feb 3, 2012

Health tip of the week! Have cravings? The body is trying to tell you something. Although the best solution is to address why the cravings exist, often, the only thing that matters in the moment is to not binge on bad food. Here are a few ideas to help… Food Water – make sure it’s […]

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Stay Strong!

Cold and flu season is bearing down on us! With a household of sick family members I thought I would share some immunity boosting goodness: cold and flu prevention tips, behaviors and foods that I have found to be helpful in keeping a strong body and immune system. How To Stay Strong Amidst A Barrage […]

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