I previously did a post on the many health benefits of chia seeds. In this post I am going to add some additional information to supplement that post by answering a few questions. Is there any difference nutritionally between the white and black chia seeds? Some online sources have mentioned the white chia seeds are…
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Guest post by Alicia Howe Hello, it’s great to meet new readers! I am a certified Health Coach working out of Illinois, and Dr. Chappus has graciously allowed me to share this guest post on his blog. We met via Twitter, where we began discussing organic versus local food. The “organic versus local” argument is…
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Inflammation is the immune systems response when the body becomes injured, irritated or infected – This is a normal reaction. Inflammation becomes a problem when it is chronic – The healthy cells of the body are attacked instead of being protected. Chronic inflammation contributes to cancer, heart disease and all chronic degenerative diseases. Chronic inflammation…
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I don’t think people should rely heavily on supplementation. A healthy, whole food diet should provide the bulk of the body’s nutritional requirements. That being said, there are 2 supplements that you should consider taking – vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Vitamin B12 – This nutrient is crucial for the creation of red blood cells…
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Kombucha is a fermented beverage rumored to have been originally brewed in China over 2000 years ago. It is produced by fermenting a sugary tea using a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). The SCOBY is disc shaped and it sits on top of the beverage as it ferments. It converts the sweet tea…
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