I love salads. They can be as simple or as complex as you want them. Typically I like simple, easy to prepare salads, with olive oil and red wine vinegar, along with an assortment of chopped, diced, and shredded vegetables. Creating a salad bar to go along with a meal is an easy task that [...]

Happy birthday to TheHealthyAdvocate.com! Today my website turns 3 years old, and I’m so happy for all the things I’ve accomplished so far, and all the bright things ahead. There is so much to be grateful for, and I’m so happy to be in an age where we can connect on topics that interest us [...]

I wanted to do a brief post about the recent changes that have occurred on this website. Nothing drastic, or extremely urgent; however, in order to promote my website to the fullest and help as many people as I can improve their health and wellness, I thought a simple blog post addressing these changes was [...]

I use baking soda every single day, for oral hygiene, as a skin exfoliant, deodorant, kitchen cleaner and baking leavening. Did you know there are even more reasons to love the magical powers of baking soda? It’s an inexpensive non-toxic product that can help clean drains, calm irritation, smooth the skin and clean and deodorize [...]

My name is Brandon, and I am “The Healthy Advocate”, with a strong desire to simply help others educate themselves on the aspects of true nutrition through fact based science, completely free from industry ties and monetary agendas. Here’s when my “About Me” page gets deep, as I generally do not share my story with [...]

I wanted to share with you my picks for the top health websites that I frequent quite a bit and trust. This list may be updated throughout the year depending on any changes within the sites, but for now here are the top 10 websites I love to visit in regards of natural health, gluten-free [...]

The human touch is powerful in so many ways, containing the power to heal and repair the body, both the physical and emotional bodies. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide released by the pituitary gland, is released in the body when exposed to touch and helps heal and protect the heart, decrease inflammation and reduce stress hormones. Oxytocin [...]

“The Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Kitchen” by Denise Jardine I love cook books, especially those concerning individuals following a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. It should be no surprise that I after receiving a copy of “The Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Kitchen” by Denise Jardine in the mail, I was excited to make almost all of her recipes. [...]

Winter is quickly approaching, the days are getting much shorter, and we’re constantly battling darkness with artificial lighting. Can this undermine our efforts to maintain a healthy weight, blood sugar levels and mood? As a matter of fact it can, yet I don’t think Thomas Edison quite knew that when he invented the light bulb. [...]

If you’re a reader of this blog, and many others associated with ancient nourishing traditions, then you may already be aware that polyunsaturated fats might not be the best option for our health. Unfortunately, many people today buy the myth that these unnatural oils are healthier; however, the science shows this may not be completely [...]