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How Thomas Edison Unintentionally Increased Diabetes
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. [...]
How Negative People Impact Your Health
We have all been around them before – those that can’t stop talking about the ills of the world, of their own life and the lives around them. According to these negative minded people, the world is coming to an end and the quality of life is unavoidably deteriorating. We shouldn’t blame these people for [...]
Tips For a Healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for the things we have. Above all things, I have to say that I’m incredibly grateful for my family – not just my relatives, but also true friends who treat me as if I were their own. The other thing that I am very grateful for is my [...]
Polyunsaturated Fat Linked to Tumor Growth and Greater Cancer Risk
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 [...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Check out last year’s post on tips for having a healthy Halloween Chocolate and peanut butter together may equal harmony; however, the traditional packaged treats are any thing but harmonious. Trans-fat and sugar galore – Halloween is scary enough. That’s why I’ve put together my favorite dark chocolate peanut butter cups, using unsweetened chocolate, a [...]
Apples with Caramel – Refined Sugar Free, All-Natural
This homemade sugar free caramel sauce just rings in Halloween for me. You can use this as a dipping sauce for any fruit you wish (green apples work best), or dip whole apples and let set into “Caramel Apples”. Since I wanted to just keep it simple this time around, I’m sticking to this easy [...]
Healthy Halloween Part Two: “Homemade ‘Twix’ Bars” – Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Gluten Free
It wouldn’t be Halloween, in my opinion, without a candy bar or two. These healthy gluten free candy bars are low-glycemic, gluten-free and contain valuable protein, fiber and antioxidants. Plus, it’s my own version of the Twix candy bars I’ve known my entire life, but without the sugar or artificial ingredients. Here’s a little tutorial [...]
Healthy Halloween Part One: “Midnight Kisses” – How to Make Hershey Kisses
It’s Halloween time, one of my favorite times of the year. In fact, it may just be my favorite time of the year. It’s already getting cool here, and I sip hot apple cider to keep the chill at bay. Also, I’m planning for my healthy Halloween party coming up on October 31st. I will [...]
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s
You may remember my previous post about coconut oil, and the few reasons why I use this oil above all others. Well, there is another benefit to coconut oil that I didn’t mention so I could cover it in its own post. You wouldn’t know it, but coconut oil contains a fat that is showing [...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This all natural pumpkin spice latte is inspired by a beverage that you can get at one of the most famous coffee shops in the world, only during the autumn season. I love autumn–it’s one of my favorite seasons, and when it comes around I find any way I can to use pumpkin and cinnamon. [...]
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Hi, I'm Brandon. I love nutrition, baking and spreading the news about natural health (and dispelling the myths about conventional health!). Often I will be baking in my kitchen while watching Turner Classic Movies. Currently I am studying to be a dietitian, specializing in the holistic form of treatment.
If you have any questions about this site, nutrition, recipes or natural health, please contact me:
brandon @ thehealthyadvocate . com
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Hi, I'm Brandon. I love nutrition, baking and spreading the news about natural health (and dispelling the myths about conventional health!). Often I will be baking in my kitchen while watching Turner Classic Movies. Currently I am studying to be a dietitian, specializing in the holistic form of treatment.
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