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Focus on Fiber

June 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

I have noticed in my time writing this blog that almost every time I focus on a healthy food, it boasts having a big dose of fiber.  Fiber is a necessary component of a complete diet.  The term refers to the edible part of plants that is not easily digested by the body.  Fiber is […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, colon cancer, diabetes, Fiber, flax, fruit, healthy gut, hemorrhoids, insoluble fiber, ldl, microbiome, oatmeal, poop, soluble fiber, stool, veggies

Why You Need Fat in Your Life

March 1, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Why You Need Fat In Your Life Over the years, fat has become a dirty word because it has been blamed for obesity, diabetes and a whole host of other health problems.  This bad rap is unfortunate because you need to consume healthy fats for your body to survive.  Fat, along with protein and carbohydrates, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cell membranes, chia, diabetes, energy, fat, flax, Trans Fat, Vitamin A, vitamin d, vitamin k

Omazing Omega’s

April 1, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Fat is one of the macro nutrients necessary for survival.  Fat is an essential nutrient necessary for normal body function. It supplies energy, is necessary for absorption of fat soluble vitamins, keeps our bodies warm, protects our organs, helps make hormones and forms the structure of cell membranes.  It is imperative you include healthy fats […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: brain, eggs, Fatty Acids, flax, grass fed beef, omega 3, omega 6, poultry, salmon, tuna

Focus on Flax

September 18, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Flax seeds are tiny, brown seeds that are the richest sources of a plant-based healthy omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world.  The ALA in flax can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and maintain GI health by reducing gut inflammation.  This versatile seed is used in baking, for feeding chickens […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: ala, alpha linolenic acid, anti oxidants, Anti-Inflammatory, cancer fiber, eggs, flax, hormone balance, insoluble, omega 3, soluble, vegan

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