If green foods scare you, you’ve never had an avocado, or found the right ways to use avocado. There is a reason for all the guac-induced madness that exists in American society today. Little omega-3 pushing miracles, these fruits—yes fruits, not vegetables—pack all of the right nutrition and flavor into any meal. Avocados dish out heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. And, according …

You know that one person in your life who seems to have it made? They’re always smiling, they have great energy, they look vibrant, and they seem to enjoy every second of their day? Chances are good that they’re a generally healthy person overall. And chances are also good that they practice certain habits to make sure of it. Because …

In my book How Not to Die, I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of everything I try to fit into my daily routine.  In my book How Not to Die, I suggest we try to center our diets around whole plant foods. Some plants are healthier than others, though. Apparently, you can live for extended periods eating practically nothing but white potatoes, for example, and, by definition, that would …

Ketogenic Low Carb Meal Plans sent right to your email each week! Low-Carb, Keto and Fasting Meal Plans Getting your family on board to eating low carb and keto can be a challenge. I’ve done it alone for many years and never wanted to make separate meals for myself and my family. That’s why I create easy, family friendly, picky …

You hear so much about weight loss these days, whether you’re watching TV, scrolling through social media or talking with friends. Lots of the information about what to eat and not to eat, what to do and not to do, can be confusing or even wrong. These misconceptions discourage too many guys from trying to shed excess pounds or keep …

Name: Nancy Age: 85 Occupation: Retired teacher Meal Plan: Balance 1,200 Favorite Meal: Waffles with Cream Cheese Start-Date: April 2019 Starting Weight: 200 Height: 5’2” Pounds Lost: 50 pounds Activity Level: I haven’t been able to walk for 22 years, but I do love chair volleyball! When I get a craving, my go-to trick is: I drink ice tea. It’s …

In my previous articles on oil pulling, I discussed how the ancient practice may be no more effective than swishing with plain water for plaque and gingivitis, doesn’t whiten your teeth, and may even worsen dental erosion. What about oil pulling to treat tooth sensitivity? About a quarter of people have sensitive teeth, for example, experiencing aching sensations when drinking …

This Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is made low carb secretly using cauliflower as the base and no one will know! It’s low carb, keto, gluten free, nut free and grain free! My New & Improved Method makes this a much easier casserole to get on the table fast! WHAT IS A CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE? A cheeseburger casserole is essentially a… Read More » …

With mouthwatering aromas wafting through the air and tempting treats visible in all directions, the beach boardwalk can easily feel like a diet disaster waiting to happen. Fortunately, with just a little bit of forethought and planning, you can seek out some of the healthier choices like dry-roasted nuts, a single serving of frozen yogurt or even corn on the …

What evidence exists to suggest oil pulling can effectively treat serious diseases, such as paralysis, meningitis, cancer, and AIDS?  I’ve produced videos on how coconut oil is safe to put on your hair or put on your skin, but you certainly don’t want to eat it. In fact, you may not even want to be in the same kitchen when coconut oil is being heated. I don’t know where people got the idea it’s safe to use for cooking. Coconut oil …