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Nuts used to be a go-to in my diet. Trail mix? Check. Almond butter by the spoonful? You bet.They were crunchy, convenient, and marketed as one of the healthiest snacks on the planet. But once I dug deeper—into the science, the digestion, and how they actually affect nutrient absorption—I realized: most “healthy” nuts are just…

Raw milk is making a comeback—and not just with crunchy moms and homesteaders. More people are realizing that this old-school superfood might actually be better than the stuff in plastic jugs at the grocery store. Why? Because raw dairy is real food. It hasn’t been blasted with heat, stripped of its nutrients, or “fortified” to…

We’ve been told to cook with “heart-healthy” oils like canola and vegetable oil. You know the ones—they come in giant plastic bottles and claim to be “light” or “cholesterol-free.” But here’s the deal: those are the worst fats you could be cooking with. When it comes to high-heat cooking—think searing steaks, frying eggs, or crisping…

You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Eat your vegetables.”Broccoli, kale, spinach—pile them high, blend them into smoothies, steam them on the side. It’s been drilled into us that veggies = health. But what if that’s not the full story? What if some of the most celebrated “superfoods” are actually loaded with compounds that irritate your…

Let’s get uncomfortable for a second:We’ve been told our entire lives that fiber is the holy grail of gut health. “Eat your veggies or you’ll get constipated!” Sound familiar? But what if I told you that fiber isn’t essential… and in many cases, it’s actually making your gut worse? If you’re bloated, backed up, or…

Let’s be real—if there’s one thing hiding in your pantry that’s quietly messing with your metabolism, hormones, and inflammation levels, it’s seed oils. They’re in almost everything: salad dressings, chips, “healthy” protein bars, frozen foods, even your favorite organic granola. The crazy part? Most people still think they’re healthy. So let’s break it down. No…