Did you know that the inspiration for Velcro came from a burdock plant? In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral was hiking with his dog when he noticed burrs clinging to his clothes and the dog’s fur. Intrigued, he examined the burrs under a microscope and observed their tiny hooks that latched onto anything with […]
Author Archives: Jen Cloward
I (Jen) started seeing ads all over the internet before Christmas about vibration plates. There were weight loss promises with before and after pictures, buff men doing exercises ON the vibration plates and more health promises than I could count. It looked intriguing (and FUN!) so I decided that I needed to know more about […]
Dr. Anna Cabeca’s book “The Hormone Fix” introduces a unique approach to women’s health combining ketogenic eating with alkaline foods to balance hormones and improve overall well-being. This diet is similar to our Keto Vitality diet that we teach in our Hormone Reset Bootcamps with an added emphasis on alkalizing foods. We always suggest getting […]
Yep! It’s that time of year again. The time of year when it feels like no matter what I do, everyone in my house gets sick! They seem to get sick at the worst times too. But let’s be honest, is there really a good time to be sick. No. Any time is a terrible […]
We make a lot of decisions everyday about what we eat. Some food decisions are made based on time, or lack thereof. Some are based on what our picky kids will eat. But if we’re really being honest, our deepest desire is to treat food as fuel and use it to our greatest benefit to […]
I (Jen) LOVE New Years! I love seeing a brand new calendar with nothing written in it yet. New Year’s feels like a fresh new start with a promise of a new beginning to be and do whatever I can dream up. I set New Year’s resolutions every year and, honestly, promptly loose the paper […]
Forbidden black rice, often called “emperor’s rice,” has a captivating history and impressive nutritional value. This special grain was once reserved for Chinese emperors and was believed to have magical health benefits. Let’s explore its fascinating background and why it’s a great addition to your diet today. A Royal History Black rice has been grown […]
Parsley for your health hasn’t always been a thing. It has a rich history steeped in ancient beliefs and traditions. In Ancient Greece, this herb was closely associated with death and the underworld. The Greeks believed parsley sprouted from the blood of Archemorus, known as the herald of death, and they used it extensively in […]
My (Jen) daughters have really struggled with their monthly cycles, cramping so much that they couldn’t leave the house to live a normal life. They had to keep going but I was really concerned with the amounts of over the counter pain relievers they had to take just to function. They’re both adults now so […]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to grab processed foods that promise convenience and taste. But many of these foods contain ingredients that can be harmful to our health. From artificial sweeteners to strange preservatives, our grocery store shelves are filled with items that might sound more like science experiments than real food. The good […]