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Forget everything you’ve heard about FAT… For decades, medicine and pop culture have told us that eating less fat (and exercising more) is the secret to sustained weight loss, health, and longevity. Yet Americans are sicker and fatter than ever! Clearly, something isn’t adding up. My good friend, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman is on a mission to separate the FAT from Fiction during his upcoming event, The Fat Summit January 25 - February 1 . Register for Free now ! In The Fat Summit January 25 - February 1 , Dr. Hyman will interview 30+ of the world’s top experts, as they reveal the truth about fat—and what it really takes to lose weight, feel great, and reverse chronic disease. Here’s a look at what you’ll discover: Why eating more fat (and less sugar) actually leads to weight loss  Whether or not children should eat a high-fat diet  How carbohydrates impact hunger  The research on red meat (does “grass-fed” really make a difference?)  Ho...

Here's a great salad that's yummy anytime. It comes by way of Kalyn's Kitchen who got the inspiration from a recipe in Bon Appetite Magazine. I changed up a few items and made it my own based on what I have on hand and my food preferences. I chose to include sprouted pumpkin seeds in the recipe to add a nutrient boost. These seeds are very high in protein, low in carbohydrates and contain loads of minerals including iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc, as well as heart-healthy niacin and vitamin B3. Plus sprouting seeds multiples powerful nutrients and unlocks enzymes to super-charge digestion and support optimal wellness. Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Pick up a package of Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds next time you go to Costco. You might also get a package of Go Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seeds while there. Both of these seeds are ingredients for my DIY trail mix . To cut the kale in short strips follow the technique I wrote in the recipe directions. Che...

Gut dysfunction can be linked to virtually every disease and can cause conditions like fatigue, depression, food sensitivities, chronic pain, allergies and more. The Heal Your Gut Summit from January 18-25, will help you understand how these conditions are by and large preventable! Why Attend?  Your gut is the cornerstone of true health, which is why Dr. Josh Axe, Donna Gates and Dr. Eric Zielinski have gathered together more than 30 gut health experts from around the globe to share the evidence-based tools you need to regain control of your health! Register for FREE here! The Heal Your Gut Summit will teach you about:  Healing the gut to boost immunity and fight cancer  Losing weight by improving digestive health  Solutions to recover from irritable bowel syndrome  Balancing hormones and increasing libido  Reversing allergies and autoimmunity with foods and herbal remedies  Attend and listen to the following experts (over 30 in all!):  Josh Axe...

This is a very simple (only five ingredients) and quick recipe to make. The cookies come out soft and chewy when warm from the oven—great time to taste test. Once cooled they become crunchy—many favs this consistency. I like chopped nuts in my cookies, so using crunchy almond butter makes one less ingredient to add. If you don't prefer the nuts, you can use creamy almond butter—your choice. Once you add the almond butter to the sugar mixture, the batter gets real thick and clogs up the beaters. Because of the almond oil in the mixture it does not stick to the beaters and can be easily scrapped off with little waste. In the picture above the cookies are spaced too close. They ended up "growing" into each other. The next batch was spaced three to a row—perfect. Almond Butter Cookies from Chris Pedersen yield 18 cookies category Dessert cuisine Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-Glycemic ingredients 1 large egg 1 C coconut sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp Mexican vanilla 1 C ...

Happy New Year!  Hope you are ready to enjoy 2016. Have you set some goals? Making some productive changes in your life? Perhaps adding more plant-based whole food to your eating? Great! I'm cheering you on ( crowd roar )! For food, supplements, eco-friendly household and personal care products you buy on a regular basis (or even those occasional purchases), I have a great money saver for you. I recently subscribed to Thrive Market and saved $79 over what I would have paid at my local discount market. Yup! That's right! Example: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar $2.95 at Thrive Market is $3.68 at my local discount grocer. The Smart Way to Save Money on Healthy Food Thrive Market offers something for anyone who wants to eat healthy and live well. Thrive has a really nice, curated mix of products to choose from that are the best-in-class organic, non-GMO, vegan, raw, paleo and gluten free. Whatever your healthy shopping desires may be, you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Lik...

Wishing you a Blessed and Merry Christmas. I am grateful for you and your interest in being a healthier self. Looking forward to 2016, let me know what health area you'd like to learn more about—thank you to those I've already heard from. It would be great to hear what you found helpful from Healthy Journey Cafe this past year (scroll past the Related Posts to add your comments). I'll be taking a break until after the New Year. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year celebrations with family and friends. Remember to be grateful for the blessings you have and share with those in your community who have little. I'm thankful for my family and the addition of a new daughter-in-law this past June. What a joy! But we also endured the loss of loved ones this year, leaving holes in our lives that are impossible to fill. Never the less, we have hope because Christmas is about remembering that God became man in a humble stable in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago. The birth of Jesu...

In the short time I've been writing this blog, I'm thrilled to say the tide is turning. Manufacturers have seen a shrinking of their bottom line because YOU have voted with your shopping dollars and shunned foods that contain artificial ingredients (preservatives, coloring, etc) and too much sugar. Last month an article in the New York Times reported that a seismic shift in how people eat has caused big food companies to scramble. Manufacturers are responding by changing their ingredients to reflect the demand for healthier food. I originally wrote about the dangers of manufactured food, particularly in breakfast cereals, back in 2011 called The (Mad) Science of Food Packaging . Let's look at what is coming out of the research labs of the food companies and celebrate the victories consumers have achieved. In Food Makers Try to Paint With Nature's Palette , the Wall Street Journal reported how food companies were replacing artificial ingredients with real food alternati...