Rebecca Jones 
Blood pressure and hypertension are also known as salt’s cousins. Thats what I have heard from everyone. And while salt plays a part in raising blood pressure, its not the whole story. Infact, there’s another known villain which has a vicious part to play here, and yes, its the old familiar one – Sugar. Sugar … Read more
Back when we lived in the rental house, my wife started taking those yellow turmeric pills. She said it makes her achy knees feel a lot better. As a nurse, she has to walk and stand a lot. Once we saw a doctor and asked about the pills, and she said – ‘why dont you … Read more
I used to think the protein shake was the healthiest part of my day. That quick scoop-shake-go routine had become a habit, especially on busy mornings after a workout. One night, I came across an article saying some protein powders may have tiny amounts of heavy metals in them. That blew my mind! I was … Read more
There was a time when my mom suggested taking fish oil pills. I swore by them. I knew they were good for the heart. One day, I figured, more would be better right? I started taking two and sometimes three tablets, per day. After a few week,s I kind of started feeling a little run … Read more
I started those apple cider vinegar or ACV shots ‘cause I saw everyone doing it online. You know, the quick morning drink that boosts metabolism and make you feel like you’ve got your life together? I wont lie, it felt good. Its been a few weeks now, but last week my teeth felt a bit … Read more
I used to grab anythign when the 3PM hunger hit – chips, cookies, leftover pizza or anything handy. My energy crashed after that, so the snack had a coffee followup. Thats when i started paying attention. I realsied these quick fixes were just making me more tired. It’s easy to think of snacking as something … Read more
I used to think a good morning breakfast meant bacon, buttered toast, and an egg. Its the idea of a quintessential american breakfast. But to me, this was nostalgia, and an idea of a beginning a perfect day. And along with that sugary coffee, this was beyond perfect. But somewhere align the way, the egg … Read more
I toss these chia seeds into Yogurt smoothies. My kids love these chia seeds, and call them mini boba, which is hilarious as it’s probably the only bubble tea I can afford every day. Well, honestly, the kids are right. The jelly like texture these turn into, is fun for them and thats what it … Read more
For years, coconut oil has been marketed as a superfat which is clean, and metabolism boosting. I know people who’ve been adding coconut oil to their morning coffee, and have claimed significant benefits. I myself am fond of using coconut oil as a butter substitute for cookies (my son loves those coconut muffins!). Coconut oil … Read more
I used to sneak into the kitchen like a racoon and break off a piece of dark chocolate. Thats my emotional support snack. No matter what I’ve been through in the day, this small piece helped me reset, make peace with the chaos, and somehow gather just enough courage for tomorrow. There’s a quiet, almost … Read more
