Omega Fatty Acids (3-6-9) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are needed in the proper ratios to maintain balance in the body, fight inflammation and build healthy cells 🙌🏻 It is important to note that like essential amino acids, these are essential fatty acids meaning that the body cannot make them on it’s own and isContinue reading “Omegas 🐟”
Category Archives: Healthy Fats
All about Avocados 🥑
Avocados are a super fat fuel full of monounsaturated fats which are critical for heart health and cell health in general. The healthy fats also help absorb nutrients from other foods and help with brain and nerve health. They are a great food to support both growing bodies and those who want to maintain aContinue reading “All about Avocados 🥑”
Nose to Tail Eating 🍽
When eating meat and seafood, I make an effort to honor the animal and eat as much of it as possible. This includes eating a variety of cuts of meat (bone in cuts included), organ meat (aka offal), and connective tissue (bone broths, oxtail, shanks, etc). At first, I had to get used to eatingContinue reading “Nose to Tail Eating 🍽”
Bolognese Sauce 🍝
Making Bolognese Sauce is simple and can easily be served with a variety of dishes! When made with high quality ingredients, it is a really yummy and nourishing dish 🙌🏻🍝 Simply sauté the ground meat of your choice (beef, bison, pork, turkey, chicken, venison, or a combination) with the fat of your choice (lard orContinue reading “Bolognese Sauce 🍝”
Myth Buster: Eggs 🍳
Today I want to dedicate a post to the humble egg which is often times misrepresented and under appreciated 🍳😵 Eggs have been demonized for their high cholesterol content and many of us have been told to limit our consumption to be “heart healthy”. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret…youContinue reading “Myth Buster: Eggs 🍳”
Health Benefits of Chocolate 🍫
Hey there! What if I told you that chocolate isn’t a candy but actually a good (if enjoyed the right way 😋)! That’s right, cacao is one of the most nutrient dense super foods on the planet, named “food of the gods” (theobroma cacao) by the Mayans 😍 It’s also no surprise that so manyContinue reading “Health Benefits of Chocolate 🍫”
What are Franken-Oils 👹
To PUFA or not to PUFA? 😈 That is not a question… PUFA stands for polyunsaturated fatty acid which is relatively unstable and oxidizes easily. Although we need some PUFAS in our diet like Omega 3, Vegetable oils such as canola and sunflower oil which are used in all kinds of products and cooking containContinue reading “What are Franken-Oils 👹”