Cultivating Health

Time for some accountability: I owe honey🍯 an apology.

In the past, I have written about honey and recommended that people avoid it at all costs. This position was based on the fact that honey has a very high sugar content. In fact, the actual fructose content in most batches of honey is around 40 percent, but this percentage can vary wildly from 21 to 43 percent due to how and where the honey is harvested and processed. When digging deeper into the literature about this sweet nectar from nature, I discovered that science supports the idea that it may not be so bad after all. But, as I write about in my new book, DROP ACID (www.dropacidbook.com) We may be able to make a small space for honey in our lives.

In fact, several human trials have indicated that honey consumption is associated with better insulin response and better blood glucose levels. Some researchers have gone so far as to characterize honey as a “novel anti-diabetic agent” in terms of its effects on both the liver and pancreas where it has been shown to improve blood sugar control, and the gastrointestinal tract where it positively modifies the gut microbiota.

So, have I changed my position on honey? Yes, and that’s a reflection of how scientific research continues to inform us. Research I share in my new book, DROP ACID ➡️ www.dropacidbook.com

And my promise to you is that I will continue to change my position(s) any time science starts to align behind findings that support lifestyle modifications associated with improved health outcomes, whether or not they're in harmony with my earlier recommendations. This is about getting you the information you need to protect your health, not my reputation.

Pre-order today and read more in DROP ACID ➡️ www.dropacidbook.com

“People who had the most changes in their microbial compositions tended to have better health and longer life spans. They had higher vitamin D levels and lower levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. They needed fewer medications, and they had better physical health, with faster walking speeds and greater mobility.”

A Changing Gut Microbiome May Predict How Well You Age People whose gut bacteria transformed over the decades tended to be healthier and live longer.

I’ve got some big news for you! This is something I’ve been working on for a while now, and I’m so excited to finally be able to tell you all about it. Allow me to introduce two new friends of mine: Their names are Waffles and Mochi. And on March 16, we’ll be launching a new children’s show on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. It’s all about good food: discovering it, cooking it, and of course, eating it. These two will take us on adventures all around the world to explore new ingredients and try out new recipes. Kids will love it, but I know that adults will also get plenty of laughs—and some tips for the kitchen.

In many ways, this show is an extension of my work to support children’s health as First Lady—and to be quite honest, I wish a program like this had been around when my girls were young. I also know that this is a difficult time for so many families, and I’m hopeful that this delightful show can bring a bit of light and laughter to homes around the world. That’s why as part of the show’s commitment to helping families during the pandemic, we’re working with our partners at Partnership for a Healthier America to get fresh ingredients to families in need across the country so they can cook together at home.

So that’s what is all about. I can’t wait for you and your children to join us on our adventures on March 16. 💕

Chemical Compounds in Foods Can Inhibit a Key SARS-CoV-2 Enzyme Green tea, muscadine grape and dark chocolate chemical compounds inhibit an important SARS-CoV-2 enzyme.

We're keeping our COVID-19 Food Assistance Resource Guide updated on a daily basis. Use our guide to find food for seniors, families with children, and residents experiencing food insecurity. We also have resource lists for restaurants, farmers, and residents who want to volunteer! Check it out here: http://pgcfec.org/resources/covid-19-resources.html. We also have the resource page in Spanish here: http://pgcfec.org/resources/recursos-covid-19.html.

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Dandelions Are Not Weeds! They Build Bones Better Than Calcium, Cleanse the Liver and Heal Eczema After reading these top health benefits of dandelion, you'll start picking them from your yard to use medicinally instead of destroying them with sprays.

"In a study from July in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers found that the average apple contains about 100 million bacteria. Most are inside, not on the skin. They came from many different taxa—as opposed to the probiotic-supplement pills, which tend to be only one type of bacteria. Of the millions of bacteria in any given apple, very rarely are any the sort that cause diseases; most are innocuous or even beneficial."

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/08/probitoic-foods/595687/?fbclid=IwAR2A267tDAI6PsPy7iGJ0tJ2Jn8chkqtrILw6spa3cFt4vA7fZn-3jMHDSI

The Best Probiotics An apple contains about 100 million bacteria—a more diverse range than any dietary supplement.

Forget standing desks: to stay healthy, you've got to move all day If you want to dedicate yourself to a lifetime of good habits, don’t start at the gym. Start at the office

Another good reason to stay hydrated! 😄

Scientists Verify Elderberry Beats the Flu, Prevents Colds & Strengthens Immunity This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr. Axe. Looking for a natural remedy that has a very long history of medicinal use? There’s evidence that the elderberry may have been cultivated by prehistoric man. There are also recipes for elderberry-based medications dating back to....

Your 4-Step Plan to Transform Negative Self-Talk Into Self-Kindness "We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others." - Gloria Steinem

Great advice on how adaptogenic herbs can help with !

[Podcast] Adaptogens & Burnout In this episode I’m talking about adaptogens and how to use them to help recover from burnout.

The Virus That Causes Mono Linked To Seven Autoimmune Diseases

Common Virus Linked To Seven Autoimmune Diseases A growing body of research suggests that viral DNA or proteins introduced into the body can contribute toward the development of serious diseases long afte

This will have a huge impact on the health of SNAP recipients as well as our farmers and farmers markets. This is unacceptable.

"Buried in the 2019 budget proposal is a barely-baked plan to replace half of the money that would normally go to SNAP benefits, which recipients can use at the grocery store or farmers market, with a “Blue Apron-type” box of food. Each “America’s Harvest Box,” as they’re being called, would include exclusively non-perishable items, like cereal, powdered milk, canned fruits and vegetables, and tinned meat and fish. The proposal says that these shelf-stable foods will be “100 percent US grown and produced,” and that it would save $129 billion over the next ten years."

https://modernfarmer.com/2018/02/americas-harvest-box-trumps-proposal-for-a-blue-apron-type-snap-food-stamps-program/?utm_source=Modern+Farmer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b2c5c816b0-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8a89c7e43-b2c5c816b0-75821222&mc_cid=b2c5c816b0&mc_eid=b0e383334c

"America's Harvest Box": Trump's Proposed "Blue Apron-Type" Food Stamps Program - Modern Farmer Under the Trump administration's new budget proposal, SNAP recipients would receive about half of their benefits as a box of prepackaged food.

Healthy reasons to eat local.

Why Buy Local Food? It’s Healthier for You and Better for the Environment Why buy local food? Discover the health benefits of eating local food and why choosing local benefits the environment and your community.

“Adrenal fatigue is a metaphor for overwhelm, an epidemic that is largely treatable through awareness, diet and lifestyle choices”

Adrenal Fatigue: Diagnosing the Burnout Epidemic | BEST SELF MAGAZINE Dr. Aviva Romm diagnoses the Adrenal Fatigue Revolution and the 'burnout' epidemic, offering proven solutions through awareness, diet and lifestyle choices.

High-Pesticide Fruits and Vegetables Correlated With Lower Fertility Rates, Says Study. Thanks for sharing Red Tree Farmstead!

High-Pesticide Fruits and Vegetables Correlated With Lower Fertility Rates, Says Study - Modern Farmer The study adds to a growing body of research about the relationship between pesticides and fertility.

Great advice from Dr. Ernest Carter!

Prince George's County Health Department, staff speak about health statistics in Prince George’s County as well as the mind, body, spirit connection in the prevention of type 2 at Food Day.

Another gem from Rosemary Gladstar and The Science and Art of Herbalism Online and Home Study Course.

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"What he found is that his 2002 theory—or, rather, the strong suspicion he had articulated back then—appeared to be borne out. Across nearly 130 varieties of plants and more than 15,000 samples collected from experiments over the past three decades, the overall concentration of minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron had dropped by 8 percent on average. The ratio of carbohydrates to minerals was going up. The plants, like the algae, were becoming junk food."

The great nutrient collapse The atmosphere is literally changing the food we eat, for the worse. And almost nobody is paying attention.

What is A2 milk and how does it differ from other ? The answer may surprise you. http://ecofarmingdaily.com/what-is-a2-milk/

What is A2 Milk? – Eco-Farming Daily A2 milk: The difference between beta-caseins A1 and A2 is a single amino acid. A2 has the amino acid proline at position 67 in its strand of 209 amino acids that form the protein, whereas A1 has the amino acid histidine at position 67. Related

I always recommend my clients consume dairy products if they eat them. Check out his interesting article in TIME.

The Case Against Low-Fat Milk Is Stronger Than Ever If you're still drinking skim, read this

Does your milk come from grazing cows?

Why your ‘organic’ milk may not be organic Consumers can pay double for that label. But critics say big farms can fall short of standards.

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Trump Agriculture Dept to roll back Michelle Obama’s health school lunch standards Sonny Perdue will make the announcement next week while eating lunch with elementary school students.