Cultivating Health

26/10/2021

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

23/03/2021

“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.”

People whose gut bacteria transformed over the decades tended to be healthier and live longer.

09/02/2021

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. 💕

03/12/2020

Green tea, muscadine grape and dark chocolate chemical compounds inhibit an important SARS-CoV-2 enzyme.

07/04/2020

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.

27/09/2019

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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.

12/08/2019

"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

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

12/02/2019

If you want to dedicate yourself to a lifetime of good habits, don’t start at the gym. Start at the office

29/11/2018

Another good reason to stay hydrated! 😄

15/11/2018

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....

15/11/2018

"We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others." - Gloria Steinem

03/05/2018

Great advice on how adaptogenic herbs can help with !

In this episode I’m talking about adaptogens and how to use them to help recover from burnout.

01/05/2018

The Virus That Causes Mono 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

01/03/2018

Love this.

Make yourself happy. Retire from trying to make others happy (or expecting your partner to do the same for you). We are each responsible for our own happiness but share in this beautiful journey together.

14/02/2018

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

Under the Trump administration's new budget proposal, SNAP recipients would receive about half of their benefits as a box of prepackaged food.

04/01/2018

Healthy reasons to eat local.

Why buy local food? Discover the health benefits of eating local food and why choosing local benefits the environment and your community.