Category Archives: Food Secrets

10 Reasons You Need Probiotics

Posted on September 25, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently Leave a comment

WHAT are probiotics and why do we keep hearing about them? They are in every yogurt commercial I see. Probiotics are bacteria that exist in our digestive tract. There IS such a thing as good bacteria, and we need to … Continue reading →

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Best Healthy Seasonings and Condiments

Posted on September 3, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently Leave a comment

Getting bored with your veggies? Do your entrees leave you wanting more? Spice. It. Up. So many seasonings are loaded with chemicals: MSG, anti-caking agents. Secretly added gluten with wheat flour. There are probably 20 ingredients you cannot begin to … Continue reading →

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Eat Now, Pay Later.

Posted on June 10, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently Leave a comment

Growing up in the South (quick shout out to Sylvester, GA), I ate from Daddy Pait’s garden, I helped my mom can fruits and vegetables, we sealed and froze soups, jarred pickles and everyone spent significant time cooking food. Even … Continue reading →

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GLORY DAYS.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently Leave a comment

Freshman 101 Wellness Tips Remember your freshman year? All of the new things, new responsibilities, new boundaries, new ways to incorporate freedom into your life? Remember the summer after your freshman year? Coming home to raised eyebrows at how much … Continue reading →

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Weed of Wonder: Cilantro, the Great De-toxifier.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 3 Comments

Don’t take this SUPER LEAF for granted. This herb is not just a random garnish found next to the salsa on the condiment bar at Taco Cabana. It’s a powerful natural detoxifier. There are many well-documented benefits of organic cilantro. … Continue reading →

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Crown me Kale.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 1 Comment

Kale is the leafy green everyone really cool is talking about.  This emerald beauty has found it’s way into the nutrition spotlight and is even referred to as “the new beef.” WHY should I jump on this VEGGIE HUGGER bandwagon?” … Continue reading →

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Organic. Why bother?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 4 Comments

Are organic foods really worth the hype and the extra money? I am gonna break it down quickly for you. Reasons for organic: 1. No harmful pesticides. Many of these pesticides cannot be washed off of the produce–as they penetrate … Continue reading →

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To Juice or Not to Juice

Posted on February 11, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 4 Comments

What an amazing week! The GEM is opened and it is, I must say, FABULOUS. It’s interesting how clean, vibrant things attract bright-eyed, vibrant  people. It is SO much fun being there serving raw juice and smoothies to these SHINY, … Continue reading →

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Twinkie and Wonder Bread workers unite!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 4 Comments

Late night convenience store raids may never be the same. It was announced this week that the folks that bring us Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread filed for bankruptcy. Hold your tears. You wanna know why? Could it be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Dig On Swine…part 1.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by diamondsonyourinside and currently 3 Comments

Pork+Meat Glue+Cult following=McRib Now you know the equation. But do you know what the hell ‘McRib’ is? If you knew, you might think twice about bee-lining it to the drive thru to get you some piggie love. First off, it includes … Continue reading →

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