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Sleep Deprivation Side Effects

Sleep deprivation can cause many harmful and potentially long term side effects. New parents and college students can agree with me when I say how much sleep is missed when you are not getting enough of it. Below are a few side effects that can come from lack of sleep: Short Term: Decreased performance and…

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Healthy Fats

We all need fat but only as long as it’s healthy fat. Below are a few types of healthy fats: Healthy Oils: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or EVOO as Rachael Ray calls it) and organic coconut oil both show anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective properties. Even though coconut oil is primarily a saturated fat, it’s comprised mostly…