Archive | February, 2009

Cholesterol Is for Lovers

By on February 12, 2009 in Autism, Preconception, Pregnancy & Fertility

For the past 60 years, we have heard more and more about the evils of cholesterol and why we need to avoid it. But would you believe me if I told you that cholesterol is not a villain, but is incredibly vital nutrient to every cell in the body?The anti-cholesterol theory has been full of [...]

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Eating Whole Foods in Costa Rica

By on February 3, 2009 in Costa Rica, Health

Since Costa Rica has become a popular eco-friendly destination for nature lovers, I was really looking forward to some down-home native cooking during our time there. How horrified I was to discover no more than 3 vegetables at most of the farmers markets: broccoli, cauliflower and string beans — hardly tropical crops! But it didn’t [...]

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