by Brenda Watson | Jan 18, 2017 | Children, Crohn's, Diet, The Skinny Gut Diet, Ulcerative Colitis, Uncategorized
For those of you who may have been following me for some time, I’m sure you’re aware that I’ve written many times about the relationship of food to your overall health. The truth is, your diet heals. I’ve even written very specifically relating diet choices to Crohn’s...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 4, 2017 | Adults, Brain, Diet, Longevity, Mental Health, The Skinny Gut Diet, Uncategorized, Vegetables
The time-honored phrase “eat your greens” has taken on a new twist – with a spotlight on lutein. It has to do with “crystallized intelligence” which is the brain’s ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a lifetime. I read about this last...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 27, 2016 | Adults, Diet, Fermentation, General, Probiotics & Gut Flora, The Skinny Gut Diet, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
By now we’ve traversed the majority of the most sinful food offerings this holiday season, and the residuals may still be with us on our hips. No worries. Let’s simply begin again. It’s time to make a few sincere decisions to enjoy some different foods and behaviors...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 8, 2016 | Allergies, Gluten, Gluten Sensitivity, Recipes, The Skinny Gut Diet
Every year the month of December stimulates my “splurge” button – regarding different foods that is. I know I’m not alone. So I’d really like to share with you a chocolate treat I found that manages to be vegan, gluten-free and grain free. It’s even reasonable with...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 23, 2016 | Adults, The Skinny Gut Diet
This year has flown by – and shortly we will be celebrating my favorite holiday – Thanksgiving! I attempt to celebrate every opportunity for simple gratitude, and how lovely to have an entire holiday focused in that way. With great appreciation in mind, I’d like to...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 15, 2016 | Gardening, General, The Skinny Gut Diet, Uncategorized, Vegetables
I’d like to think that farmers are smiling across America (and hopefully receiving a bit more profit from their labor intensive work!) A new craze I read about in the Wall Street Journal takes a second and third look at previously discarded ugly veggies! As you walk...
