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Ghee is a misunderstood kitchen essential for every modern-day whole foods cook. A nutrient-dense culinary gem, it offers a unique, nutty flavor that is excellent for baking, high-temperature cooking and as a delightful spread. In this week's edition of Radiant Life's Recipe Tuesday, learn how to add a flair to your cooking by properly making and using grass fed ghee.

America is the “Inflammation Nation.” According to the Centers of Disease Control, 7 of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States are attributed to chronic low-level inflammation. Last week in our blog, we discussed diet changes to help reduce inflammation. This week we will go into the biology of the issue, and discuss how pharmaceuticals are doing more harm than good.

As the steam from spring rain twists slowly off the ground, and the sun continues its glowing climb to summer heights, I find myself reveling in the advent of weekly farmer’s markets.  Digging out mesh bags and baskets from the back of the coat closet, one can’t help but anticipate with a child-like joy, the hunt for a seasonal array of produce treasures. There's certainly no better way to kick of the season than with ideas for a fresh, colorful salad!

Of all the things we can do to support radiant health, consciously planning for our children is one of the most profound and far-reaching. As we know from Dr. Price’s discoveries, the potential for well-being over the course of our life is to a great extent determined before conception by our parents’ nutritional preparations. Additionally, awareness is growing about the importance of parental belief systems and psychological/emotional well-being before and during pregnancy.

Here at Radiant Life, our team is dedicated to testing all of our featured products thoroughly, and having some fun too. We often find ourselves, fingers covered in coconut oil, laughing over the clinking of pans and scraping every last morsel of delightful food out with a spatula.  We decided that it's time for us to share, and for you to share as well! Starting this week, every Tuesday, we will give a sneak peek into some of our best do-it-yourself cooking adventures, and give everyone an opportunity to discuss some of yours as well!

When it comes to your diet, are you eating foods that are pro-inflammation or anti-inflammation?

30 years ago: 1 in 2,500 children have autism.

Today: 1 in 91 children have autism. The rate is increasing by 10-17% yearly.   

The rates of autism have reached epidemic proportions.  Doctors, pharmaceutical companies and media organizations state there is no hard scientific evidence to point to a cause...  

Happy Earth Day!

Ravaged by the stresses of modern life, a girlfriend and I recently embarked on a celebratory retreat weekend into the mountains of New Hampshire, armed with good music, whole foods and several yoga/relaxation sessions to work on. Along the way, between playing steering wheel drums and sticking our heads out the open windows on the highway, we stopped at a local organic foods store to grab up some products for a “natural facial.” I was shocked to find that each item I grabbed- even the ones in muted, sand-toned bottles, with satisfying names like “Marshmallow Miracle”- contained a slew of ingredients I didn’t recognize. Concerned by this new-found battery of chemicals my friend and I were about to slather all over our skin, we promptly evacuated the aisle and agreed judiciously to leave this piece of our pampering for another day. 

According to Dr. Bruce Fife, coconut oil can help rebalance your brain! The key is found in coconut ketones.