Let’s talk about condiments. They add flavor to your food but most store-bought condiments contain ingredients that you should avoid both for health and dietary reasons. These condiments contain a lot of preservatives and the dreaded high fructose corn syrup! We have put together a list of some simple recipes to make your own. Give them a try today! Ketchup 3 6-oz cans/jars of organic tomato paste ½ cup white vinegar 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. molasses 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. dry mustard A pinch of each of the following (to taste)- cinnamon, cloves, alls...

At GOLO, we love spices! Who doesn’t? Without them, all of our food would be bland. You may think that the spice blends on the grocery store shelves are safe but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Believe it or not, many spice blends contain very harmful ingredients. They contain MSG, anti-caking agents, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, soy and corn derivatives that are mostly likely GMO. Mostly spices are also “sterilized” with small doses of radiation. (Eeek!) It’s super easy to make the blends that you find at the store and what’s better is you’ll be saving money! T...

If you are a woman you know the feeling- when it’s that time of the month and there’s cramping, bloating and intense cravings. It’s not good - especially when you are on a weight loss journey and what you crave is bad for you. This happens because during menstruation, the body is under stress. Stress fuels cortisol production, which stimulates our appetite. Also, PMS can drop our serotonin levels, which makes us seek out processed, salt and sugar filled foods. Unbeknownst to a lot of women, there are a lot of things that you can do to try to beat the cravings and prevent yourself from getti...

Of all of the unhealthy food and drinks we have available to us on a daily basis, soda has got to be one of the worst. It is also one of the hardest habits to break. Today, we are going to look at what makes it so unhealthy, what happens to your body when you stop drinking it, and some tips on how to quit for good! The ingredients in soda are truly terrifying. High fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, brominated vegetable oil, and sodium benzoate to name a few. Some even have artificial colorings, such as Yellow 5. The amount of sugar is also sca...

Apple cider vinegar– it’s a hot topic lately. Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits of drinking it, give you some suggestions on ways to drink it and even how to make your own! Apple cider vinegar (or ACV for short) has been used a remedy for a number of ailments since around 5000 BC! It is made from apple cider that has undergone fermentation to form probiotics and enzymes. This combination has benefits that can: regulate blood sugar levels ehance weight loss efforts lower cholesterol reduce blood pressure relieve symptoms of acid reflux Other uses for ACV include: Boosting gut ...

Most of us have heard of the importance of Omega 3s, but do you know about Omega 6s & 9s? These are all examples of “fatty acids.” Most of our internal systems require fatty acids to work properly, including your skin, respiratory system, circulatory system, brain and organs. Let’s take a look at each one. Omega 3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) is an essential acid that improves brain function and may fight against cardiovascular disease. Omega 3 can also help with asthma, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, skin disorders, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, depression, macular de...

Many of us like to relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine. But is this treat unhealthy? There are no nutrition labels to look at so how are you supposed to know? You can find information supporting the health benefits and risks, but most studies agree that 1 glass of wine a day can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. What makes wine healthy? Today, we are going to look at the 4 healthiest wines and why you should choose them! • Pinot Noir- contains the highest amount of resveratrol, which protects from oxidative stress and free radical damage, can lower the affects of aging, and ha...

The human body requires a lot of nutrients to work correctly. Today, we are going to discuss the 7 most common deficiencies, the signs of the deficiencies, and the foods that you can eat to obtain the nutrients. Iron is the main component of red blood cells. Symptoms of deficiency are fatigue, brittle nails, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, lightheadedness. You can get iron from foods like spinach, dark chocolate, lentils, beef, eggs, oysters, broccoli, fish, and poultry. Iodine is essential for normal thyroid function. Symptoms of deficiency are enlarged thyroid glands (goiter), fa...

The Ketogenic, or Keto, Diet is another diet that was created for one purpose- to treat children suffering from epilepsy. It was then marketed for another reason – weight loss! More recently, the Keto diet has become one of the more popular fad diets, largely due to the fact that many celebrities have claimed to have lost weight on it and are marketing all types of supplements, books, subscriptions, etc. based on the keto diet. Is all the hype worth it? And how does it work? The diet is named after the fuel molecules your body produces called ‘ketones’. Ketones are an additional supply of f...

Today’s article is about carrageenan- something that is found in a lot of foods, but not a lot of people know about it. This food additive has been in the headlines a lot lately with many calling on the FDA to do further research on its use. Carrageenan is derived from red algae, which is then processed through an alkaline procedure to produce a “natural” food ingredient. It is widely known for it’s inflammatory properties, meaning that it actually causes inflammation. It is used as a food additive, and it carries no nutritional value at all. Its unique chemical structure makes it useful as...