Modern vitamins and supplements are a MASSIVE, TOXIC scam. Almost every vitamin on the market is sourced from China and made by fermenting bacteria with sewer sludge, metals, corn syrup, and other garbage. And that is not an exaggeration... - B12 is made by fermenting GMO bacteria with corn syrup, cyanide, and cobalt. - B1 is made from coal tar and ammonia. - Folate comes from petroleum byproducts. - Omega-3s? Rancid. - Multivitamins? Chemical industry leftovers. - Vitamin Cs have ascorbic acid. Synthetic vitamins are a massive scam and do not contain the energy of the real thing. The word “vitamin” didn’t even exist before the 20th century. Pharma just isolated, patented, and manufactured them, turning them into a billion-dollar product no one can actually verify. Today, we don’t even know if these synthetic versions match the nutrients found in real food. Whole-food vitamin C comes from real fruits like golden kiwis, oranges, and pineapples, etc., which gives a complete vitamin C complex and not just isolated ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is only the outer shell of the vitamin C molecule, which is why synthetic versions often fail to deliver tangible benefits (see picture below). Whole-food vitamin C includes bioflavonoids, cofactors, and enzymes that your body needs actually to absorb and use it. It’s the form nature designed… not the one cooked up in a chemical vat. So if you are taking vitamins, make sure they are from foods. That is why we like to use supplements from Standard Process, Systemic Formulas, Doctor's Research, etc., because they are from foods.

A little while ago, I covered how much proteins we should consume on a daily basis. Now I will answer how much fat we need to eat in order to reach optimum health. Every day, we need to consume 60-70% of our calories in fat. By fat I mean coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, butter, ghee, bacon grease, tallow, cheese, meat, organ meats, fish, and seafood. These are the best options for fat. More than 98% of Americans are deficient in fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The reason is that we do not consume enough fats! The work of Dr. Weston Price clearly shows that the healthiest people on the planet are the ones who consume the most fats. The problem is that we have been told since the 60s that fats are bad for us so people stopped eating as much. Consequently, we have observed a higher incidence of chronic health issues like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc. So the key to help reversing health issues is to eat less carbs/sugar and more fats!

Just what is a holiday health hangover? The holidays are full of big meals, eating foods that are not optimal for health, late-night drinks with family, gift-giving, watching seasonal films, and sleeping in. When it comes time to return to our nine-to-fives and resume our routines, complete with meetings, deadlines, school pick-ups, and so on, you may feel overwhelmed and fatigued. That’s what we mean when we say holiday health hangover! It’s also sometimes referred to as post-vacation depression. Many things can leave you feeling this holiday hangover after a busy season. Your schedule, the people you’re with, the food and beverages you consume, jet lag from travel... Instead of trying to just ‘carry on,’ regardless of how you feel, it’s crucial to recognize and identify the feeling, so you don’t end up burnt out before the year even begins. Here are some things to consider that may cause you to feel a holiday hangover. And read on for handy hints to help you get back to your most productive, happy, and healthy self without a hitch. Holiday Food Hangovers Holiday food hangovers are very real. The holidays are filled with sweet and savory foods that are usually richer than your daily meals. This may affect your blood sugar levels and upset your body’s balance, resulting in mood changes, fatigue, and digestive issues. Of course we recommend you try and stick to your recommended eating plan, but we know that isn't always realistic. Here are some common food issues that may be the culprit of your health hangover: Too Much Sugar When the holidays arrive, so do all of our favorite sweets. Just the smell of seasonal baking can encourage a host of sugar cravings. It can be easy to get carried away by the indulgent holiday spirit and all of the tasty goodies constantly available. After the holidays, it can be challenging to cut down on all the allowances you made for yourself during the season. Here are a few ways to begin: - Try a different approach if it’s too hard to cut down on added sugars and sweet temptations immediately after the holidays. Choose one favorite as you would during the holidays, and slowly start to eat smaller portions of it through the next few weeks.