Heavy metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic have been shown to increase blood pressure and raise the risk of heart disease. These metals can accumulate in your system over time, interfering with metabolic processes that support cardiovascular health.
How heavy metals affect your heart
Damages blood vessels
Increases oxidative stress leading to arterial plaque buildup
Increases blood pressure
How to reduce exposure
Filter drinking water using a system certified to remove heavy metals.
Limit consumption of high-mercury fish like king mackerel and swordfish.
Avoid lead-containing cookware and glassware.
Heavy metals can impact more areas than just the heart.
When pasta is cooked and then cooled for 24 hours, its starch structure changes. Some of the digestible starch becomes resistant starch, which the body processes more slowly. This not only helps reduce blood sugar spikes but also feeds good gut bacteria, working as a natural prebiotic.
Reheating the cooled pasta actually amplifies the effect. Studies suggest this simple trick—cook, cool, and reheat—can cut the glycemic impact of pasta by up to 50%. It’s a small shift in meal prep with big benefits for blood sugar control and gut health.
This time the story comes from one of my happy shoppers and this is what she had to say about Berberine.…
“So a couple of months ago i went to the ER because I felt off and just felt like i was going to pass out. Well, my glucose level was over 450! That was scary! I have been nervous about taking chemical meds for diabetes—I just don’t know. I saw the Wellness Store has this great product called Berberine, and I decided to try it out. I have been taking only one a day—you can take two a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. I found this pill to be a life saver! There are a lot of benefits taking Berberine and one of them is to help with glucose levels. Without the Berberine and eating right, my blood sugars hovered around 135-170. With the Berberine, my glucose levels have been around 87-110—that’s a huge difference! PLUS, I am also down 15 pounds! I will have to find my bloodwork and compare it to the new bloodwork that I will be having done next month. This is a great product!”
In our household, our #1 focus is balancing blood sugars. Your blood sugars impact cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimers, kidney disease, eye disease, neuropathy, hearing impairment, skin infections, etc.
I’m always looking for ways to have healthy sweet treats that still taste amazing, so I’m super excited to discover some baking mixes that don’t spike the blood sugar. (Imagine pancakes with 11gr of protein and only 2gr of sugar. Brownies with zero sugar. Muffins with 5gr of protein and 2 gr of sugar.) How?
They are sweetened with ALLULOSE. You may not have heard of Allulose like you heard about stevia or monk fruit, so here are the details:
It tastes like sugar but without the calories. It’s a rare sugar that occurs naturally in small amounts in foods like figs, raisins, and maple syrup.
It doesn’t spike your blood sugar or insulin.
It is DIABETIC FRIENDLY. This is HUGE for anyone (like me) managing insulin resistance, PCOS or just trying to stabilize energy and hunger.
It is absorbed by the body but NOT metabolized, so it passes through without impacting glucose levels!
It doesn’t feed bad gut bacteria. Unlike some other sweeteners, like Maltitol, it doesn’t ferment in the gut, which means less bloating, gas and sugar cravings.
It supports gut health by protecting the gut lining and reduces inflammation—unlike some sugar substitutes that can wreak havoc on your digestion.
It tastes legit! There is NO WEIRD AFTERTASTE. It just tastes like real sugar because it basically is real sugar.
Sweetness without the carb count and great for baking.
For those of you who count your macros, follow KETO or trying to reset your hormones, this Allulose doesn’t count towards net carbs.
When people chase weight loss, they obsess over the scale.
But what really matters isn’t just weight loss, it’s fat loss…….specifically visceral fat loss.
Visceral fat isn’t the fat you can pinch.
It’s the fat wrapped around your organs — your liver, kidneys, intestines, quietly pumping out inflammatory signals that wreck your metabolism, your hormones, and your heart health.
Why is it dangerous?
• It’s a major source of inflammatory estrogen — the kind that does not show up on a standard blood panel but still fuels stubborn fat storage, hormone-driven cancers, and disease.
• It triggers insulin resistance, setting the stage for diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune issues.
• It’s metabolically active — but in all the wrong ways — keeping your body trapped in low-grade inflammation.
And here’s what no one tells you:
Popular weight loss drugs like semaglutides (Ozempic, Wegovy) aren’t targeting visceral fat.
It’s often the last place your body loses fat, if it loses it at all.
It’s been said that losing weight without losing visceral fat is like redecorating a house that’s on fire.
Not all weight loss is good weight loss.
If you’re not losing visceral fat, you’re not fixing the real problem.
InBody scans measure visceral fat by sending a harmless electrical current through your body, which encounters resistance based on the distribution of body fat, muscle mass and water content. It’s more than a number on a scale.
Real health isn’t smaller pants — it’s less inflammation. Less disease risk. More life.
Hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight, midsection bloating and inflammation, restless nights—oh, the joys of perimenopause and menopause. Seriously, who decided this was the game plan? Luckily, there are some absolute game-changers that have been helping so many friends, family, and teammates feel like themselves again.
Berberine – Helps keep blood sugar in check and supports metabolism, making that midsection weight a little less stubborn.
Peak Performance – Kicks sluggish energy to the curb, because crashing by 2 PM is not the vibe.
FocusAP – Clears the brain fog and sharpens focus, so you don’t walk into a room and forget why you’re there.
Luminex – Helps take the edge off mood swings, because life doesn’t come with a warning label for “brace yourself, I woke up cranky.”
EstraVal – Eases hot flashes, night sweats, and the hormonal rollercoaster—because nobody has time to feel like a human furnace.
Vitamin D3 – Supports bone health and immune function, because strong bones and a happy immune system matter more than ever.
Florify – Keeps gut health on point, which plays a bigger role in hormone balance than most people realize.
MelaOut – Helps quiet the nervous system and promote relaxation, so actually sleeping is a thing again.
Hearing how much these have TRULY helped the women in my world has been wild—this phase of life doesn’t have to be a struggle!
Allulose. Is a rare sugar that’s found naturally in small amounts in foods like figs, raisins, and maple syrup but here’s why WE are using it.
It tastes like sugar, acts like sugar in recipes, but doesn’t spike your blood sugar the way traditional sugar does. Unlike typical sugars, allulose is absorbed by the body but not metabolized for energy. That means it passes through the body with minimal impact on blood glucose or insulin levels. In fact, several studies have shown that allulose can even help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, making it a powerful tool for anyone watching their glucose whether for weight management, metabolic health, or conditions like prediabetes or diabetes.
My favorite perk? Allulose helps reduce the net carbs of a product! Whoop whoop! Since your body doesn’t use it like regular sugar, you can subtract it from the total carb count — just like fiber or sugar alcohols — when calculating net carbs.
This is also R3 approved!
The pancake, muffin and brownies mixes were formulated using allulose as well —plus they are gluten free and packed with fiber and protein. Another win on my weight journey!
I read this write up from a well respected international nutritionist and I found it fascinating:
“The best kept secret in nutrition has been kept under wraps for over 70 years.
This is it: MINERALS ARE THE SPARK of LIFE and ARE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN VITAMINS.
“Every single cell relies on life-sustaining minerals for numerous bodily functions. And there are over seventy trillion cells in the human body, each one acting like a catalyst to keep your biological battery going and help it hold a charge.
If your multivitamin doesn’t include vital trace minerals like molybdenum, manganese, and boron, it’s not supporting your body—it’s depleting your life force. Those ingredients are the missing links to the detox, hormone, and bone pathways that are under daily attack in our toxic world.
Molybdenum: A cellular purifier. It detoxifies aldehydes (byproducts of yeast, alcohol, and petrochemicals) and clears sulfur buildup that can tank your energy. If you have candida, migraines, or sluggish detox — you need this.
Manganese: Absolutely vital for pituitary support, antioxidant defense, and strong bones. Most multis leave this out entirely — a major oversight for women over 40.
Boron: The hormone and bone builder. This powerful trace mineral boosts estrogen and testosterone metabolism, helps activate vitamin D, and improves calcium-magnesium balance.
You won’t find these in your average drugstore formula. But they’re foundational for lasting health, graceful aging, and resilient detox pathways. I’ve watched fads come and go—but what never changes is the need for real nutrients in the right forms that your body can actually absorb.”
This information made me go check my multivitamin. Yep… I’m good!
Did you know most of our food today is empty of nutrients? Even when we try to eat healthy… our soil is depleted, and our bodies aren’t getting what they need to thrive. That’s why quality supplements are a MUST for everyone!
But remember, you can’t just use any supplement… you need ones that are:
High absorption (so your body can actually use them!)
Made with clean, high-quality ingredients.
Affordable.
Shipped directly from the manufacturer..(No middleman = better value)
Without proper nutrients, our bodies break down, but with the right support, we can:
• Reduce inflammation,
• Strengthen immunity,
• Boost energy,
• Sharpen focus and…
• support every system in the body!
I’m so grateful I found a brand that checks ALL the boxes.
High absorption (so your body can actually use them!)
Hayseeds Creative 