GOLO Wellness Blog

Assorted spices in bowls
Food & Nutrition
Make your own spice blends

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-cakin...

By Eden Covington on May 03, 2018
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Open jar of peanut butter with a spoon scooping some out
Food & Nutrition
Why You Should Avoid Peanuts & Peanut Butter

When you think about peanuts or peanut butter, you probably think: quick snack, good source of protein and some healthy fats. On the surface, you’re right but the thing is, these little guys have some other features that make them not so good so, keep reading… First and foremost, a peanut is actu...

By Eden Covington on December 29, 2017
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Bowl of brightly colored cereal
Food & Nutrition
The Truth About Food Dyes

Food dyes are chemical substances that were developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it an enhanced color. The first artificial food coloring was created in 1856 from coal tar, but today, food dyes are made from petroleum — the same component that is used to make gasoline and kerosen...

By Jennifer Brooks on October 04, 2017
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Top shot of a bowl of soy beans, glass of soy milk, and edamame
Food & Nutrition
Why you should avoid soy

There’s a common misconception out there that soy is a healthy choice. When in fact, there are a lot of health hazards related to the consumption of soy. Soybeans contain large quantities of natural toxins or “antinutrients.” Among them are enzyme inhibitors that block the enzymes needed to diges...

By Jennifer Brooks on May 31, 2017
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Himalayan Sea Salt
Food & Nutrition
Himalayan Sea Salt

Are you still using table salt? If so, here’s why you should start using Himalayan Sea salt today! Himalayan salt dates back billions of years, basically to the very beginning of planet Earth, which I find fascinating. It comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan, which is around 190 miles from th...

By Jennifer Brooks on March 22, 2017
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Fresh fish fillet on wooden board
Food & Nutrition
Say no to tilapia

Discover why tilapia is best avoided due to its farming practices and health concerns, and explore healthier alternatives for your next seafood dish.

By Jennifer Brooks on January 27, 2017
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