Coconut Oil… So, Now It’s Bad?!?!? By Serene Allison & Pearl Barrett We all just got told to steer clear of coconut oil! This was the advice in a recent report by the American Heart Association. Did you notice the media had an absolute hay day with headlines?...

benefits of mct oil Medium Chain Triglycerides By Serene Allison MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides. These are the fatty acids that are carefully extracted from coconut or palm oils. Virgin coconut oil is roughly 65% MCTs, but the pharmaceutical grade MCT oil...

collagen 101: the merits and the myths All you ever wanted to know about collagen and then more! (By a purist with an OCD bent for unearthing the grandeur in simple food.) A Note from Serene: “As we progress in this article, I may refer to collagen and gelatin...

stevia & other sweeteners Get answers to your frequently asked questions concerning stevia and other sweeteners below! Be sure to read Serene and Pearl’s article “Honey -vs- Stevia”. It’s located below the question and answer section. Can you...

Whey protein can be a fantastic supplement on-plan. It creams up your shakes and smoothies with its slimming powers. Just remember, Trim Healthy Mama is about balance. We don’t want you to sub protein powder at every meal for whole protein sources. Enjoy whey...