Sweet Potato Soup (in a Flash!) I just love sweet potatoes, this soup is so full of delicious and healthy things, I want to start cooking right now! Change it Up. Pumpkin or Squash Too. Not sweet potatoes? Craving pumpkin or winter squash? I actually have two recipe versions for you. One that includes a […]
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Breast Cancer News Initial studies are showing positive news for breast cancer. Researchers at the UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory presented their findings December 17th, showing what happens when you give cancer cells the squeeze, literally. At the annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco researchers presented
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Clean Banana Bread!! This looks amazing!! I cannot wait to try it 🙂 Clean Banana Bread with Almond Flour 4 C. almond flour 2 C. coconut flour 1 C. dark chocolate chips 1 cup fresh raspberries, dusted with almond flour 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 C.
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Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy! Another great reason to stay active, and if you’re sedentary, to get more active! This study was done looking for more ways to prevent Alzheimer’s as reported by NBC. Seniors who stay active use important parts of the brain keeping them active and blood flowing properly. The studies show that
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Seasonal Eating I have read several studies lately that eating what’s in season is easier on your digestive system, your metabolism, and your immune system, I put together a short list of late fall super foods that are still good as winter approaches. Enjoy! Apples – full of fiber and antioxidants Kale – low in
Homemade (Non-Toxic!!) Fabric Softener I have tried vinegar and baking soda in my rinse cycle, this smells better and is environmentally friendly! My favorite kind of find 🙂 3 cups warm water 1.5 cups white vinegar 1 cup natural conditioner (you could use non-natural conditioner too to save money) essential oil (optional. I accidentally bought
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Our bodies are unique and incredible especially our immune system that helps prevent illness and diseases to conquer our bodies. Having a healthy immune system is crucial for everyone . The best and most natural way to fight infections and avoid getting sick is to boost your immune system. Below are 7 very easy ways
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Protein Twinkies! This is a truly beautiful thing, a healthy recipe for a twinkie like snack that is great for pre or post workout, or as a treat prior to a big party to keep you from overeating, you can also share these at work!! Cake: ½ cup vanilla brown-rice protein powder 1 cup liquid
Speak Softly… I hear many people say these days that they wish for a simpler time, when people visited with their neighbors, when the front porch was the place to be, when people spoke softly and were kind to each other. A time when kids played together outside after school and weekends, and the storekeepers
One Child, Cancer-Free A little girl in Philipsburg, PA, is running about, doing somersaults, and playing and having fun, Emma Whitehead, age 6, is now in remission after being near death just last spring from leukemia. She had relapsed twice after chemotherapy and her doctors were running out of options. And Now… Her parents, desperate
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The Good Things in Peppers Cayenne pepper does some amazing things for your body, including boosting your metabolism, accelerating weight loss, fighting cold/flu, and helping with stress. Cayenne pepper is a spice that can be added to various dishes, it helps stimulate the digestive system and improves the blood circulation as well as muscle movements.
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Fuel Your Body, Pre and Post Workout Yes there are foods that will help your body through the workout, and help restore electrolytes when you are done. Pre workout foods: Eating carbs before training will allow the carbs to be broken down and enter your bloodstream at the time your working out. These carbs will
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I love organizing food by color! It makes me think of a grocery chain called Rainbow Foods, they should do this! Anyway, I saw this great poster about the healthy things in so many white foods, had to share, I hope you enjoy!
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Reasons for Everything When I moved into this town, not even 4 months ago, I prayed to make new friends among my neighbors, in the last few places I have lived I have been blessed with amazing neighbors, really good people. The first person I tried to talk to, 2 houses away, turned around and
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Foods for High Blood Pressure! Making changes to your diet is a proven way to help control high blood pressure. These changes can also help you lose weight and lower your chance of heart diseas and stroke. Below are a few foods that will help you accomplish this goal: Raisins for Blood Pressure! That’s
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If you have someone that is super hard to buy for, or is embracing a healthier lifestyle, or suffering from a chronic illness, or if you are so excited about your own healthy life that you want to share it with everyone, some of these items may help you out! Dark chocolate – delicious, and
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Try these healthy snack busters! Full of vitamins and good things! You can add freshly ground black pepper to your carrots. Even you can add different herbs and spices, such as thyme for more flavor. Also note that when you bake the carrots, they shrink in size significantly. So always look for the thickest carrots
This looks and sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it! Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic 1 small thumb size piece of ginger Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup of olive oil + ADD 1 tablespoon of honey if you want it sweet! + ADD 1 teaspoon or more of cayenne pepper or chopped chili to
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