Kale is so delicious, and so good for you, it’s stunning that I have only been eating it for a couple years. We love kale chips at my house, and throwing it in soups, stews, and salads is delicious too. If you have tried it and found the taste too strong for you in the […]
3 Foods That Can Help With Depression It does not say cure depression, it says help with. When people are depressed they often reach for comfort foods, like candy, chips, ice cream, and chocolate. Nutritionists say this is the wrong answer, eating these foods can help alleviate symptoms, plus there is an added bonus of
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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular system, which involves all nerves and the muscles that control them. The cause is unknown, and it is most common in younger women and older men, but can happen at any age. In some people the cause is thought to be related to a tumor
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[Last Updated: July 28th 2013] If you only go to the store on Tuesdays, and you are using an avocado on Thursday, how ripe should it be when you buy it? I found this to be very helpful, I once made the mistake of picking a ripe avocado up when I didn’t want to use
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12 Best Foods For Your Abs! Losing belly fat is an inside job, yes you have to exercise, but first fuel your body with foods that give you energy and nutrients, while also helping you to lose belly fat. Any program that encourages eating works for me! I love my greens, legumes, olive oil, berries,
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[Last Updated: July 28th 2013] Who does not want brighter, cleaner, more even skin? The cosmetics industry makes a lot of money trying to improve our looks, if you have a good foundation it makes it much easier. Your skin is the first indication of how you feel on the inside, and how you take
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So all your kid wants to eat is chicken nuggets, and you don’t want to feed your kids fast food or mechanically separated chicken pieces and parts, what is a parent to do? These nuggets have been a big hit with my family, give them a try and I hope yours likes them as well!
Just a reminder of how connected we all are, love is what matters most. So many of us are saying the same thing, just saying it in different words, our hearts carry the same message. In the wonderful words of Bill and Ted, “Be excellent to each other”
So, in spite of all your efforts to live a healthy life, you have come down with flu. Or your partner has, or your child has, so what now? Here are a few foods that will help your body get back on track the natural way, you can try some or all or any combination.
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I am a firm believer in natural remedies, and this is a great recipe to brighten your days and help escape the winter blahs! Turmeric has huge benefits to your body including stabilizing blood sugar, anti-inflammatory properties, speeds up wound healing, increases blood flow, and aids in fat metabolism, just for starters.
This is one of those items I have heard about off and on for years, we designed this great poster with the many uses of it. Have any of you used it for these or other things? With or without success? I tried drinking it years ago trying to lose my post-hysterectomy weight, it tasted
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In my house we had the “3 bite” rule, before anyone was allowed to say they didn’t like something they had to try 3 bites, if they still didn’t like it I didn’t make it often, but I reintroduced it, say, a few months later, as tastes change over time. Salad or taco bars at
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On the market we now have artificial flavorings to add to our water to pep it up and change the taste. For some people who are trying to cut down on sodas water enhancement products may seem like a true gift. The chemicals and additives can be dangerous if ingested in large amounts, and some
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, or MCS, also goes by other names such as Chemical Injury, Chemical Sensitivity, Environmental Illness or EI, and Multiple Allergy. What it is, basically, is an extreme reaction to every day pollutants such as smoke, perfumes, cleaning products, gasoline, scented candles, and many others. The difference between this and other allergies is
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If sweetness from a smoothie is something you crave, this is a great option! It also has the delicious, wholesome goodness of raspberries in the mix, delicious! Plus, it’s pretty. Ingredients: 1/2 cup skim or soy milk 6 oz vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Place everything in a
While learning about the rice and arsenic thing I became angry and frustrated, after all, I have to be able to eat something! Serving a food that recommends not being fed to children is not good enough, in my opinion, but I cannot afford to only buy organic and I don’t have a yard for
A quick guide to delicious greens, how to enjoy your greens, and what they have in them. Arugula, romaine, kale, spinach, iceberg, turnip greens, etc. Greens are full of essential nutrients and are so versatile, I love having a nice mix around the house.
What Happens to Food After You Eat It? Different foods have different effects on your body, it’s good to know what happens during the digestive process. It will really make a difference in how you make your food choices! I love this poster, I want to hang it in my kitchen! Let’s watch this interesting
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