When this fast was mentioned I immediately had a feeling of foreboding, I don’t know what I expected but I was wrong. This fast seems to be nutritionally sound, healthy, and does not tout itself as a magic cure-all, in fact, it’s primary use is to draw closer to God. I think if you are […]
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I hope you are all hanging in there, and leaving the extraneous sugar out of your diet. I was thinking about the grocery list, and because we are all so far apart and I have no idea what brands are available where you live, that makes me rather uncomfortable, I will however, give you some
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I am a big fan of acorn squash, and this looks delicious! Nutrition Info per serving; Calories: 118; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Previous Points: 2 ; Points Plus: 3; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Sodium: 326 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Protein: 2 g Ingredients 4 medium acorn squash, seeded and
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10 Foods That Burn Belly Fat: I thought this was a really cool video, I hope you like it too. I love learning about different foods and how they react in my body. Remember with these foods, the less processing the better, and try something new, you may be pleasantly surprised!
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As some of you know, I decided to kick processed sugar out of my life for a week, we have a stormy relationship at best, and I do blame many of my problems on that sweet addictiveness sugar has going on. I had a late night inspiration to see if anyone wanted to do it
Fruits are a delicious addition to any diet, but some are higher in sugar if you are watching sugar intake. Here are a few helpful suggestions, but if it comes to fruit or candy, eat the fruit! 1. Watermelon: A staple at summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks, watermelon is lower in fiber and higher in
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A new study by the Oregon Health and Science University states that a diet laden with fructose, like the typical American diet, may be leading us to overeat. Scientists used MRI imaging and discovered that a beverage with fructose does not give any feeling of fullness as a beverage with simple glucose does. It’s a
Essential Water Water is extremely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but can only survive a week without water. Water helps maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite, it also helps increase energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is
Let me start off by saying I have been eating too much processed sugar, as I was deciding how long to do it and what exactly to cut, I was inspired to see if anyone was interested in joining, comfort in numbers! I was completely overwhelmed, and super excited, by the response… so now I
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On the Go Salads Bringing lunch to work can feel like a chore, it requires planning, getting up early to pack your lunch or remembering to prepare it before you go to be. It needs to be portable and it needs to be exciting, but it also can’t be smelly (you can’t bring odors in
Poor Decisions We all make them, when it comes to love, money, food, and exercise, every single one of us has made a decision or two that is… not as good as it could have been. A new study shows that this is an international phenomenon, and maps of the world show that our food
All You Need to Know About Tea I drink quite a bit of tea, and I was completely unaware that brewing different types takes different times and temperatures to prevent bitterness.This explains a lot! Their are many different types of tea with all kinds of different benefits. Here are a few teas with their benefits:
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Oatmeal, Good Stuff Here are 6 reasons that if your not already a fan of a delicious oatmeal bowl you’ll certainly become one after ready the benefits below: 1. Prevents Cancer from forming in the body 2. Soluble fiber may reduce LDL cholesterol without lowering HDL cholesterol. LDL is bad; HDL is good. 3. Soluble
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This is an easy, delicious, spicy cake perfect for fall and winter. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup applesauce 3 Tbsp. almond milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. flax meal + 3 Tbsp. warm water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2
Resolutions This time of year many of us are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, a tradition for people who are wanting to improve themselves in some way. We don’t have to wait until a special day to make a change, but a new year is so filled with promise and expectation it can be a
5 Super Food Duos Certain super food combinations would increase the benefits enormously . Some food combinations seem like they were meant to work together. By adding duos to your diet a couple of times each week, your going to multiply the overall wellness effect. Top 5 Food Combinations For Better Health 1. Vitamin C
Sweet Potato Salad I love sweet potatoes, and I like them best with salt and pepper or spices, not a big fan of the sweet marshmallow dishes. This recipe is a great find, you can easily double it for more people. Ingredients 1 Large or 2 small sweet potatoes 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (I used low
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Lemongrass Tea and Benefits of Lemongrass My mom actually sent me this poster, growing up in the Black Hills I am a huge fan of sage and lemongrass, just smelling them makes me happy. If you dislike the texture of lemongrass but like the flavor with fish, chicken, rice, or whatever, you can use the
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