This poster shows ways to combine food for better health. It’s a great way to get the maximum nutrition from your food. Also more delicious, think guacamole or breakfast of oatmeal and orange juice, a big bright platter of fruits, the possibilities are endless!
Detoxification is essential to the weight loss process. There are as many ways to detox as there are diets. Go with something that works for you and that is within your diet. Starting off your day with at least 16 oz. of water, preferably with lemon, is an excellent start! This poster shows how it
Yes there are foods that do improve your brain function. I have fibromyalgia and suffer from “brain fog” so I am always looking for healthier ways to eat to stay on an even keel, hopefully someday with less medications. Everyone needs to boost brain function, no matter the state of your health. You only get
Not only are bananas delicious, they are filled with marvelous things for your body! They are wonderful plain, with peanut butter, in frosting, in pancakes, sliced on top of cereal, wherever you can think to put them. Enjoy!
This is another great poster with food lists of alkaline and acidic foods. I am still researching this, but the science seems sound. I like the idea of balance in everything. If anyone has tried this I am curious about the results of this kind of balanced diet, please let us know in the comments.
If healthy food is presented in an attractive manner I think we are more likely to eat and enjoy it. A well balanced diet has a rainbow of lovely colors. This is a great poster showing some bright, beautiful foods, makes me hungry looking at it!
This is a great all-inclusive guide that shows some spice basics, what to put with what foods. This is a great general guideline if you are new to using spices in your cooking. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor without adding lots of fat. Happy cooking!
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[Last Updated: January 2nd 2013] Flax seed is so good for you, it has fiber, Omega 3’s, and a nice fresh nutty taste. I put ground flax in everything. Pancakes, homemade bread, pasta sauce, anything baked, casseroles, smoothies, etc. Here is a poster with pictures of what it should look like, I store mine sealed
Everyone would eat healthier if it tasted better, right? The best way to improve the flavor is by adding spice to it. This is a handy guide with a wealth of information about spices. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and add different things to your food. Happy eating!
Yesterday we posted something on the benefits of breastfeeding, now here is something about how it works, and some general guidelines. It is not quite as easy to figure out as you might think if you have never done it. I learned from a nun when my daughter was born, my mom took a picture,
Everything you ever wanted to know about what to eat and what to drink before, during, and after a workout, including information on cardio, weight lifting, and circuit training can be found in this amazing poster:
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This is a handy little poster with facts on condiments, from good to bad. So helpful, I actually use salsa on my baked potatoes and as salad dressing sometimes, helps get those vegetables in as well. Happy eating!
This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
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If you enjoy your morning coffee you should enjoy reading this. If you enjoy your afternoon tea you should enjoy this as well. Both beverages have much to offer, and some risks, be informed and choose accordingly. Whichever you drink, or a mix of both, enjoy it in good health!
Ever look at a 7 day meal plan and just get confused? The diet says you can substitute, but with what? Love this sheet of answers! All the foods you can eat and how many days in a week you can do it. Every day you can eat greens, carrots, whole grains, etc. Think large
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It’s amazing what this stuff can do! You can use it outside or inside, it’s good for skin, hair, digestion, weight maintenance… I think the only thing is doesn’t do is wash dishes! Check out this amazing poster, and let us know what else you use it for. Source: NaturalNews.com
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Food: 1- buy it with thought 2- cook it with care 3- use less wheat and meat 4- buy local foods 5- serve just enough 6- use what is left don’t waste it! And remember, food is not the enemy, self-hate is!
Somehow we are failing to teach our children that they are beautiful just the way they are, and their beauty is not measured in a size. This poster on the facts about eating disorders saddens me, I remember my former stepdaughter, at age 6, refusing an ice cream cone on a hot day at the
