You were smart enough to buy a bunch of lovely fresh fruit on sale, but for one reason or another you haven’t been home to eat it all and you don’t want it to be wasted. You can place pieces of fresh fruit into an ice tray, add water, and freeze! These delectable little ice […]
I love sweet potatoes! No matter how you like to eat them they are healthy and delicious. They are full of vitamins, antioxidants, good for skin and eyes, help lower blood pressure, and a great tool for weight loss as they are fiber-rich and satisfying. For more check this I bake them and use a little
Weird Food Laws You would think, with the rising costs of healthcare, and so many people’s ability to get health insurance limited or just not an option, that the food industry would make healthier options cheaper and change the rules a bit. Most of us can’t remember but our grandparents and great-grandparents could tell us
This poster is designed for summer, but there are several fun things listed that can just as easily be done in Spring. I still get exited as a school child for warm weather and school to let out! Playing outside, picnics, hiking, swimming, going to the beach or the pool, trips to the zoo, flying
Being Yourself I admire the actress Zooey Deschanel more than I can say. This quote is one I read on a regular basis, it always makes me feel more positive. I thought it was one that would be well shared, if I love it, many other people probably will too. Enjoy the life you live,
I learned a few things from this poster, I hope you do as well. I take D3 already, but just started with calcium citrate instead of the calcium I was buying. Sometimes the supplements get rather expensive, but I was happy to find that buying “the good stuff” is comparable to what I was using
There is a lot of information out there, you may not be sure which foods to try, which to add, and what you’re already eating that’s wonderful. If you remember nothing else, keep track of these 5 foods, keep them handy when doing your meal planning. Incorporate them into your daily life and enjoy your
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I love vegetable juice, for drinking, for cooking, it’s delicious! I also love the idea of making my own, then I know for sure what’s in it, I can control the salt and flavorings to my own personal tastes. This is a great basic recipe, then you can play with it and adapt it to
Protect Mental Health Mental illness is, for the most part, organic, that does not mean that we cannot take certain steps to maintain mental health at its optimal best, after all we do our best to eat healthy for heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disease. This poster has some great ideas for maintenance and care
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Plums are beautiful, such a lovely color, and delicious, and so packed with health benefits! They are good sources of vitamins A and C, help reduce inflammation, increase absorption of iron, and help us to look younger! This poster is full of helpful information, and even has a delicious smoothie recipe.
Nobody Everytime I read this it touches me, I get a lump in my throat, since I seem to be on a similar wavelength with many of you I thought it prudent to share. I am a firm believer in being your own hero, your own biggest fan, etc. People can hurt us, disappoint us,
Best Foods for Every Vitamin and Mineral You know what minerals your body needs, you just have a hard time remembering what exactly it is you need to meet all these needs as you plan your menus, you are not alone. I found this chart, which can be printed and stuck on the fridge or
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Lupus awareness begins next month, which will be here before you know it. Fibromyalgia awareness is next month as well, and I know much more about the latter, I will try to inform and educate in both areas, remember, many symptoms overlap, and there are many people diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia, I am lucky
The first thing you may think when hearing this term is, ‘What on earth is that?’ and How oil pulling works? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic natural remedy for improving oral health and improves systemic health as well. In the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita, oil pulling is called Kavala or Gandusha. Ayurveda is the
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The more I know about sugar, the less I want any! Our bodies can handle a few teaspoons worth a day, more than that and they start causing serious health problems. Emphysema, heart disease, diabetes, accelerated aging, arthritis, constipation, so many more! NO MORE TOXINS IN SUGARS
We rarely think about radishes unless they are sliced on our salad or carved into a lovely rose as a garnish, but these are little nutritional powerhouses! They purify the blood, help freshen your breath, are a natural anti-inflammatory, help regulate blood pressure, and so much more! Bonus, they are delicious and naturally low in
I agree with the adage ‘You are what you Eat’ but personally, I don’t want to eat make-up, moisturizer, or sunscreen. We should not have to add a ton of chemicals to stuff to make it taste like food, food tastes good already. Makes me wonder about what we are eating that it takes so
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Spring has sprung, time to put away all the bulky sweaters and sweatshirts that have maybe covered up a few extra inches as we enjoyed the winter. Sundresses and tank tops will be here before we know it, is your back ready? How about those upper arms? I found some easy exercises that will shape
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