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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These delicious little berries are often forgotten in the world of healthy eating, which is a shame as they are full of health benefits including lowering blood pressure, antioxidant properties, they may help with neurological diseases, are a rich source of vitamin C and iron, they are low in calories, and delicious. They are great
Different food colors have different health benefits, which gives a whole new meaning to the recommended rainbow of foods. Green foods are helpful for detoxification, yellow foods promote beauty, purple foods can increase longevity, and so much more! A well balanced diet has many pretty colors, which improves your health every day!
Certain foods help certain parts of the body, and certain herbs do this as well. I think this is helpful knowledge when planning recipes and seasonings for foods, to choose herbs and foods that benefit areas you may be looking to improve in healthy natural ways. For instance, if you have a family history of
We have posted similar things before, but I bet there are one or 2 people who still suffer from the fatigue that comes with anemia. Great advice should be repeated, so it reaches a larger audience, and helps you to remember what you are looking for. I like this poster because it has several non-meat
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Broccoli helps regulate blood pressure, increases hormone levels, helps fight cancer, helps curb overeating, and many more! It’s delicious as well! Raw, steamed, in rice, added to soups or stews, however you want to eat it broccoli has amazing health benefits. Enjoy!
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When most fruits and vegetables are ripe they are a beautiful, rich color that is visually appealing and whets the appetite. This poster shows categories of color with uniform health benefits. Orange vegetables and fruits are rich in beta carotene and Vitamin A, which is good for eye and heart health. Purples contain phytonutrients that
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I personally don’t count calories, I keep track of my food intake and make an educated guess, but if you are going to make an educated guess it makes sense to know what’s in what foods. This poster has fruit calories per 1 cup serving, quite often with fruit a 1/2 cup is a serving
One of my favorite things about this time of year is a delicious mint flavored shake, but I don’t need all the fat and chemicals that are in a typical fast-food treat. This is a delicious version to make yourself at home, with only a few ingredients, and greatly reduced fat and calories. This recipe
Another recipe for a delicious green juice! We all have different tastes, so having many different choices is of great benefit. This one includes kale and spinach with iron and fiber, an apple, parsley, celery, and a cucumber, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The apple should provide enough sweetness, if you are
We are so blessed to have so many new fans each week, it’s helpful to keep sharing basic information. So a simple, beautiful poster of a few fruits and their benefits is here for you! I think looking at just a few at a time is easier than a big poster as well, easier to
I originally learned about this soup as part of a 7 day diet, with my hormone problems and health problems quick fixes do not work for me, and I do not believe “miracle diets” are part of a healthy lifestyle, so I am not including the diet, I don’t have it anymore anyway, I am
The 6 Nutrients Women Need Most Women are often missing out on key nutrients. To play it safe eat a good variety of nutritious foods in addition to your daily multivitamin. When you are planning your menus it’s good to have working knowledge of what your body needs from your food. Bananas, eggs, yogurt,
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I love waking up to hot, delicious, fragrant oatmeal in the crock pot! I use my mini-crock for this recipe, it makes one or 2 servings, you can easily double or triple the recipe for more people or to keep in the refrigerator for a delicious breakfast all week! This is a very basic recipe,
We all need help with our nervous systems, and for those of us with a nervous system disorder, keeping your nervous system as healthy as it can be is crucial. Fortunately we have several medicines disguised as delicious foods to help us heal. Try cacao, (Yay chocolate!) chamomile, spinach, nuts, avocado, sweet potatoes or more!
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We all need calcium, for our bones and good health, but maybe you avoid dairy. If you are a vegan, lactose intolerant, avoiding dairy for other health reasons, or just don’t like it, this poster is for you! If you are a vegan, there are 9 good choices, as one is salmon. Ten delicious food
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[Last Updated: June 30th 2013] The benefits of raw honey are huge. It soothes a cough/sore throat, increases physical performance, eases stress, and even makes your hair and skin shinier and healthier. Raw honey has a long shelf life and can be added to many foods as a natural sweetener. You can even add it
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