This is a super busy stressful time of year, and it should be a time of rest and rejuvenation. Even when you are excited and happy it’s stressful for your body, just because you are doing so many things out of the norm, more planning, more shopping, more cooking, etc. Stress produces hormones called cortisol […]
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I saw this and had to share! An adorable, edible tree that would make a great centerpiece! Material: 1 styrofoam cone (small or medium size) Toothpicks Cookie cutters with various shapes (I used a gingerbread-man shaped and a star shaped cutter) Assorted fruits – I used green and black grapes, strawberries, kiwis, dried cranberries and
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New studies have shown that eating food high in trans fats can increase your sadness, and not by feeling guilty; so it’s bad for your arteries and for your emotional state. These fats, a good example of which is margarine, do not occur in nature, they are made in a lab to simulate the consistency
Try this simple and delicious recipe, makes a great snack before, during, and after Thanksgiving! Ingredients 1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter, melted 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Salt 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 Cups Raw Whole Pumpkin Seeds Instructions Preheat the oven to 275?F and lightly grease a shallow baking sheet or baking dish. In
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This is such a cute way to make sure there is one healthy appetizer, if there are kids around get them to help with this adorable project. If you’re going to munch, might as well be on this! Ingredients: Romaine or leaf lettuce 1 cucumber, sliced 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper
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Mmmmm … gingerbread, with molasses and spices like nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and, of course, ginger, come together to create that special taste so typical of this type of cookie and the holidays. Sometimes, gingerbread is even used as a decoration, in the form of a house, decorations, or a gingerbread man! These cookies are easy
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[Last Updated: August 16th 2013] I had no idea fruits worked and did not work together this way, no wonder I so often have tummy trouble. Fruit salad is not as good for you as one might think, well, at least in the typical combinations we use. See this poster for more: Now to learn
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the benefits of coffee vs. the benefits of tea. Both are good in different ways, depending on what you are looking for. This poster lays it all out with the facts. I like coffee in the morning and tea at night. Anyone want to weigh in?
Fruit is delicious and nutritious and here is a poster with even more good news about fruit individually. I was reading lately to eat for the season, seasonal fruits, I love apples, and eat one almost every day. I also love grapes, and bananas, and pomegranate, and peaches, and strawberries…
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!
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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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!
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!
Another great poster showing what an ounce of something looks like, or a proper serving, again hands vary greatly in size so keep that in mind. If you have very large hands a portion will look smaller, and if you have very small hands it will look larger. Enjoy!
I absolutely love this! Edible flowers that are so easy it doesn’t even have words, just a pictorial presentation. I can’t wait to try these!If anyone beats me to it, be sure and post how they turned out for me.
I love this poster! A quick glance shows the calories of every day foods. It’s so much easier when you can keep a running total of how many you’ve had, sometimes it may surprise you. I always like to have an idea of how many calories everything is, helps me to make better food choices,
