A Few Benefits of Going Wheat Free There are so many benefits to kicking wheat out of your life, at least temporarily. Wheat is one of the crops that has been changed so much it is no longer even close to as healthy as it once was. Studies show that 100 years ago bread was […]
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As I was doing research into this I discovered a great program, however, this is more involved than I want to get right now, and I think it’s hard to do as a group project. I am including the link for any of you who may want to do this on your own: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/candida-diet.htm Since
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The lovely grapefruit is often misunderstood because of it’s sourness, it is so good for you! The darker pink varieties are much sweeter, also you can try sprinkling it with cinnamon to ease some of the bitterness. Grapefruit is full of Vitamin C, has healthy fiber, is a great natural skin cleanser, and helps accelerate
This poster is just amazing! We have so many requests from people wanting to know what a detox is, why they should do it, and how to do it. This poster has it all and then some. In today’s society we need to give our bodies a rest from the harm we do on a
As I was doing research into wheat and wheat allergies to determine guidelines I learned a few things I did not know, so the guidelines will be stricter than what we have done before to make it effective. Many people are going gluten-free these days, I really don’t feel that’s necessary unless you are allergic
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A study presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine Annual Meeting touts the long-term and immediate benefits of physical conditioning to alleviate chronic pain. Dr. Amy M. Burleson, the study’s lead investigator, stated, “People with chronic pain don’t want to exercise — the main reason is that they are in so much pain, we
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So you’re hungry, really hungry, but you had something extra today already or you don’t feel up to a workout so you are looking for something that will fill your belly, without a ton of calories. How about a cup of soup for 50 calories? You can eat 3 cups of popcorn for a total
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We have had several requests for this stand by of comfort foods, in a healthier version. I found this one at http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/healthy-mac-n-cheese/ The secret, I am told, is the Greek yogurt, which lends a richness and creaminess without the fat and calories of milk and butter. I am not a big fan so it’s not
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When was the last time you went dancing? Or danced alone? It is so fun, we often forget how much fun we have doing it until we are doing it again. Think of nights with the girls, dancing and laughing up a storm, or that date when you were magically dancing together to the music.
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How to Fire Up Your Thyroid Your thyroid is often rather ignored, unless it is not functioning properly. Having an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, mimics many other processes in the body, and can include symptoms like hair loss, inability to lose weight, fatigue, depression, among others. Even if you have recently had your thyroid checked,
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Chia Breakfast Pudding Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours and rinsed 3 cups water 3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup or raw honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 1/2 cup chia seeds Optional toppings: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients except chia seeds
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As previously stated there will be 3 levels to accommodate everyone’s needs. These will be known as Levels 1,2, and 3. You will have to look at the criteria and decide where you belong, this is a daily check-in, but no one is coming to your house to check, you are expected to be accountable
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Kids usually get plenty of exercise, maybe not today’s kids so much, but people of my generation have fond memories of playing outside, making forts, having adventures, playing tag and hide-and-seek, jump-roping, bike riding, we didn’t call it exercise, we called it play. As adults we often try to squeeze an half hour at the
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Healthy Chocolate Banana Cream Pie By Stephanie Dawson Banana Cream Filling Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Natural Cashew Butter 1/4 Cup Coconut Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds 3 Ripe Bananas 3 packs Stevia (optional) Chocolate Crust Ingredients: 1 Cup Pitted Soft Dates 1 Cup Almond Flour 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil 1/4 Cup Ground Flax Seed 1/4 Cup Hemp Seeds
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I got this recipe from Martha Stewart by request… I always write down what you ask me for, sometimes it just takes a while for me to get back there! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 teaspoons fresh
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Weight Loss Surgery Comparison: Weight loss surgery is a procedure performed on very obese people to help them lose weight. This procedure limits the amount of food you can put in your stomach. There are different options for weight loss surgeries and often people become confused. Each procedure has its own advantages and disadvantages and
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Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchatel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 ounces fresh fettuccine Freshly ground pepper Directions
So many of us have a hard time finding half an hour a day to work out, and if you get a half hour lunch it’s hard to exercise if you need to get to a gym, even an employee gym, get a workout in, and get back to your desk, let alone eat. You
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