Deprived? Puh-lease!
I always think it’s funny when people think that I’m “deprived” when I tell them that I’ve completely ditched soda and sugary sweets. I just don’t understand how my taste buds could possibly be deprived when I’m eating such delicious food (see below)! Feel free to follow us, however you...
Read MoreHow To Choose A Healthy Nut Butter
There are so many different kinds of nut butters to choose from! So, which one should you choose? You need to look deeper than an “All Natural” label, as you’ll see here in this short video clip I made at the grocery store: There is a big difference in nutritional quality between the Stir and No-Stir peanut butter! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Health Benefits and Sources of Vitamin D
A lot of people are Vitamin D deficient without ever realizing it. I thought I’d share some of the top health benefits associated with this essential nutrient as well as provide you with a list of the top sources of Vitamin D that you can obtain naturally. Different Types of Vitamin D There are two types of vitamin D – D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Health Benefits of Vitamin D • Helps provide calcium balance in the body, which is essential in preventing osteoporosis or arthritis. • Recent research has shown that those who receive high amounts of vitamin D have a lower risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes later on in life. • Aids in insulin secretion, regulates blood pressure, reduces stress and tension, relieves muscle spasms, helps fight depression, and reduces respiratory infections. • Boosts the immune system and helps the body naturally fight...
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Healthy Forms of Sugar
Ditch the refined and processed sugars for a much healthier alternative that will still satisfy your sweet tooth. You’ll soon learn that there are plenty of healthy forms of sugar for you to include in your diet! Agave Nectar Agave Nectar has a low glycemic index, allowing for sweetness without the negative side effects of sugar. Agave plants have Saponins, which has anti-inflammatory, immune system-boosting properties, even anti-microbial capability. Agave plants also have Fructans in it, which is believed to help lower cholesterol. Agave plants also have Inulin, which is a carbohydrate that many scientists believe helps with weight loss. Barley Malt Barley Malt comes from sprouted barley that is fermented, and has a sweet (about half as sweet as white sugar) and has a “malt” flavor. Black Strap Molasses Blackstrap Molasses is a sweetener that has many health benefits associated with it....
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Best and Worst Food at McDonald’s
Americans spend more money on fast food than on books, newspapers, magazines, music, and movies combined! 41% of adults eat at fast food restaurants at least weekly, and over 25% of Americans consume fast food every day. McDonald’s is the fastest growing fast food chain with over 33,000 locations in 19 countries and boasts annual profits of more than $21 billion. With more and people choosing to eat at McDonald’s on a regular basis, I can’t help but wonder how it’s affecting people’s overall health. McDonald’s Mission to be Healthier “It started with you. Moms and dads are trying hard to get their kids to be more nutrition-minded. We listened. That’s why our popular Happy Meals will have fewer calories and include a side of fruit. It’s why our Chicken McNuggets now have less sodium. And why our national communications...
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Health Benefits of Magnesium
In order to remain youthful, healthy, and energetic, you should really try to know the facts about magnesium. This incredible information can even save your life! If you fail to get the required quantities of magnesium, your aging process will start to accelerate. The interesting thing here is that the signs of magnesium deficiency are almost identical to those which are seen in your old age which include clogged arteries, increased heart attack risk, predisposition to diabetes, osteoporosis, insulin resistance and irregular heart rate. The facts about magnesium reveal that you are not receiving enough magnesium! In fact, almost seventy five percent of individuals in the United States & other western countries consume much less magnesium than required. Specially, the older, are at much greater risk of magnesium deficiency with every 2 in 3 consuming less than seventy five...
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Cost of Dinner for Four
When people say they don’t eat healthy, the most common excuse is that they just can’t afford to eat healthy. When you learn how to cook your own meals, you’ll find that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy. This price comparison proves my point perfectly: What healthy and cost effective meals do you enjoy cooking? Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Why Vitamin C Is Important For Your Health
We all know that we should have Vitamin C to stay healthy, but do you know exactly what that means? I’ll give you a quick glimpse of why Vitamin C is important for your health, and how you can obtain it naturally through the foods you eat. “The more we study vitamin C, the better our understanding of how diverse it is in protecting our health, from cardiovascular, cancer, stroke, eye health [and] immunity to living longer.” – Mark Moyad, MD, MPH, of the University of Michigan Health Benefits of Vitamin C • Vitamin C is well known for it’s ability to strengthen the body’s immune system and help heal all of the cells in your body. • Feeling stressed? Vitamin C helps the body to naturally deal with stress. • Vitamin C can help detoxify the body, including protecting the body from pollution,...
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Beyoncé Lost 40 Lbs After Having Her Baby
It has been almost four months since Beyoncé gave birth to her little girl Blue Ivy (born January 7, 2012), and Beyoncé has lost almost all of the 50 pounds that she had gained during her pregnancy. In her latest interview with People, Beyoncé shares her strategy for losing the first 40 pounds. The best part about Beyoncé’s weight loss strategy is that there isn’t a specific company she is representing and trying to promote. That’s right! She’s not promoting Slim•Fast, Weight Watchers, NutraSlim, HCG, or any other “diet” out there. Basically, Beyoncé is promoting a healthy lifestyle that anyone can do! How refreshing is that?! Breastfeeding Benefits In the first ten weeks after Beyoncé had her daughter Blue Ivy, she lost the initial weight from breastfeeding. More specifically, she lost the first 14 pounds in just the first month after giving birth! I’m...
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What You Are REALLY Eating…
I love to cook, and because of this, I naturally will check out the ingredients on food labels to see what types of ingredients will make the yummy food I love to eat. I would like to think I’m a pretty smart shopper, so it’s quite annoying to come across so many ingredients that I can’t quite understand what the heck they really are. So the question comes up, “What are we REALLY eating?”. Ever thought of that yourself? Here’s some common ingredients you will find in your grocery store, with surprising reality checks. Oh, and when I say “surprising”, it’s not in a good way! *gag* Gelatin Such a simple word, we’d hardly realize that gelatin is just a nice word for collagen – which is a protein that usually comes from animal skins! Yes, animal skins! The...
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