In produce, each color food carries its own health benefits – so get that variety! David Heber, MD, PhD wrote a book called What Color Is Your Diet? In it, he goes over the different colors and benefits. (*note - there are a variety of ways different people divide the colors, some combining the belowContinue reading "Eat A Daily Rainbow"
A New Twist on Orange Juice
Good morning, sleepy heads!! (Ok, honestly, I have no idea how tired you are – but with the pace life seems to move, it’s probably a fair guess. That, and it’s early for me as I'm typing this.) Today I decided to do my juice a little differently. Most people buy their orange juice fromContinue reading "A New Twist on Orange Juice"
Heart Healthy Treat
Happy Valentine's Day! Here’s a quick little recipe that’s heart healthy and tasty for lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day. In addition to their fiber, protein, B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin E, walnuts have more omega-3 fatty acids than other nuts, and a good source of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs)! Omegas and MUFAs are heart healthy, providing protectiveContinue reading "Heart Healthy Treat"
Simple Crave-Control Technique
I am getting ready to kick off a lovely three day weekend! Hopefully you have some enjoyable things planned. I hope to just relax. And along with relaxing – breathing! (Well, of course you’re going to breath, silly girl – like you have a choice?!) But I mean more than just normal breathing. You mayContinue reading "Simple Crave-Control Technique"
Free Radicals and Antioxidants – What Are They?
They go hand-in-hand. Quick and dirty (and extremely simplified): in overabundance, free radicals damage your body and health; antioxidants stop them. Free radicals are unstable molecules. They can be formed from pollutants, cigarette smoke, stresses on you and your body, and other unhealthy lifestyle factors. They will go and “steal” electrons from other moleculesContinue reading "Free Radicals and Antioxidants – What Are They?"