Antioxidants
What Does it Really Mean to be Healthy?
Good health and wellness is the growing subject of interest today, but what does it mean to be healthy? Being healthy is about having abounding energy, flexible joints and muscles, and proper brain function –all till we are 100 years old. Being healthy means being excited each day for what it will bring, freedom to…
Read MoreUltra-Luscious Smoothies
To increase a smoothie’s creaminess, blend in an of these: avocado, bananas, coconut, squash or root vegetables; plain yogurt, mango, nut, rice or seed milk; rolled grains, seeds soaked in water for an hour or nut soaked for two hours. If adding in cacao nibs for a chocolate flavor and to ensure the cacao nibs…
Read MoreProcessed Foods Aren’t Foods, So Don’t Eat Them!
Food is one of the most important forms of medicine we have–it can truly heal your life. By nourishing yourself with fresh, vital, real foods, you give your body tools for self-repair, bring your life satisfaction, keep natural rhythms in balance, inflammation down, blood sugar normal, hormones balanced, and look and feel younger. Eating well…
Read MoreDid You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
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