SUPER FOODS FOR SUPER SKIN It’s been said we are what we eat, and that sentiment definitely holds true when it comes to our skin. It’s our body’s biggest organ, and it deserves all the nutritional TLC we can give it. So take a look at what you’ve been feeding yourself, and therefore feeding your skin. One the most important …
A healthy breakfast: not an impossible mission
A HEALTHY BREAKFAST: NOT AN IMPOSSIBLE MISSION It’s a trite but true refrain that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For most of us, itís been about 12 hours since our last meal and our bodies need a good refueling. Yet, statistics show that as many at 50% of us don’t eat breakfast. We’re too busy. We …
A Delicious Companion To Good Health: The Olive Oil Story
A DELICIOUS COMPANION TO GOOD HEALTH: THE OLIVE OIL STORY The health benefits of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet has become more than a novel observation. Clinical research is substantiating healthy benefits, but the gourmet tastes and flavors are bonuses well worth mentioning too. ìTheÖ patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of …
A constipation remedy using potassium and prunes
A CONSTIPATION REMEDY USING POTASSIUM AND PRUNES Potassium and prunes are a natural constipation remedy that you can quickly use to help you get constipation relief. Potassium is needed in your colon walls to insure that peristaltic action occurs. Without potassium, colon walls are weak and unable to respond and contract properly when fecal matter needs to be move. Potassium …
A Colon Detox Can Improve Your Colon Health
A COLON DETOX CAN IMPROVE YOUR COLON HEALTH A healthy colon is a vital part of a healthy body. The colon, along with the small and large intestines, are a major area where the nutrients in food are absorbed. If the colon is not clean, it cannot fulfill this important task. Not only that, the impacted fecal material that builds …
A Healthy BMI (body mass index) for Diabetics
A HEALTHY BMI (BODY MASS INDEX) FOR DIABETICS Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation that is based on your height and weight to determine if you are underweight, an ideal weight, overweight, or obese. The test is an indication of the total body fat that you are carrying around. The number ranges are fairly accurate but there are some …
Healthy Diet Essentials
HEALTHY DIET ESSENTIALS According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. But just what minerals and nutrients …
Water is our Body’s Lifeblood
WATER IS OUR BODY’S LIFEBLOOD The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of approximately 55 to75 per cent water. It forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones. As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies …
Veggies take center stage at your 4th of July cookout
VEGGIES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT YOUR 4TH OF JULY COOKOUT Your annual 4th of July cookout is quickly approaching. Whether you’re expecting vegetarian guests, you’ve newly transitioned to vegetarianism yourself, or you’d just like to incorporate more meatless recipes to give some variety to your cookout menu, there are all kind of ways to prepare meatless options. Before beginning, remember …
Jump for Joy and Juice!
!JUMP FOR JOY AND JUICE! Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and flavonoids. Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables provides numerous nutritional advantages that are extremely …