Talk about inspiration! I could plan days of menus just looking at this poster for inspiration and shopping lists! The trick to a healthy lifestyle is enjoying real food that is delicious, and moving your body in ways that you enjoy and that make you feel good. Enjoy!
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Sugar consumption in America is totally out of control. In 1997 Americans devoured 7.3 billion pounds of candy, spent 23.1 billion dollars on candy and gum, and ate an average of 6 regular size candy bars per week. This costs $54 billion annually to the dental industry. In 1915 the average sugar consumption was 15-20
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Wow, I had no idea. The things I keep learning about how our bodies really work is amazing to me. I do believe this refers only to supplements, not to those eaten in the course of a healthy diet. A great poster and learning tool!
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When this fast was mentioned I immediately had a feeling of foreboding, I don’t know what I expected but I was wrong. This fast seems to be nutritionally sound, healthy, and does not tout itself as a magic cure-all, in fact, it’s primary use is to draw closer to God. I think if you are
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It’s January 3rd and the coolest baby photo of the year is already out! A baby grabbing the doctor’s hand from inside the womb during a C-section. The photo is already going viral on Facebook after Alicia Atkins, the mother, posted it on Facebook earlier this week. Amazing, isn’t it? Here is Alicia’s interview with
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I hope you are all hanging in there, and leaving the extraneous sugar out of your diet. I was thinking about the grocery list, and because we are all so far apart and I have no idea what brands are available where you live, that makes me rather uncomfortable, I will however, give you some
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I am a big fan of acorn squash, and this looks delicious! Nutrition Info per serving; Calories: 118; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Previous Points: 2 ; Points Plus: 3; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Sodium: 326 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Protein: 2 g Ingredients 4 medium acorn squash, seeded and
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10 Foods That Burn Belly Fat: I thought this was a really cool video, I hope you like it too. I love learning about different foods and how they react in my body. Remember with these foods, the less processing the better, and try something new, you may be pleasantly surprised!
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As some of you know, I decided to kick processed sugar out of my life for a week, we have a stormy relationship at best, and I do blame many of my problems on that sweet addictiveness sugar has going on. I had a late night inspiration to see if anyone wanted to do it
Doctors have made astounding progress in the fields of medicine and technology, which is great news for quadriplegics and amputees everywhere. A chip, installed in the brain or on nerve endings on amputated limbs, connects the brain to a robotic arm, which then follows the brain’s commands as if it were the person’s own arm.
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Fruits are a delicious addition to any diet, but some are higher in sugar if you are watching sugar intake. Here are a few helpful suggestions, but if it comes to fruit or candy, eat the fruit! 1. Watermelon: A staple at summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks, watermelon is lower in fiber and higher in
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Flaxseed may protect healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation! A study by Dr. Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou PhD and colleagues in the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center shows that flaxseed may protect internal organs such as lungs against the damages of radiation. The study published in BMC Cancer in August 2011 showed that
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There are symptoms of overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid, and risk factors for thyroid cancer. A risk factor does not mean you will get cancer, it is simply a commonality of many patients. Most thyroid diseases are treatable, if you have these symptoms please see your health care professional.
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A new study by the Oregon Health and Science University states that a diet laden with fructose, like the typical American diet, may be leading us to overeat. Scientists used MRI imaging and discovered that a beverage with fructose does not give any feeling of fullness as a beverage with simple glucose does. It’s a
For many people their pets are members of the family, I myself have a grand furbaby. If the worst happens and you need to save a beloved pet, here is a great poster that shows you how. Good stuff to know, and I hope you never need it.
Over half a million people in the US suffer from this debilitating disease. This poster shows you what it is, what to look for, how to treat it. Presently there is no cure but there are medications to improve symptoms.
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We are all set and excited to start this tomorrow I hope! Remember, if you don’t want to do this, it is okay, if you do want to, I am tickled pink to have you on board. Remember we are eliminating as much processed sugar and high fructose corn syrup as possible, we are not
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