Different food colors have different health benefits, which gives a whole new meaning to the recommended rainbow of foods. Green foods are helpful for detoxification, yellow foods promote beauty, purple foods can increase longevity, and so much more! A well balanced diet has many pretty colors, which improves your health every day!
Certain foods help certain parts of the body, and certain herbs do this as well. I think this is helpful knowledge when planning recipes and seasonings for foods, to choose herbs and foods that benefit areas you may be looking to improve in healthy natural ways. For instance, if you have a family history of
We have posted similar things before, but I bet there are one or 2 people who still suffer from the fatigue that comes with anemia. Great advice should be repeated, so it reaches a larger audience, and helps you to remember what you are looking for. I like this poster because it has several non-meat
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So many of us are so worried about the prevalence of breast cancer. What’s normal? When should I see my doctor? If you have any of these signs, please go in immediately. Redness, swelling, pain and/or itching, skin changes, and swelling of the glands are the most prominent. Nipple discharge is another symptom. Save the
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This did not come with directions, just pictures, but it looks self-explanatory. Use tacky glue and a ball of twine on an old ball, draw a circle around the air hole, which will be your opening, wrap the twine in any pattern around the ball in circles, glue well, let dry thoroughly, deflate the ball
I absolutely love carrots, I eat them almost every day! I buy a bag, wash and cut them, and store them in the fridge for convenience. I like them all by themselves, with hummus, cooked, on salads, wherever! Great to know something I love to eat is so good for me. After all, who does
We all know that we are what we eat, good intake means proper output and performance. Did you know that eating certain foods can actually increase your energy levels? Something to keep in mind for breakfast, that mid-afternoon slump, and whenever our hind ends are just dragging! I love lentil soup with spinach, after seeing
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So many people these days suffer from migraine headaches, I think it is related to our stress filled lives. They are a frequent part of many disease processes, especially those in the autoimmune category. This poster shows some fantastic and relevant facts about migraines, which may give you some much needed answers.
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Several people email and ask us how to get rid of scar tissue, stretch marks, etc. Much of your ability to not show scars depends on genetics, but there are some natural remedies that can visibly improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks over time. These include bentonite clay (topically) and carrot juice (orally)
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Broccoli helps regulate blood pressure, increases hormone levels, helps fight cancer, helps curb overeating, and many more! It’s delicious as well! Raw, steamed, in rice, added to soups or stews, however you want to eat it broccoli has amazing health benefits. Enjoy!
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When most fruits and vegetables are ripe they are a beautiful, rich color that is visually appealing and whets the appetite. This poster shows categories of color with uniform health benefits. Orange vegetables and fruits are rich in beta carotene and Vitamin A, which is good for eye and heart health. Purples contain phytonutrients that
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I personally don’t count calories, I keep track of my food intake and make an educated guess, but if you are going to make an educated guess it makes sense to know what’s in what foods. This poster has fruit calories per 1 cup serving, quite often with fruit a 1/2 cup is a serving
Women have different nutritional needs than men, our bodies are different and function differently so that makes sense. For example women need more calcium, as we are more likely to get osteoporosis, along with that, yes women need protein, but not as much as men, we build muscle differently, and too much protein can actually
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Delicious and nutritious, just enough natural sugars and protein to amp up your energy level, with enough fiber and sweetness to help get rid of those mid-afternoon cravings! Start with equal parts raw almonds, dates, and raisins, about one cup each, throw into food processor, blend, press into 9 x 9 or 8 x 8
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I am sure you have heard many people speak of an awakening of the soul, but maybe you don’t know what that means, or how it’s supposed to feel. This poster is beautiful in its simplicity, with a look at how you will change, or have changed, when you are in tune with yourself and
March 17 is when St. Patrick’s Day, a traditional Irish holiday, is celebrated all over the world. In the United States Boston and New York have the biggest parades, out of thousands that happen. I found this great infographic showing some facts about the holiday that I thought was rather fun. Enjoy!
Many people want to work on their problem areas in the Spring to get ready for shorts and bathing suits. This is a great workout for the problem area most complain about, the tummy. Use this workout a few times a week, add some belly blasting foods, and let the warm season begin!
