On the Go Salads Bringing lunch to work can feel like a chore, it requires planning, getting up early to pack your lunch or remembering to prepare it before you go to be. It needs to be portable and it needs to be exciting, but it also can’t be smelly (you can’t bring odors in […]
Poor Decisions We all make them, when it comes to love, money, food, and exercise, every single one of us has made a decision or two that is… not as good as it could have been. A new study shows that this is an international phenomenon, and maps of the world show that our food
Menopause and Andropause Yes men go through something too! All about what to expect, and knowing what you can blame on natural changes! There are several things a Dr. or herbalist can recommend to allay symptoms, knowledge is power when it comes to your body. I highly recommend this to everyone, even if it’s years
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All You Need to Know About Tea I drink quite a bit of tea, and I was completely unaware that brewing different types takes different times and temperatures to prevent bitterness.This explains a lot! Their are many different types of tea with all kinds of different benefits. Here are a few teas with their benefits:
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A Tale of Two Meals This is an incredible poster, showing 2 meals and how your body digests them. Sometimes we learn that all the things we have been doing are not the best choices, live, learn, adjust, that’s my motto! Oh, and bring on that bacon! Edited By: Ellie Aug 1st 14
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Clean Banana Bread!! This looks amazing!! I cannot wait to try it 🙂 Clean Banana Bread with Almond Flour 4 C. almond flour 2 C. coconut flour 1 C. dark chocolate chips 1 cup fresh raspberries, dusted with almond flour 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 C.
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Seasonal Eating I have read several studies lately that eating what’s in season is easier on your digestive system, your metabolism, and your immune system, I put together a short list of late fall super foods that are still good as winter approaches. Enjoy! Apples – full of fiber and antioxidants Kale – low in
Protein Twinkies! This is a truly beautiful thing, a healthy recipe for a twinkie like snack that is great for pre or post workout, or as a treat prior to a big party to keep you from overeating, you can also share these at work!! Cake: ½ cup vanilla brown-rice protein powder 1 cup liquid
Fast Food Mafia Have you ever seen any organic producer’s ads on TV? I bet no! Yet fast food industry is increasingly advertising its “not so healthy” products, and who’s their primary target? Sadly, the answer is children! No wonder why 17 percent of the children under 20 are obese, and why that number has
The Good Things in Peppers Cayenne pepper does some amazing things for your body, including boosting your metabolism, accelerating weight loss, fighting cold/flu, and helping with stress. Cayenne pepper is a spice that can be added to various dishes, it helps stimulate the digestive system and improves the blood circulation as well as muscle movements.
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Fuel Your Body, Pre and Post Workout Yes there are foods that will help your body through the workout, and help restore electrolytes when you are done. Pre workout foods: Eating carbs before training will allow the carbs to be broken down and enter your bloodstream at the time your working out. These carbs will
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This looks and sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it! Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic 1 small thumb size piece of ginger Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup of olive oil + ADD 1 tablespoon of honey if you want it sweet! + ADD 1 teaspoon or more of cayenne pepper or chopped chili to
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This drink was featured on The Biggest Loser along with other weight loss tips. You should drink at least three 8 oz glasses per day, they say the longer it sits, the better it tastes. You can eat them as well but they are intended as flavoring and still work, so that is a personal
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What is the main reason to drink diet soda? If you’re like most people, it’s to lose weight, or reduce calories and sugar. Studies keep showing a corresponding weight gain in those using artificial sweeteners compared to those using sugar. Non-nutritive sweeteners, or NNS, are 200 times sweeter than sugar, so you can use much
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This useful infographic is titled “The Obesity Crisis: How the Expanding Waistline is the American Front(ier)” and provides interesting facts about the obesity epidemic in America and impact it is having on the economy, military, and healthcare. Image courtesy of Cascade Healthcare Solutions
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The complications of obesity vary from diabetes to various heart diseases. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC), any person with a BMI larger than 30 is obese. The good news is that losing weight significantly reduces the risk of obesity complications. This poster demonstrates some of the dangers of obesity. For a better view
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Obliques, rectus abdominus, what is all that? Almost every woman I know has a problem with her tummy, part of the problem is that there are several different muscles that need to be worked separately and together. This poster explains where they are and what they do.
A new study in the UK found that drinking a caffeinated beverage an hour before exercising can give more enthusiasm and more endurance for your workout with the caffeine group doing 38% more repetitions than their non-caffeinated counterparts. How much caffeine? The study says 10-15 mg per 10 pounds, so one cup of coffee for
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