Magnesium- The Forgotten Mineral
Magnesium- The Forgotten Mineral Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for the body and yet, its health benefits are often under-appreciated. According to the National Institutes of Health: “Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports […]
Amazing Omelette Ideas
Check out these amazing omelette ideas! Omelette Muffin: Omelette Wrap: Rolled Omelette: Spanish Omelette: Spanish Spinach Omelette: Spiced Vegetable Omelette: Spinach Egg White Omelette: Thermomix Chorizo and Egg Crepe: Tofu & Asparagus Omelette: Veggie Omelette:
Guide to Juicing Greens
Green juices contain enormous amounts of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients. Here is a good guide to juicing greens, which many believe has amazing weight loss benefits. Is fresh green juice more beneficial than fresh fruits and vegetables? The answer is there hasn’t been any solid study on this topic. So I […]
Fact about lettuce
The darker the leaf, the more vitamins it contains. Look for spinach, romaine, arugula, and chicory when building a salad to get the most folate and beta-carotene- an antioxidant that helps rid your body of disease-causing chemicals in addition to protecting your eyes and skin.
Veggie Cooking Cheat Sheet
Here is a helpful sheet that shows the best ways of cooking different veggies:
Top Non-Dairy Calcium Sources
Osteoporosis is a very serious issue and women need to have a good intake of calcium from young ages to prevent osteoporosis later. Although milk and dairy products are good sources of calcium, but some reasons such as being vegan, animal rights and lactose intolerance may prevent us from having milk and dairy products. Lactose […]
Mood-Booster Foods
[Last Updated: November 21st, 2012] These foods are considered as mood-boosters: Chocolates for their antioxidants Eggs for their Vitamin B12 and D Walnuts for their Omega-3 and Magnesium Whole wheat breads for their fiber Bananas for their magnesium Fish for its omega-3 Spinach for folic acid Milk for it’s calcium, vitamins and minerals and orange […]