Juice means different things to different people. For some it brings back memories of little bendy straws and colorful boxes. In the health and fitness community juices are powerhouses of nutrients and vitamins made through many different processes. There are many different forms of juices. Some are
Read more →If you’ve taken a walk down any health foods store then you’ve definitely seen bags of flaxseed. If you’ve opened any newspaper or magazine you’ve seen a few articles about their benefits. By: Jennifer Pelegreen from EasyHealthySmoothie.com Flaxseed has lots of great benefits for your health, but…
Read more →Even if you’re not into fitness you’ve probably heard of, know someone, or have done a juice cleanse yourself. Whether it was for one day, or for a whole week (!) juice cleanses have been seen as a quick fix to shed some weight, jumpstart your metabolism,
Read more →In the land known for it’s hospitality and generous hosts it may be hard to stick to a diet…couple that with an abundance of bakeries, olive oil and rich pastries covered in honey, cream, and cheese it will be hard NOT to return home without a few
Read more →Sometimes the marketing teams get the better of us and trick us with the wording on the labels or with the packaging. Sometimes we just don’t think that an item would have sugar! You may even find that some of these items are in your house right
Read more →Whether you’re inviting your family or friends the holiday season can be a time of overindulgence and heavy, heavy dinners! At first they are amazing but after a few gatherings you might find yourself wishing for a big salad instead of more Christmas cookies 🙂 With that
Read more →1.One cup of strawberries contains only 43 calories, has fiber that helps lower blood pressure, and curbs overeating. 2. Antioxidants: Strawberries contain chemical compounds called phenols. Anthocyanin, a particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red color to the fruit. Strawberries also contain vitamin C,
Read more →Some of these tips might be common knowledge BUT there may be some new ones on this list! Some of these are fun, easy things you can do…or maybe you didn’t realize just how important something as simple as laughing can do to improve your quality of
Read more →1. Reduce the appearance of wrinkles Make your own age-defying exfoliating face mask with honey, cinnamon and apple cider vinegar to get rid of dead skin, moisturize your face, and tighten skin so it doesn’t sag. As you age, you lose collagen in your skin, which creates
Read more →Okra — also called ochro, gumbo, bhindi, and ladies’ fingers — might not look like anything special, but the veggie is chock-full of good-for-you nutrients. Not only are they low-cal and a rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, but they’re also apparently supposed to do
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