Reposted from March 31, 2015 No April Fool’s here! The following are some great home remedies that you will use (perhaps just in time before this big holiday weekend!): Bad Breath – Offend people no more with this simple after drink of black tea. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago reported that the […]
Reposted from March 19, 2015 Who knew Epsom Salts could do so much? Epsom Salt Baths are one of the great ways to detoxify the body, get rid of headaches, soothe muscles and even help decrease inflammation. Epsom salts consist of magnesium and sulfate. Magnesium is crucial to our bodily functions and is now one […]
Reposted from March 5, 2014 Getting healthy is big money and everyone is trying to promote their products as “healthy” -whether they are or not. However, some major players are realizing they can’t get away with their questionable claims. Two major lawsuits have made headlines against two of the biggest beverage powerhouses, Coca-Cola with its […]
Reposted from February 25, 2014 Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard of going Paleo as the newest of the “old” diet trends. In fact, it is also aptly named the Caveman Diet. It pretty much mimics what cavemen ate hundreds of thousands of years ago back in the Paleolithic era. Our cave […]
Reposted from February 19, 2015 It’s all over the news–yes, you can eat the WHOLE egg now as studies show that cholesterol in food does not necessarily lead high cholesterol and to cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee just declared that cholesterol is “not considered a nutrient of concern for over-consumption.” Finally, it’s time […]
Reposted from February 4, 2015 How often do you buy food just to see it go bad before it gets eaten. Check out these food saver tips to help keep your food fresh longer. Bananas Put saran wrap around the stems of the bananas to keep them from going bad Bread Of course you can […]
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as […]
Reposted from January 22, 2014 Warning salmon lovers–the following is graphic and may be offensive and upsetting to some of you. The fish you thought was a heart-healthy option may be more a whale of a tale. Unfortunately, the demand has created mass production more of Frankenfish than those amazing pink fish we all imagine […]
Reposted from January 6, 2015 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to […]
Reposted from December 18, 2014 I am asked this question all of the time. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors never took vitamins and they seemed healthier without the hundreds of diseases that seem to plague today’s society. This is true. They got most of their nutrition from their food. These days, however, we can’t […]