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Trending Diets and Which Works Best for You Part 5 of 5 Eating Low Lectin
I hope you enjoyed learning about different types of Food Plans and Lifestyles. I prefer not to use the term diet as that just implies that it is a temporary fix. Did you like the principles of the Mediterranean plan? Or perhaps Paleo seems just right for you? Maybe Keto is the way to go? Or…
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Trending Diets and Which Works Best for You Part 4 of 5 Vegan
Which food lifestyles make sense for you? What do you think of the previous articles in this series of going Mediterranean, Keto or Paleo? This is all about exploration of what makes the most sense for your own lifestyle and what may be a huge player in optimizing your health and ridding yourself of some…
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Trending Diets and Which Works Best for You Part 3 of 5 Paleo
Hopefully you have gained some good insight with Parts 1 and 2 of the best food plans for you with the Mediterranean and Keto lifestyles. Now, for Day 3 of 5, let us take a look at the Paleo Lifestyle. Origins The Paleo Diet’s roots start during the Paleo period of the caveman. Known as…
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Trending Diets and Which Works Best for You Part 2 of 5 Going Keto
Our first food plan discussed was the Mediterranean lifestyle. Now we will move onto one of the most popular trending diets, the Ketogenic Diet. Origins The Keto Diet dates back to the 1920s when doctors began using it to control seizures among patients with epilepsy. Then it was discovered that it was an effective diet…
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Trending Diets and Which Works Best for You Part 1 of 5 Mediterranean
Food is fuel for the body. It’s what gives us energy (or not-so-much in many cases!) and keeps our bodies and organs running. However, everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. It is important to find the right fit for you with so many choices out there. Over…
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The Secret to Good Health for Women Over 50 with Green Drinks
Especially for us ladies over 50, green drink concoctions of leafy greens, fruits, and veggies are not only delicious but also incredibly good for you. Whether you’re a seasoned green drink enthusiast or a newbie looking to boost your health, I will talk about why green drinks are essential, how easy they are to make,…
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Women Over 50-Are You Tired and Have Stubborn Weight?
Ever wonder why you suffer from hormonal imbalances or any or many of the following? While many of us may chalk it up to old age or individual issues, there may be one root cause of these seemingly unrelated conditions. The often overlooked thyroid is frequently the culprit behind so many of our most annoying…
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See What is in My Pantry
I am often asked what I eat. No, I don’t eat just carrots and kale! I eat a large variety of delicious and satisfying food and invite you to check out my pantry! Foods we typically we have in the pantry: Beans Coconut wraps Various nuts and seeds (Love sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and walnuts)…
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You’ll Never Believe Who is Malnourished
It’s official. People throughout the world in developed countries are dying from a growing epidemic. People are suffering from malnutrition. However, it’s not those gaunt, stick figure-like people with the protruding bellies you may be picturing. Today’s malnourished people are actually overweight and obese. How can that be? Well, the “food” many people…
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I’m Guilty. I Almost Killed My…
I learned a such a profound lesson the other day when I just about killed my beautiful new hydrangeas. Do you have a green thumb? I love love love my plants and flowers, but I’m ashamed to say that sometimes I struggle with keeping them healthy (and sometimes even alive!). I am…