healthy food
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Beware of these Organic Foods
As you know, I am a huge proponent of organic food. Why? The biggie is that organic foods have higher nutritional value than conventional food, according to some research. You see, organic food is not sprayed with dangerous pesticides and fertilizers like conventional food. In the absence of these pesticides and fertilizers, plants boost their…
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Top 5 Benefits of Fiber
Got Fiber? We all know the benefits of fruits, veggies and clean proteins, but sometimes we forget about the importance of getting enough fiber. Fiber has many benefits, some which reduce the risk of chronic disease! Here are the top 5: 1. Fiber helps alleviate constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, as it absorbs water,…
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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,…