Summer is the perfect time of year to start eating more produce! Fruits and vegetables are in abundance right now. Juicy peaches and plums are such a perfect healthy dessert. When you are shopping for produce try to remember the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen to avoid exposure to pesticides. The dirty dozen are foods that still have […]
Read moreAFPA has a great list of healthy habits to keep you motivated to take care of your health throughout the summer season! https://www.afpafitness.com/blog/food-and-nutrition-healthy-habits
Read moreI’m always talking about the benefits of bone broths for a variety of health issues. Here is another helpful article from Epigenetic Labs about the numerous health benefits of bone broth. https://epigeneticlabs.com/health-benefits-of-bone-broth/ Dr. Eifrig also wrote about many of the health benefits of bone broth in his May 2023 Health & Wealth Bulletin that is published by Stansberry Research. “It […]
Read moreWe all know that we feel better after a good night of rest. We know our children are more cheerful when they have had a restful night of sleep. In many of my workshops, I talk about many of the health benefits that we get from getting adequate sleep on a daily basis. We know that it is not safe […]
Read moreAlycia Gordan has a quick list of foods that are easy to incorporate into your daily diet to help boost brain power. For a more detailed description on the benefits of these foods, please read her article from the AFPA Health and Fitness Blog! 9 Foods to Boost Brain Power 1. Broccoli 2. Walnuts 3. Blueberries 4.Dark Chocolate! 5. Fish […]
Read moreI love Dr. David William’s website and newsletter. I have read his Alternatives publication for over a decade. He has a great summary list here of simple ways to boost metabolism! Here are a few tips to help you boost your metabolism: Never miss breakfast. Many people ignore breakfast. What they don’t realize is that it’s the most important meal of […]
Read moreMost people struggle with acne at some point in their life. If you have teens in the house, it can be a challenge to get them to eat right and get enough rest. Here is a helpful list of healthy foods and remedies for acne from the wise folks at Integrative Nutrition. http://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/2017/04/10-healthy-foods-and-remedies-for-acne
Read moreWe all know that it is important to eat a healthy breakfast. A protein filled breakfast will give you more lasting energy throughout the morning. Many days, I just have a breakfast smoothie made with fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, but eggs are a terrific protein option for breakfast. If you are getting bored of the same recipes, try […]
Read moreWe all have busy days. When we are tired, our bodies crave quick energy. Reaching for that soda, candy or sugary pastry seems like it would give us an energy boost, but we really set our bodies up for more exhaustion. I like this quick list of energy boosting tips without caffeine, from AFPA writer John White. Mr. White reminds […]
Read moreEggs are such a healthy source of protein for the body. The news and media have misunderstood cholesterol and what sources of cholesterol we should be avoiding in our daily diets. “A new 2017 study from Tufts found cutting back on sodium, sugar-sweetened beverages, and processed and red meats, and eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seafood, whole grains, and polyunsaturated […]
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