I love pomegranates! I could eat them everyday. They are colorful with that perfect sweet and tart taste. I like to juice pomegranates in my smoothies, add them to yogurt, top them on salads and mix them into rice dishes. I use POM juice https://www.pomwonderful.com/ with organic mixed berries and lime seltzer for a healthy punch when entertaining. This article […]
Read moreSpring time can be very challenging for those of us with seasonal allergies. My family struggles with both food and environmental allergies. I want to share what my family has been doing for years now to avoid taking pharmaceutical drugs. Before taking any supplements make sure to cover the basics for healthy living and discuss your plan with your doctor. […]
Read moreI know that buying organic foods can be very expensive. I advocate a plant heavy diet and I know that eating a whole foods plant based diet that is 100% organic is out of reach for most of us. I would encourage you to do what I do when it comes to shopping for my large family. I do not […]
Read moreSome of my family members struggle with a serious dairy allergy. We have seen the health benefits of avoiding dairy products. Dairy can contribute to congestion, digestive issues and general inflammation in the body. I would encourage people to look into the various milk substitutes mentioned below from Ocean Robbins and the terrific folks at the Food Revolution network! Ditching […]
Read moreI have a big family and my kids love sweets. It is really challenging to keep sugar and sweeteners out of the house with my kids wanting treats and sweets. This article by Ocean Robbins includes a helpful list explaining the cons about eating various sweeteners. I know gut health is so important for our overall health. Sugars wreak havoc […]
Read moreMy family has struggled with various dairy allergies for many years. The media says you need to eat dairy to get adequate calcium and that is just not true! I wish I had know all I do now about plant based sources of calcium when I was younger. When I was a teen and college student, I didn’t feel good […]
Read moreI try hard to clear my home and diet of harsh chemicals and toxins. I use vinegar and baking soda for many of my cleaning tasks. I soak our toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide to keep the germs at bay and I clean wounds with it too. I really didn’t know just how helpful hydrogen peroxide was until I read this […]
Read moreThere are so many benefits to participating in a weekly yoga class. Here is an article from University Health News about the benefits of yoga classes for those struggling with chronic fatigue symptoms. If you or someone you know is struggling with this issue there are many areas that need to be addressed as far as daily diet, sleep and […]
Read moreI know many of my students struggle with migraine issues. There are usually many factors that are contributing to the migraine issues. One factor might be the foods that are consumed on a regular basis. The article below from the University Health News includes a helpful list of foods that might be contributing to migraine issues. It is worth eliminating […]
Read moreI know most of us do not enjoy depriving ourselves of food and beverages. I would not recommend ever cutting out water consumption. Most of us are not getting enough water throughout the day as it is! I would recommend thinking about changing your eating times. This doesn’t work for all schedules, but the body does need physical rest and […]
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