Dr. Cary Nelson has a great green smoothie recipe. I make something similar to this recipe almost everyday. My green smoothie gives me the energy I need for my very busy days. I add fresh lemon to my smoothie and I substitute organic spinach for the kale most of the time. You could substitute orange juice if you don’t like […]
Read moreDr. Kenneth Hansraj is the chief of spine surgery at New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine. He published a study in the journal Surgical Technology International that showed when the head is flexed forward at an angle of 60 degrees to look at a mobile device, the effective weight of the head increases significantly. This forward angle can be equivalent […]
Read moreStudies have shown that eating grapes helps to reduce inflammation in the body while also restoring gut bacteria. Further analysis is providing us with more evidence about the polyphenols in grapes and their many benefits. There is a link to one of the studies in this article. Grapes are an easy snack to pack, you can add them to your […]
Read moreAugust is national watermelon month. The cost of watermelon is low at this time of year! Here is an article encouraging everyone with another reason to enjoy watermelon! http://www.dole.com/en/Articles/national-watermelon-month
Read moreWatermelon is a great post exercise snack. It helps relieve post workout pain. Read this short article to find out more about the benefits of eating watermelon! http://www.dole.com/Articles/Watermelon_for_Women
Read moreThere are so many reasons why we should include blueberries in our daily diets. Here is an article about the new study linking blueberries to the list of foods associated with helping to combat depression and PTSD. Blueberries May Benefit Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder July is National Blueberry Month and we have so many reasons to celebrate! Already known for their […]
Read moreHere is an article from American Fitness Professionals that will encourage you to take control of your blood sugar levels. The second article will help you to better understand blood sugar levels. https://www.afpafitness.com/blog/how-to-take-control-and-optimize-your-blood-sugar-levels Blood sugar 101- https://www.afpafitness.com/blog/blood-sugar-101
Read moreIf you are struggling with allergies and you are not sure what foods may be causing your discomfort, here is a workbook that might help you self diagnose. The Elimination Diet requires hard work. You will need to be very careful with what you eat and you need to document what you consume. The hard work will pay off once […]
Read moreHere is a little recipe you can make at home to freshen up your yoga mat. Funky to Fresh: DIY Yoga Mat Spray
Read moreKeep the holidays healthy with these plant based recipes for some holiday treats. http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/2-ingredient-chocolate-banana-ice-cream/ http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/cherry-soft-serve-ice-cream/
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