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When scrutinizing vitamins, do you ever stop and consider minerals? They’re absolutely of equal importance. But here’s the kicker. If you’re eating a healthy, whole-foods diet, chances are, you’re getting the right vitamins. However... ...you can’t guarantee that you’re getting enough minerals! I’ll share some causes of deficiency coming up. While I want to share a lot more about minerals in the future, today we’re talking about magnesium....
What does peanut butter do to your body? Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery? It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh! People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. Today, I’m...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
The “Best” Organic Foods You Should NEVER Eat: The 9 Worst Exposed. How do you feel about your diet? It stresses me out to hear that so many people are feeling guilty about every choice they make. To be clear... ...it’s not because most of them don’t know what to look for. It’s because they later read someone else's assessment of that food item. The “Best” Organic Foods You Should NEVER Eat: The 9 Worst Exposed This Information Age may make...
How much do you love turmeric? What’s your favorite dish to add it to? Or do you prefer a supplement? So much has been said of this spice in the last decade. While it’s been essential to Eastern cooking since the beginning of time, a lot of us are still catching on. Chock-full of amazing health benefits, turmeric is the anti-inflammatory spice we should never be without. But how much do we really need to...
What do you think of when I say “potassium”? Bananas, right? Well, sure. Bananas are practically synonymous with potassium in our culture, and one of the most popular fruits in general. I know… duh! But clearly, they aren’t enough. After all... ...98% of people often don’t eat enough potassium-providing foods! Their diets are deficient in potassium. I know that more than 2% of us are eating bananas, though. This makes me believe that...
When do you find that you’re hungriest? Just like sleeping patterns, we all have certain times where we prefer to eat. In fact, they might be linked. These patterns are familiar and feel good to us. For instance, once you get into the habit of having that midnight snack, it can be hard to quit. It might be when your body is just naturally hungry, but isn’t it also the worst time to be snacking? Today, we’re looking into how our timing with...
Have you ever encountered a friend or family member who tells you to "just relax"? Don’t you love that? Telling someone to relax is like telling someone allergic to pepper to stop sneezing. Some of us are more nervous than others; it is just a part of our genetic makeup. However, we certainly do not have to be stuck in that way; we can change our focus and perception and truly learn how to relax. For some, being relaxed is easy; for others, it...
Perfect Skin with Smoothies Perfect skin smoothies... I remember when every blogger on the internet started making green smoothies some years back. A lot of people were confused or revolted. Blended greens? How could one possibly choke that down? Aside from doing much for the kale industry, the new smoothie boom turned picky eaters onto healthy foods. That’s because we began seeing results in the people who drank these things like...
Have you ever heard of the ketogenic diet? You have? Good. What about ketogenic snacks? What about a ketogenic diet for beginners? By Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt. I had, but until recently, I didn’t know much about them. Here’s the interesting part… One of my neighbors was taking a walk around the block. That’s when I realized… She had easily lost thirty pounds over the last year. So, I asked her what she was doing. You guessed...
Wang Chun. Muay Thai. Jiu-Jitsu. It sounds like I’m ordering a feast from the local MSG-laden Asian fusion restaurant down the street. With all the unfamiliar sounds and words, is it any wonder Aikido sounds like something served over rice? Where do you even begin to understand the difference between the various martial arts? How do you choose what’s best for you? Not all of us can be an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master and the creator...
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought... ...“What happened?” I know I have! Whether it’s my busy schedule, poor sleep, or a certain time of year, bad skin days will happen. We’re also well aware that the bright, bouncy, elastic skin of our youth is here for a limited time only. And then it hit me… It’s a little shocking when time actually begins to catch up with us. Maybe the skin looks drier, dull, and uneven in tone. So...
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Health
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Dieting
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Nutrition
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Mental Health & Well-being
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