What’s the deal with antioxidants and why do we need them??
Learn what antioxidants are and how they protect your body from free radical generation and damage to your cells. Knowing this can help you reduce your chance of disease and slow down the aging process. [cincopa AUIArb6XG_Ov]
read moreAre you a chocolate lover?
Since we're a family of chocolate lovers, the great news on chocolate's health benefits always make us happy! "Researchers who studied 32,000 middle-aged and elderly Swedish women found that those who ate two servings of chocolate a week had a significantly lower...
read moreAre High Glycemic Index Foods Making You Fat?
The Glycemic Index or GI Index rates how fast your body metabolises carbohydrates. It provides a ranking on a scale from 0-100 relevant to the speed at which foods raise blood sugar levels,...
read morePlease say NO to fast food chicken!
Our team recently had a great training on becoming aware of the toxins in our homes and foods! I am sharing the following because there was a lot of feedback on it! If you haven't watched the documentary FOOD, INC yet, I highly recommend it! I'm sorry in advance to...
read moreCoQ10: The Miracle Molecule
This is a must read if you are interested in disease prevention and possible reversal (cancer and heart disease specifically - ESPECIALLY if you are on a statin drug), nutritional healing, increased energy and improved workouts! Contact me to learn about the product...
read moreKnowing your Vitamin D levels may save your life ~ from Oprah.com
This is a great article from O, The Oprah Magazine | October 20, 2010! My family and I have personally been taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D-3 daily ever since the first time I read an article in the Reader's Digest about it's importance in preventing disease and keeping...
read moreAre you more stressed than you think?
The occasional manic Monday is a fact of modern life. But if you’re under chronic stress—suffering a daily assault of stress hormones from a demanding job or a personal life in turmoil—symptoms may be subtler, says Stevan E. Hobfoll, PhD, chair of the department of...
read moreHow to Have a Heart Healthy Halloween
Remember to have a healthy meal BEFORE you go trick-or-treating. This reduces the temptation to “snack” while walking. Make this a fun family physical activity event. Set a goal of how many houses you will walk to and then stick to it! Think about a...
read moreKeeping your kids safe
Here's a great article From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Tuesday, October 26, 2010 ARE YOU WATCHING OUT FOR YOUR KIDS? I hate to break it to you, but there are so many toxins in our environment nowadays that your kids are exposed to chemicals and endocrine...
read moreUp to 40% of Americans may suffer from gluten intolerance…Are YOU one of them?
"Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system. Lisa Stevens, 41, the bakery’s...
read moreScientists Discover Influenza’s Achilles Heel: Antioxidants!
ScienceDaily (Oct. 30, 2009) — As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the flu -- antioxidants. In an article appearing in the...
read moreThe Clean 15: Foods you don’t have to buy organic
Eating organic has so many benefits but can be expensive. The fruits and vegetables on this list were the least likely to have pesticides detected on the parts you eat, after typical washing, whether or not they're certified organic. 1. Onions 2. Avocado 3. ...
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