All about the hot stuff… capsaicin is very good for your body, I found an awesome poster to share showing the benefits. I have been taking a cayenne pepper supplement for years, I have been told it helps with GI distress, I know it’s odd, that hot peppers heal a tummy, but I can tell […]
Yes there are foods that do improve your brain function. I have fibromyalgia and suffer from “brain fog” so I am always looking for healthier ways to eat to stay on an even keel, hopefully someday with less medications. Everyone needs to boost brain function, no matter the state of your health. You only get
When my kids were little and came home with bags loaded with candy I took out a “mommy tax” which means I got a few of my favorite candies off the top. We also learned that buying Halloween candy early usually means buying it twice. Here are a few tips to keep you from
Not only are bananas delicious, they are filled with marvelous things for your body! They are wonderful plain, with peanut butter, in frosting, in pancakes, sliced on top of cereal, wherever you can think to put them. Enjoy!
This is another great poster with food lists of alkaline and acidic foods. I am still researching this, but the science seems sound. I like the idea of balance in everything. If anyone has tried this I am curious about the results of this kind of balanced diet, please let us know in the comments.
If healthy food is presented in an attractive manner I think we are more likely to eat and enjoy it. A well balanced diet has a rainbow of lovely colors. This is a great poster showing some bright, beautiful foods, makes me hungry looking at it!
This is a great all-inclusive guide that shows some spice basics, what to put with what foods. This is a great general guideline if you are new to using spices in your cooking. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor without adding lots of fat. Happy cooking!
[Last Updated: January 2nd 2013] Flax seed is so good for you, it has fiber, Omega 3’s, and a nice fresh nutty taste. I put ground flax in everything. Pancakes, homemade bread, pasta sauce, anything baked, casseroles, smoothies, etc. Here is a poster with pictures of what it should look like, I store mine sealed
Everyone would eat healthier if it tasted better, right? The best way to improve the flavor is by adding spice to it. This is a handy guide with a wealth of information about spices. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and add different things to your food. Happy eating!
Yesterday we posted something on the benefits of breastfeeding, now here is something about how it works, and some general guidelines. It is not quite as easy to figure out as you might think if you have never done it. I learned from a nun when my daughter was born, my mom took a picture,
I think by now everyone knows that breastfeeding makes healthier babies, but I am stunned by how much healthier they are. I am so glad I was able to do that for one of mine, and my granddaughter was breast fed as well, she is so healthy and happy!
Everything you ever wanted to know about what to eat and what to drink before, during, and after a workout, including information on cardio, weight lifting, and circuit training can be found in this amazing poster:
This is a handy little poster with facts on condiments, from good to bad. So helpful, I actually use salsa on my baked potatoes and as salad dressing sometimes, helps get those vegetables in as well. Happy eating!
Since 2004 five deaths have occurred that were linked to energy drinks according to government records. The FDA does not regulate these drinks as they are labeled as dietary supplements, not soda. Colas and coffees are regulated as to the amount of caffeine by the FDA. According to Mayo Clinic there are 80 mg caffeine
This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
If you enjoy your morning coffee you should enjoy reading this. If you enjoy your afternoon tea you should enjoy this as well. Both beverages have much to offer, and some risks, be informed and choose accordingly. Whichever you drink, or a mix of both, enjoy it in good health!
Ever look at a 7 day meal plan and just get confused? The diet says you can substitute, but with what? Love this sheet of answers! All the foods you can eat and how many days in a week you can do it. Every day you can eat greens, carrots, whole grains, etc. Think large
It’s amazing what this stuff can do! You can use it outside or inside, it’s good for skin, hair, digestion, weight maintenance… I think the only thing is doesn’t do is wash dishes! Check out this amazing poster, and let us know what else you use it for. Source: NaturalNews.com
