When most fruits and vegetables are ripe they are a beautiful, rich color that is visually appealing and whets the appetite. This poster shows categories of color with uniform health benefits. Orange vegetables and fruits are rich in beta carotene and Vitamin A, which is good for eye and heart health. Purples contain phytonutrients that […]
Food for Brain Cognition, Natural Ways to Fight Brain Decay Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you walk into a room and forget why you went there? Well, let me tell you that is not only because of age, but diet and lifestyle has a lot to do with it as well. Since mother earth
St’ Patrick’s Sweet Green Pretzels St. Patrick’s Day, named after St Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the Patron Saints of Ireland , is a saint´s religious feast day that Irish have adopted over 1,000 years. But St. Patrick’s Day, is also known for its very own and delicious shamrocks, and and here’s a tasty new twist on
10 Surprising Dairy-Free Calcium Sources For many years we have heard milk and dairy products are the best calcium sources, but that’s not entirely true, actually recent research reveals a different story, milk products often contain high levels of toxins like bovine growth hormones and antibiotics although we do need adequate amounts of calcium in
I personally don’t count calories, I keep track of my food intake and make an educated guess, but if you are going to make an educated guess it makes sense to know what’s in what foods. This poster has fruit calories per 1 cup serving, quite often with fruit a 1/2 cup is a serving
Facial exercises that will stop your skin from sagging! Remember faces come in many distinct shapes and sizes, but if you feel your face is a little bit chubbier than you would like, performing these facial exercises can help to strengthen your facial muscles, and the best part is you can do them just about
Even though India, Brazil, Costa Rica and many other places are very popular for their beautiful beaches and tropical rainforest, they are also among the top 10 destinations for medical travel and medical tourism. Here are the top countries for health care travel, that offer affordable health care services, treatments and surgeries to approximately 400,000
Avocado…more than Guacamole! Avocados are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy. Personally, I eat a whole avocado virtually every day, which I usually put in my salad, but here are some ideas on how to use avocado in a more creative way than any salad
These oven-baked zucchini chips make a healthy substitute for French fries or potato chips, and they taste as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Ingredients 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon
Delicious and nutritious, just enough natural sugars and protein to amp up your energy level, with enough fiber and sweetness to help get rid of those mid-afternoon cravings! Start with equal parts raw almonds, dates, and raisins, about one cup each, throw into food processor, blend, press into 9 x 9 or 8 x 8
Top 10 truly healthy snacks so neither you won´t feel hungry or regret! Three square meals a day is all well and good, but we all sometimes need a little something in between, but there is no need to buy all the 100-cal snack pack but full of ingredients we can hardly spell, here are
#6- Cranberries 6. A hand full of cranberries outranks nearly every fruit and vegetable including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries, and cherries. #5-Apple 5. An apple detoxifies your liver, who is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. #4- Cinnamon 4. A teaspoon of cinnamon has 5 times as many antioxidants
You don’t have to go to the other side of the world or order exotic food from the internet to have the benefits of antioxidants, these are the one of the bests antioxidants in the world, and you can find them all in your nearest grocery store!! #12- Cocoa Powder 12. One tablespoon of cocoa
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One of my favorite things about this time of year is a delicious mint flavored shake, but I don’t need all the fat and chemicals that are in a typical fast-food treat. This is a delicious version to make yourself at home, with only a few ingredients, and greatly reduced fat and calories. This recipe
Another recipe for a delicious green juice! We all have different tastes, so having many different choices is of great benefit. This one includes kale and spinach with iron and fiber, an apple, parsley, celery, and a cucumber, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The apple should provide enough sweetness, if you are
Who is craving chocolate? How about 12,000 pounds of it? Yep, it is the world’s biggest chocolate bar weight. It is part of the ‘portion distortion’ program that’s focus on teaching families about eating properly and in right amounts. With the ‘Think Big, Eat Smart’ slogan and 3 feet (91 cm) tall and 21 feet
