Do you suffer from headaches, fatigue, lack of energy or many health problems? If you want to feel energized and healthy, now is the time to have a good look at the foods in your fridge and pantry. Food is our fuel, a source of vitality, our nourishment. Many people who eat (and live) on … Read more
Parents try their best to feed their children well. Sometimes children have their own preferences and thereby miss some of the essential nutrients they need for proper growth and development. Parents can try to mix foods that children may not like to eat with other foods that children naturally like. Getting the vitamins and minerals necessary … Read more
Each recipe makes 2 or 3 servings Brainy Blend ½ cup almond milk 1 scoop rice protein powder 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 cup seedless grapes 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach 1/3 cup ground flax or chia seeds Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Eye Opener ½ cup … Read more
Teens need exceptional nutrition – their bodies are still growing and maturing and so are their brains. Poor nutrition can lead to mood swings, especially for teens when hormones are changing (and raging). Too many chemicals, high sugar products plus not enough nutrients in their bodies are a bad combination. Without good nutrition, teens will … Read more
Hippocrates who lived around 400 BC was known as the “Father of Western Medicine.” He said: “Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food”. Superfoods have been around since the dawn of time as humans started to make connections between foods that harm and foods that heal. We just have to look … Read more
Some people cut too many calories and their bodies think “this is famine time; I’d better hold on to all my fat; who knows when the next meal is coming?” That’s how the body reacts to restricted calories – metabolism slows down to gather reserves. There are a lot of malnourished overweight people. How can … Read more
HEALTHY SNACKS FOR KIDS (or ADULTS) Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt roll in crushed brown rice crispies. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or almond butter. Top with raisins. Enjoy your ‘ants on a log’. Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket or other whole grain bread with ricotta cheese and Granny Smith … Read more