Salads seem to be everyone's go-to meal when they're trying to eat healthier. They're full of crunchy, colorful veggies, low in calories, and loaded with micronutrients. They're easy to toss together for lunch, whip up for a simple and quick dinner, and there are so many different variations that it's hard to get bored of salads. This makes salads a perfect go-to meal -- they're [...]
How many times have you started a diet only to feel miserable, eventually give up, and then feel guilty for it? Diets are usually associated with end goals, such as weight loss or muscle building, but they aren't sustainable in the long run, unfortunately. An alternative to dieting is something much more natural, practical, and doable. The practice of intuitive eating is a much better [...]
Summer fruit season is finally here, and I can't help but get excited to buy that first ripe watermelon. Of course, there's nothing more refreshing than watermelon slices on a hot summer day, but you don't have to eat it plain. Here are some different ways that you can enjoy watermelon this season. 1. Make a watermelon salad There's nothing more refreshing and appropriate for [...]
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12 kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune system, and digestive problems, among other things. Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or [...]
When you think about food cravings, typically the first thing that comes to mind would be some type of junk food. Something that is high in calories, low in nutrients, processed and quite unhealthy. Is that what you tend to crave when a craving kicks in? What is your go-to craving -- chocolate chip cookies? A big bowl of ice cream? Personally, rippled potato chips have [...]
Keeping a well-stocked kitchen is crucial in staying on track with healthy eating. Our schedules don’t always allow for fresh, organic meals on a daily basis. But it is absolutely still possible to eat healthy in a time crunch – and keeping foods conveniently on hand at all times will help you tremendously. As I strive to create and maintain a high alkaline diet that helps [...]
Stress is an inevitable part of life — we can certainly agree on that, can’t we? There are some things in life that we just can’t dodge, no matter how much we want to, and stress is one of them. Overwhelming stress can wreak havoc on your health and well being — including sleep issues, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, digestion problems -- the list goes [...]
Distractions (i.e. the real world!) ever getting in your way and sabotaging your goals to make good choices? Me too. I created this 5 minute video for you to a share a powerful yet easy technique I use to keep help me stay clear and thus in charge. Hello! Elaine Gibson here with www.RenewedLivingInc.com, where Extraordinary Health is Made Easy. I want to share [...]
Building your alkaline lifestyle habits is easier than you think! Time to get your kitchen organized and ready to create new fabulous and easy recipes you can begin with today. Embarking on a new journey can be overwhelming. Many think “Oh no, now I have to go out and spend a great deal of money on new equipment and appliances.” Guess what, not true. Actually [...]
Think living an alkaline high raw foods lifestyle is boring? Try mock salmon pate! Once I learned how to beat my stage IV cancer without traditional protocols, this way of living became our way. Raw food recipes can be so delicious and easy, as well as healthy. Although I include nut recipes as an exception, I do enjoy them. This particular mock salmon pate is [...]
