Can you recall when you last gave your fridge a good deep cleaning? There's something so freeing about a sparkling clean refrigerator. It is like having a clean car interior or sparkling windshield. As you're sifting through your old condiments and leftovers to toss them out, you may be realizing how much waste is going in the trash. We all deal with this, but I've [...]
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen a decent number of green smoothie pictures floating around. Why is that? Because they’re so darn good for you! Green smoothies are a great way to get fiber, vitamins, and minerals – all served up in one glass that you can take on the go! Smoothies are: Chock full [...]
The arrival of spring brings a change in the weather. When it starts getting a little warm outside you may want to switch that hot chocolate for a summer-inspired drink that’s cool and refreshing. Spring is the most unpredictable of all seasons, it can be as hot as a summer day, or it can be as cold as a winter day. Such deviations in [...]
When I want to give my body the most nutrient-rich, life-giving foods, I reach for “superfoods.” These special gifts from nature offer many more benefits that just fuel for my body. Superfoods are fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant-based foods that provide the human body with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients that go above and beyond simply feeding our cells. Superfoods [...]
Almonds are a super food that offer many benefits; Good for brain development Regulates cholesterol Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart Used in Skin care Regulates blood pressure Protection against diabetes: Almonds also help in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals Because I include very little dairy in my diet, I have [...]
