Do your little ones drink juice often? If so, you might want to reconsider.Especially if there’s added sugar, flavors and dyes. But even if it’s 100% real fruit juice.While juice may come from fruit, most commercial brands are processed under extreme conditions and striped of all nutritional benefits. Including vitamin C because it is extremely sensitive to […]
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Scurvy is a disease caused by a vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency.Without vitamin C, the body is unable to synthesize collagen necessary for wound healing and healthy skin, bones, teeth, joints, and blood vessels.Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that effectively fights free radicals and prevents oxidative stress throughout the body.In addition, it plays […]
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Spirulina is often referred to as blue-green algae (although it’s really a cyanobacterium). Either way, it’s also a popular health food. And one that actually lives up to its hype.Spirulina NutritionCommercial varieties are grown in fresh warm waters. However, spirulina traditionally grew under extreme conditions, such as in volcanic lakes. Thus, it has developed quite the […]
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Have you ever been told to eat a bowl of chicken soup when you’re sick?I bet you have. But do you know why?It’s truly an ancient tradition. But the truth is, not all chicken soups will do the trick. Especially those found in a can.Traditionally chicken soup was made by simmering vegetables, meat and bones to […]
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Who doesn’t love brownies? Oooey, chocolatey morsels of deliciousness. They’re great as a snack, as an accompaniment to a cup of tea, or even for dessert. But some people avoid brownies because they’re high in simple carbohydrates. This includes the gluten free flour versions Black Bean Brownies: Perfect for a Gluten-Free Diet So what if […]
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The health benefits of collagen are immense, which makes sense because it’s the most abundant protein in the human body. Collagen is found in:BonesMusclesSkin, hair, and nailsTendons and ligamentsCartilageDigestive tractVeins and arteriesTeeth (dentin)Eyes (cornea and lens)Thus, it’s essential to maintaining optimal health.The term collagen stems from the Greek word “kolla,” which means glue. This makes sense because […]
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As consumers start to pay attention to sugar consumption and more organizations and communities begin to tax excess sugar, industry giants are trying to fight back. The most recent effort is Coca-Cola’s funding of a study that claims lack of exercise and excessive screen time is to blame for the obesity crisis. The study further states ‘more […]
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If you’re trying to lose weight, improve your health, or prevent disease, you must to take a closer look what you’re eating (and what you’re not). And there is no better way than keeping a food journal.In fact, I require all of my clients to keep food journal. And here are my top 5 reasons why:Compares […]
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Kraft recently released a new line of “Jell-O Simply Good” products. According to them, they are “delightfully honest” and “made with the good stuff.” However, I found several questionable ingredients still lurking inside. Let’s take a look… A Closer Look at the Ingredients in Jell-O Simply Good Cane sugar is the most abundant ingredient in this product (19 […]
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Corn is one of the most highly genetically modified (GM) ingredients in the United States. Because of the challenges that genetic modification presents for our health and for the environment, I encourage people to eat organic corn. This also helps to avoid the high levels of pesticides and glyphosate used in growing the crop. The ability […]
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