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The Basics of Clean Eating
The Basics of Clean Eating If eating better is on your list of goals to accomplish this year, good for you! Remember it’s a process and be patient with yourself. Before looking at meal ideas and other tips for a clean eating lifestyle, you should hone in on exactly what the basics of clean eating are going to do for you. The following information goes over clean eating, what is allowed and not allowed, and very basically… how it works! The Simple Rules of Clean Eating A good place to start with clean eating is to learn about the simple, basic rules involved with this lifestyle. In general, you are…
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On the Stove or Crock Pot Soup
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8 Reasons to Cut Out Processed Foods
Here are 8 Reasons to Cut Out Processed Foods Most of us know that a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains is our best choice. But, many of us don’t know exactly why we should be cutting processed foods. I want to share with you the top 8 reasons for avoiding processed foods. Monosodium glutamate MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a form of salt which has been chemically changed and is used to enhance the flavor of many popular processed foods. It has been directly linked to weight gain and obesity, and negatively affects how full you feel when you are eating. This can lead to overeating,…
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What Is Naturopathy
Exploring alternative medicine is a focal point for many of us today. There are different practices and disciplines, so I thought it would be helpful to explore a few of them over the next few weeks. I thought we’d begin with a discussion of naturopathy. Treating your body and enhancing your health naturally is an important goal for many of us. Naturopathy offers many options for natural remedies and preventative care that can be alternatives to conventional medicine. If you have ever wondered just what naturopathy is or what it includes, here is a little information about it. Naturopathy, also known as naturopathic medicine, is a system of healing and…
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The Blue Zones and Longevity
The Blue Zones and Longevity One of my current favorite authors is Dan Buettner who writes about the Blue Zones. If this is a new term to you, the Blue Zones are five areas around the world where people live to be one hundred years old or more. And, they are active, healthy and social! In an article I discovered on getpocket.com, Andrew Merle writes about his discovery of Dan Buettner and his book The Blue Zones Solution. The article is titled, “What to Eat to Live to 100”. Merle writes, in part: Most of the book focuses on food because, as Buettner says, “food may be the best starting point…
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Bread
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Does What You Eat Affect Your Appearance?
Does what You Eat Affect Your Appearance? When you look at your face, what do you see and what should you see? Does what you eat affect your appearance, does it cause inflammation? First and foremost, not all inflammation is bad. The inflammation that helps a sprained ankle heal is a good thing. That is called “acute inflammation”, and to survive, you need that type of inflammation. It helps you heal an injury and fight off an infection. When you have healed and/or recovered, acute inflammation should subside. That’s the way it is supposed to work when we are healthy. The other type of inflammation is “chronic inflammation”. That is…
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Tiny Steps for Big Changes – How to Change Your Eating Habits
Tiny Steps for Big Changes When I changed how I eat more than six years ago, I made huge sweeping changes very quickly. I did it because my husband was on a statin drug that was not so slowly killing him. By the way, if you take a statin, I suggest you review the possible side effects and be aware of rising glucose levels leading to Type 2 diabetes, memory loss, cataracts and so much more….but I digress. I did not make tiny steps for big changes; I made huge changes to our eating style because we had to get him off the statin. This meant normalizing his cholesterol levels…
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Roasted Veggies with Squash, Onions, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
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How to Avoid Getting Old Before Your Time
How to Avoid Getting Old Before Your Time… How to avoid getting old before your time? Don’t buy into advertising and programming. If you are approaching fifty or older, this brief article will connect the dots for you, and if you are younger than fifty, I hope you take careful notes! They are coming to get you, and I want to point out three things you need to be aware of. Awareness is key, and you can decide not to take a ticket and get in line for the whole aging thing that they lay on us. You know…the programming that is subtle and not so subtle to expect to be…
