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Tagged as Healthy Diet

Still Drinking Milk? You Won't After Reading This…
Have you been drinking a frothy glass of cow's milk each morning since long before you can even quite remember? You're not alone of course, and you've probably enjoyed every glass your mom placed before you as a child, especially when it was accompanied by cookies or some other treat. Milk can seem quite appealing as you douse your cereal in the innocent enough looking liquid. However, beneath that...
March 17, 2015
The Government Subsidized Drug That’s Silently Killing Us
There’s been a lot of discussion on the war on drugs over my lifetime. In 1971 Nixon actually declared the “war on drugs.”  President Reagan took it up a notch, with an unprecedented expansion of resources to “save America.”    Considered a public health crisis of epidemic proportions, in 1992 President Clinton pushed for treatment funding. You’d think drugs are the leading cause of death, and, if...
March 16, 2015
Eat Healthy!... Why Bother?
"Healthy" food choices sure are a big topic these days. So many choices... Choices create problems because food is more than nourishment; it plays a huge part in our sense of daily enjoyment. The problem seems to be rooted in our sense of smell and taste buds that apparently have a direct link to our brains and emotions. There's plenty of information out there that informs us what to eat and what not...
March 9, 2015
Can Your Diet Clear Up Your Skin?
Beauty is truly an inside out job. Sure it's great to maintain a solid skin care regimen: use a good cleanser, moisturize daily, apply the occasional mask, balance your skin's ph with a toner. However, none of these will make much of a difference when paired with a poor diet. If you're experiencing a rough complexion despite taking good care of your skin, your diet maybe the real culprit. Read on to...
March 6, 2015
How Much Water Should I Drink?
Continuous media hype from self-proclaimed “health experts" and diet gurus decrees the necessity for drinking a minimum of eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. There are other people, many of whom are bona fide experts, waging the argument that you can drink too much water, even to the consequence of death. The ever-present water bottle clutched in the hands of celebrities whose photos look out at...
March 3, 2015
10 Foods that Eliminate Belly Fat
It seems like even the fittest people around are trying to find ways to combat belly fat. Even people who sport washboard abs are in a never-ending battle with potential flab, and if they miss a beat in the kitchen, they soon start to see how vulnerable they are to belly fat. So, take heart, mortals. Everyone needs to mind their middle. Of course, the reasons for eliminating belly fat include fitting...
February 18, 2015
6 BIG Reasons to Go Organic
Consumers are voting for organic produce with billions of dollars of year-over-year growth in organic product consumption. Whether you're an early adopter or still looking for reasons to go organic here is a deeper look into the reasons we should go organic; for our families, our communities and our global environment. Here are six (6) BIG reasons to Go Organic: - #1. Toxicity to Earth & Water - Chemical...
February 14, 2015
Are You Sure You Are Getting Your Essential Nutrients?
Wellness Tip:- With today's hurried lifestyles, people often fail to eat enough real nutrient dense food. The reality is that most of us are living with micronutrient deficiencies and imbalances which lead to a myriad of health issues. Even if you do eat reasonably well, you can still struggle to get the nutrients you need from anything grown in modern day nutrient depleted soils. Taking supplements...
January 21, 2015
​Which Vegetables You Should Buy Organic and Which Ones You Can Skip
There are many reasons you should purchase organic products at the grocery store. Foods with a USDA Organic label are not grown with chemical pesticides, genetically modified or treated with sewage or petroleum-based pesticides. We have the best intentions at the grocery store, but ultimately it comes down to a question of cost. Many families cannot afford to purchase all organic produce. However,...
January 6, 2015
Are You Eating Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Wellness Tip:- Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are not manufactured by the body, but must be ingested through diet. Omega-3s are necessary for blood clotting, cell health support and reduced inflammation. Evidence suggests they prevent cardiovascular disease. The average western diet is lopsided with Omega-6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation and compete with Omega-3s to metabolize....
January 4, 2015