Happy Monday! I hope you can fit in some workouts sessions in your schedule this week! Let’s make this week a good one that gets us closer to our goals! Looks like we are going to have some hot and humid days ahead. Exerising in these conditions intensifies how hard the body […]
I am HIGHLY attractive ♥ to mosquitos and other biting bugs – how nice – so I went on a mission to find the BEST way to stop the scratching… and this is what I found … PLANTAIN TINCTURE the BEST “itch medicine” I have ever used. And I made it from my back yard!! Plantain is an herb, […]
Coconut Oil has been described as the “Healthiest Oil On Earth” flickr It is rich in FIBER, VITAMINS, AND MINERALS! flickr Here are some health benefits: hair care skin care stress relief maintaining cholesterol levels weight loss increased immunity proper digestion & metabolism relief from kidney problems heart diseases high blood pressure diabetes cancer dental care bone […]
We have plenty of warning about the damaging effects of the sun, but what we don’t hear as much is the damaging effects of sunscreens. According to Dr Josh Ax, they are filled with damaging toxins that can cause cancer! If you are like me, your head is spinning and you are thinking, “Well, I guess […]
POMEGRANATE JUICE! Studies suggest that long-term consumption of pomegranate juice may:: slow down the aging process protect against heart disease protect against cancer flickr It contains more ANTIOXIDANTS than other juices! To get the health benefit, drink 4-8 oz a day. flickr WARNING… Pomegranate juice has 30 grams of SUGAR – more than an equal […]
CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES Cruciferous vegetables are from the mustard family :: MUSTARD GREENS, CABBAGES, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, KALE flickr They prevent and slow down aging in the body! They are filled with vitamins, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. By adding these foods to your daily diet, you may be lowering your risk for cancer! Some have shown to STOP […]
Blueberries Hold Beautiful Anti-Aging Properties! flickr All berries are good, but I mention blueberries specifically because they are referred to as a MEMORY FOOD. Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants that help repair the damage caused by free radicals. They also fight against high blood […]
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES full of antioxidants from plant compounds from polyphenols, flavonoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, and carotenoids to fight against free radicals Vitamin K, C, E, and many B vitamins rich source of minerals – iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium rich in fiber and low in fat and carbohydrates Kale – Collards – Turnip Greens – Swiss Char– Spinach – […]
This meal is a staple at my house for a few reasons: We can be eating within 30 min. of the time I started cooking. I can cook it without much thought (after getting familiar with it). It uses food that I always have on hand, and if I’m missing something, I can still make […]
Ok, so this past fall Jeremy and I celebrated our 12th year anniversary in the British Virgin Islands. We joined our friends, Kent and Karen, in Tortola and set sail for seven days in the Caribbean on their private yacht. Karen is one of my personal training clients, and her hubby, Kent, is the Captain. […]
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