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The power of quinoa
I will admit - for the longest time I had no idea what quinoa was. I didn't even know how to pronounce it. It didn't even appeal to me at first. But it was when I ate my first quinoa salad, and loved it, that I decided to learn more about this mystery food. Quinoa is...
What is inflammation?
As we age, our body's immune system usually starts to get out of balance, making our tissues more prone to wear and tear. This is known as inflammation, and it is the main cause of unhealthy aging. Most of the medical conditions affecting older adults - heart disease,...
Your body is a temple
When it comes to fueling our body with energy from snacks and meals, we must pay attention to what we are actually eating. Most packaged and processed foods are not going to be as healthy as real, all-natural foods. Just because an item says "whole grain" on it, it...
Salmon Patties recipe
Salmon Patties are one of my favorite things to make for dinner! They are super healthy (full of Omega-3s, protein and vitamins) and so easy to make! I usually serve them with a spinach salad. Recipe: Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) of wild skinless, boneless salmon 2/3...
Protein is King
3 Simple Words: EAT. MORE. PROTEIN. When you eat real foods with a high satiety factor, you are able to eat less of that food and still be satisfied. This is why you should power up with protein! Protein provides satiety more than carbs or fats alone do. People...
Brussels sprouts are in
When I was a kid, I couldn't stand the sight, or smell, of Brussels sprouts! I mean, you couldn't have paid me to eat them. Now, as an adult, I absolutely love them, and knowing how good they are for my body makes them even better! Brussels sprouts are full of fiber...
Stop Stressing
I don't know about you, but I get stressed very easily in this thing called life! Did you know that as we get older, our bodies are less able to manage stress? This means that the more we stress as adults, the more we become a little older. Excess stress can be...
Less wrinkles and aging
Did you know that sugar can age you? Yes, aging is part of growing older. But it's accelerated by sugar. When excess sugar in your blood attaches to the collagen in your skin, wrinkles begin to appear. In addition to wrinkles, too much sugar in your diet can also...
Why Electrolytes?
My daughter asked me what electrolytes are, as she was drinking a water that contains vitamins and electrolytes. I feel like there is so much focus on the essential vitamins we need on a daily basis and not enough on the necessary electrolytes (essential minerals)....
No more craving junk!
Did you know that your body has a built-in survival mechanism that says, "Feed me what's good, and you'll develop a taste for it?" I swear that I was a rabbit in a previous life, because I crave lettuce and salads! I have been this way since I was a kid. I am...