Who knew there were so many benefits to sea salt? I switched from regular table salt to sea salt about 2 years ago because I heard it was better for you. I didn’t know the benefits at the time but I did know I liked the flavor better so I stuck with it. Here are some of the benfits 1.Boosts your immune system 2.Prevents muscle cramps (I love this one because I have gotten more and more of those as I have gotten older) 3.Helps with […]
Do you struggle with your blood pressure? Are you willing and wanting to improve it? If your answer was yes to both of these questions then continue reading. If not you might as well stop here. Here is a way to provide natural support for healthy blood pressure: Apply 1 drop of Cypress and Ylang Ylang over your heart twice a day. Apply 1 drop of Serenity to each foot before bed. Replace your LEAST healthy meal with a trim shake Increase your daily exercise by 5%. […]
Well it has been awhile. I have gone through the ups and downs of eating healthy and have trained for a relay race. Eating has been an interesting journey that I have a love/hate relationship with. I love healthier foods now but still have cravings. When I have broken down and eaten sugar I love it but that just leads to more cravings. One day I broke down and ate a hamburger and found I didn’t enjoy it as much as I used to neither did […]
Fruit is a good option for a snack that is portable so it’s quick and easy to grab. Here is a list of fruits for you to eat. some are easier to eat than others. Eat them fresh as often as you can and try to make sure they are organic. apples apricots bananas grapes kiwi lemons/limes papaya cranberries (great on salads) Pears peaches plums all berries Enjoy your fruit and remember it may be better for your body to eat it with a protein so […]
Today I wanted to share a list of vegetables to help bring to your mind more options that you may not think of. Common ones that are eaten are green beans carrots celery cucumbers broccoli Less common ones you might want to consider are asparagus arugula beets egg plant cabage brussel sprouts cauliflower fennel jicama kale olives sweet potatoes swiss chard turnips Remember fresh or frozen are your best options with fresh being your best. When at all possible eat organic.
Why should we eat fiber in our diet? Let’s start with what fiber is. I thought I knew what is was until I read a book from my daughter’s college nutrition class and then I realized all I knew was how to get fiber. I knew you needed it to control your blood sugar because I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Here’s the nuts and bolts about fiber. “Fiber as a class is mostly made up of polysaccharides, but they differ from starches insofar as the […]
We all tend to know that we don’t get enough vitamins in our diet especially if we are eating a lot of processed food. So how can we get enough? Increase our fresh raw vegetable intake is a good way but there seems to be lack even with that. Our food has been genetically altered to the point the nutrient level has dropped significantly. I choose to take doTERRA lifelong vitality supplements (LLV) to boost my mineral and vitamin intake. Why? Because they are whole food […]
Weight loss can be so hard. I have gone into a slump and really want to get healthy. Does weight really matter? I believe it does because carrying around extra weight can change hormone levels in your body. This can effect everything! So many people have type 2 diabetes and studies have shown a large majority is due to a diet that is also related to being overweight. Why should we care you ask?. What are some of the things you would love to do but […]
Have you ever want to lose weight but you couldn’t get yourself motivated to do it or keep yourself motivated? Have you wanted to live a healthier lifestyle, but you weren’t quite sure how? This has been me for a long time. I have tried many diets and none of them worked because I wasn’t changing my lifestyle but just dieting. I have joined a 90 day challenge and I want to share with you little tips I learn along the way. I also will share […]
Something that is near and dear to my heart is fighting high cholesterol. It can be a dangerous and even deadly especially when heart disease runs in your family. It is very treatable so there is no excuse not to if you know you have it. I recently had a close friend have a heart attack. He had no risk factors other than he was a male over 43. He ate good for the most part and exercised as he worked. It was scary and […]