Celebrating Spring and Earth Day
Marjory Wenworth’s beautiful poem called Spring. Time for planting pea pods. Great vegetable planting resource guide. Earth day activities.
Read moreWomen, Food, and Desire – A Book Review
“What Do You Want?” The first sentence of Women, Food, and Desire sums up the theme of this entertaining and inspirational book by health expert Alexandra Jamieson. She shares story after story of how her clients faced their fears and transformed their lives by mindfully examining their cravings and asking themselves, “What do I really want?” Live Your Authentic Life Are you using food (or alcohol) to numb feelings of fear, anger…
Read morePerfectly Interesting News – The Best Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Tips from March 2015
Welcome to the March 2015 collection of Perfectly Interesting News! Each month, we are going to gather the most interesting health and wellness news, petitions worth signing, and blogs, books, and podcasts worth checking out! Articles Worth Reading How Much is the Health of Our Children Worth? Is sugar packed soda and fluorescent orange processed cheese good for our children? Obviously not- so why are nutritionists and registered dietitians endorsing…
Read moreAre You Dangerously Deficient In Magnesium? Take Our Quiz To Find Out
Did you know that the World Health Organization reports that approximately 75% of the US population is deficient in magnesium? This important mineral is the 4th most abundant mineral in your body, as well as a necessary co-factor for hundreds of enzymes. This article will teach you how to optimize your magnesium levels.
Read more30 Amazing Foods You Can Use To Naturally Detoxify Your Liver Today
Do you eat food? Do you drink water? Do you live on the planet earth? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then unfortunately you’ve been exposed to toxins. In this toxic world we live in, the human body’s liver has a lot of work to do. Why is Your Liver SO Important? First of all, a person cannot survive without their liver and it is the…
Read more10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
If you wish to boost your immune system naturally, consider that your immune system is not one organ but an interconnected system of organs. When you refer to the “immune system,” you may actually be referring to your immune response. The immune response is a protective process where the body’s defense forces actively recognize invading bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Your body then releases armies of antibodies that tag the invaders…
Read more5 Delicious Paleo Treats – Desserts and Snack Crackers (Gluten Free & Low Carb)
Why Paleo? I appreciate the Paleo concept of eating lots of fruits and vegetables, protein and healthy fats, and NOT COUNTING CALORIES.
Read moreFavorite Low Carb & Gluten Free Recipes – Breakfast, Dinner & Snacks
I started hacking some of my favorite recipes to transform them into gluten free masterpieces when I learned that some members of my family were sensitive to gluten. It all began eighteen months ago and, at first, I felt completely overwhelmed with the additional challenge of a rice sensitivity, since most good tasting gluten free products use rice flour. Enter Honeyville blanched almond flour, “Aaaaaaah!”, can you hear the angels singing?…
Read more10 Sweet Treats for Your Sweetheart
Valentine’s Day is less than one week away and let’s face it… there is candy literally everywhere. Even health food stores and food cooperatives in our area have set up tempting displays of organic chocolate and treats. It’s easy to toss our dietary restrictions out the window on holidays, especially holidays that usually consist of going out to eat, and Valentine’s Day can be a challenge for some people. Buying…
Read more7 Reasons Why Low Carb Diets Are Better Than Low Fat or Low Calorie
scientific research indicates that a low fat / low calorie diet is not the answer to all your health problems. Seven Reasons Why We Choose Low Carb …
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