Best Supplements for Shakes and Smoothies

Quality super food supplements easily provide all the health benefits of whole foods in convenient capsules and powder forms. They can provide the protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and more that most diets are lacking.  For some it’s easier to take a capsule, but making a smoothie can be way more fun and delicious!  We have created a list of the top 10 super-food supplements that are perfect for mixing into your daily…

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Resolutions & Detox Recipes: Perfectly Interesting Health News December

Welcome to the December issue of Perfectly Interesting Health News.  Each month we gather interesting health related news and condense it for a convenient way to keep our readers informed and inspired.  This month we have – Tips on making and keeping successful New Year resolutions A must watch new movie Great recommended books Positive GMO and other news updates Information to help you safely detox after all the holiday “eatabrations” This is the last edition of 2015 and will…

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Boost Your Immunity – Because Kids Are Gross

Have you ever referred to children as little petri dishes?  I have because in a way they are.   Most children under five do not know how to blow their nose, use a tissue, clear their throats, or remember to wash their hands. All of their germ spreading gunk ends up on their faces, hands, and whatever they touch (which has no limits at this age). Germs can spread like wildfire with young children, and their brand…

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Strawberry Recipe Roundup: Gluten Free (Paleo) Shortcake & Vegan Crisp

It’s that time of year again … strawberry picking season! Woo Hoo! Here’s a quick list of links to my favorite strawberry recipes. I include substitution information to make recipes Paleo or Vegan. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Shortcakes – Gluten Free with Almond Flour, and Paleo / Vegan Options I love cooking with almond flour and prefer the taste to white flour. As an added…

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30 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…

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Can Pond Scum Prevent Disease?

According to TakePart, a company called Solazyme and the University of Manitoba have secured a patent for using a strain of microalgae called Chlorella protothecoides to treat people with impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes. Solazyme is a San Francisco Bay Area green technology company. If you are already familiar with the health benefits of Perfect Chlorella, you may be aware that evidence suggests that chlorella may help people maintain healthy…

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How to Upgrade Your Green Smoothie

Five years ago, green smoothies were unheard of. Vitamix and Nutribullet were not household names. There wasn’t a juice bar on every corner and smoothie shop in every shopping plaza. Luckily, times are changing and our country is finally starting to focus on its health. Nearly everyone we know has hopped on the green smoothie train, so we’ve come up with a few ways for you to make your green…

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Top 5 Sources of Vegetarian Protein

Vegetarian Protein Powder: Vegetarian protein powder is generally created with a variety of vegetarian protein sources such as hemp, brown rice, pea, cranberry, and mushroom protein. The best vegetarian protein powders will be raw, organic, and enhanced with probiotics and enzymes for optimal digestion. Be sure to choose a protein powder containing at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Try to avoid vegetarian protein powders containing soy. Over consumption of soy…

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How to Make a Healthy Shake to Gain Weight

That’s right- you read the title correctly. Believe it or not, I receive quite a few questions regarding how to gain weight in a healthy way. Often times, children and athletes need to take in extra calories to make up for the extra energy they expend on a daily basis. Although shakes and smoothies can be used to lose weight, they can also be used to gain weight. Coconut Banana…

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