It’s been about 5 years since I’ve used deodorant, and from my personal experience I find that we as humans DON’T really need to have this “hygienic” item (on the market) or part of our toiletry set. If you haven’t taken the time to read the ingredients on the back of that white stick, you may not realize that B.O. … Read more
Sounds weird, right? Dandelions are usually considered a pesky weed that invades our lawns and multiplies like crazy. Did you know that these plants are completely edible, from the root to the flower? Not only are dandelions edible, but they’re downright delicious. Eating them is nothing new; dandelions have been used medicinally for hundreds of … Read more
So I’ve been hooked on watching the show ‘My 600lb Life’ lately. I also enjoy watching ‘Skin Tight’ and in the past, other weight loss reality shows like ‘Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition’ and ‘Biggest Loser.’ I find myself captivated in the lifestyle that these people live and the events in their past that brought … Read more
Organic means that foods come from pesticide and herbicide free plant sources or naturally raised animals. Some crops are more heavily treated than others. 25 Most Important Foods to Buy Organic Baby foods: Because infants are more sensitive to pesticides, have more vulnerable nervous and immune systems. Strawberries: Are the most heavily contaminated produce item; found to have the … Read more
Eating healthy is great, but eating optimally is even better. The level of nutrient absorption varies from person to person, and there are many ways to improve your nutrient absorption to squeeze all the goodness you can out of each meal! Today, I’m presenting you with my favourite simple tricks to get a little more … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the large nuts you find in a trail mix are called, and what they’re good for? I used to leave those nuts behind, until I learned they’re an amazing superfood! Brazil Nuts – A Superfood Brazil Nuts are native to South America and are found in the Amazon rain forest. … Read more
Summer is a great time to enjoy all the fresh and sweet fruits of the season, and the summertime goodness of pineapples! This fruit is made of tiny berries joined together around the center core. Each scale is actually a tiny berry. The pineapple contains a great amount of Vitamin C (half of the daily … Read more
Hemp Hearts which are shelled hemp seeds, come from a plant and are considered a superfood because of their high nutrient content. They are very high in protein and contain both Omega 3 and Omega 6. They also have a great amount of vitamins and minerals, including calcium and iron. Benefits in consuming these superfoods … Read more
Every morning, I wake up really early and the first thing I do is drink a cup of warm water with a squeeze of lemon in it. This is such a great way to get your system moving and ready for the day! One ounce of lemon juice has 23 percent of your daily vitamin … Read more
