PLEASE include bone broths in your diet. Simple and inexpensive to make. Delicious and nutritious, too! Boil the carcass of your chicken or turkey, or pick up some healthy marrow bones. Place in water and simmer–you can even do this in your crockpot! Add whatever vegetable you have–even the peelings! […]
Nutrition and Diet
Lime Juice–May Save Your Life?
Impressive information on the power of lime juice. I wish I could say that staying healthy was just this easy, but certainly including healthy fruits and vegetables are key!
Celery–To Reduce Blood Pressure
If you have been diagnoses with high blood pressure, please include celery in your daily diet. About 1 cup of celery will start to reduce blood pressure in many cases after just a couple of weeks! Read more here.
Chicken Nuggets–Just Say No!
I know that many parents think that chicken nuggets are a great and easy way to get protein in their children’s diets. But please read the attached link–not only might there be fecal contamination (yes, that’s poop) but there may be no actual chicken!
Meal Planning Help
My preceptor student informed me of this great service that helps with meal planning and grocery shopping. You can put in your food preferences and food allergies/intolerances. They will email you recipes and the required grocery list, too. I’m told it even helps save on grocery spending!! Check it out […]
Delicious News! Chocolate Helps Memory!!
I just love when I can post some fun news!! For you chocolate lovers, please note that chocolate seems to improve memory! Do make sure that you are eating a high quality cocoa (Hershey’s kisses will not do). My current favorite is Green and Black’s 85% Dark. Yummy!!
Anemic?? Add Vinegar to Your Diet
This study reveals that the addition of vinegar to the diets of mice improved their rate of recovery from anemia. If you are low iron, please include apple cider vinegar in your diet. It may also help your overall digestion and improve absorption of other important minerals. If consuming vinegar […]
Blueberries–Eat Them!! :-)
I just love when I get to encourage eating such yummy treats! Blueberries are amazing in their anti-oxidant ability and can be particularly good for our eyes. Read about some more reasons to love including this awesome fruit in our diets!
Stop Drinking Sodas!
This study actually shows that drinking sodas shortens lifespans. Stick to herbal teas–iced or warm!
Health Benefits of Lemons!
Delicious and good for us, too. Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids that help boost our immune system and reduce inflammation. So squeeze some lemon juice into your water or salad. To your health!!
