With so much talk of exciting presents, new gadgets and sale specials, it can be easy to forget that the best gifts don't always come in a package and sometimes aren't even from other people.
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I post a lot about greens. They are one of my favorite foods and rightly so because they are one of the most under eaten and most nutritious.
Read MoreLooking for a pick-me-up for your heart? I think we could all use one now and then. Here are some delicious ways to simultaneously lift your heart and mood.
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Harry Nilsson was on to something when he wrote his famous lime in the coconut song...
"Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up"
Making your own yogurt is fun and easy and it saves you money in the long run. Plus, it's a great way to impress people! :] Not that that's what I'm trying to help you achieve with this blog, but there is something fun and satisfying in saying "oh yes, I make my own yogurt!" So talented!
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Everybody get upside down! Let gravity work for you...have some fun...and see the world from a new perspective. The benefits are amazing!
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A few years ago, I probably wouldn't have dreamed of saying this... but today kale is one of my favorite foods. The more I eat it, the more my body craves it. It's as if it didn't know what it was missing before! It's not surprising though; Kale is the superfood of superfoods. It is a powerhouse of nutrition, yet sadly it and its dark leafy green family are one of the #1 foods missing from the modern american diet.
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Forget the dehydrating morning coffee; instead get the glow and the tone with a green smoothie! Drinking a quart of green smoothie everyday is a quick and efficient way to detox, slim down, energize and reduce pesky cravings. In fact, try drinking one before every meal - you are far less likely to binge on refined starches and sugars if you're full on green smoothie.
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Ahh, who doesn't love a spa day. Here's an easy way to have one inexpensively and immediately.
This is a "recipe" for an epsom salt body scrub. Epsom salts are great for your health because they are a pure mineral compound (magnesium sulfate) that gently exfoliates your skin and smoothes rough patches. It also provides your body with magnesium which eases stress, relaxes muscles, relieves soreness, lowers blood pressure and creates a happy, relaxed feeling.
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Wait! Don't waste your beet tops!
Have you ever eaten beet leaves? The leafy green tops of a beet are more nutritious than the beets themselves. They go great in a salad, steamed, in a smoothie or in soups. They don't taste like the earthy beet itself so if you don't like beets, you might still like their tops.
Here is a two minute audio meditation that you can do anytime, anywhere - all you have to do is sit and listen and allow peace to find you.
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I'm an avid fan of coconut oil. It tastes great and is inexpensive and easy to use. Plus, it's multi-purposeful. I use my coconut oil for cooking and baking, as lotion, as hair oil, as a base for homemade deodorants and in raw food preparation. My favorite trait of coconut oil is that it does not turn into a trans-fat when heated at high temperatures! This makes it ideal for frying and baking. In addition, coconut oil acts as an antifungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral. It is also very soothing to our body and skin.
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Mmm, I enjoy a perfectly ripe, smooth and creamy avocado whenever I get the chance. Their creamy texture is delicious as is, mixed with chocolate, as a vegan pudding, spread on sandwiches and mixed in salads to name a few.
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You've probably heard all the hype about chia seeds. They're popular little things nowadays, but rightly so. They may be small, but they are mighty! I highly recommend trying them if you haven't yet. Here are some ways to eat them and some of their benefits.
Read MoreEver heard of kale chips? Believe it or not, they're actually quite delicious and can satisfy a craving for crunchy potato chips like a champ. When I was first experimenting with my diet, I didn't believe they were good until I tried them, but now I love them! I provided a recipe for you below. It only takes 15 minutes and is very easy so now's your chance to stop thinking about eliminating junk food snacks (like potato chips) from your diet and to really do it.
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Have you ever laid in bed, willing yourself to fall asleep? Or fallen asleep only to wake up every hour for the rest of the night? If so, you know it's frustrating and can make your following day feel like the longest day of your life.
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I used to be an instant oatmeal eater. It was convenient: rip it open, pour it into a bowl, add some liquid, microwave and ta-da! breakfast is ready all under 2 minutes. Then I learned how to make swiss muesli using old fashioned oats and my life was changed. It's just as fast and easy, but it tastes 100 times better! It keeps me full longer so I'm not starving before lunch and I can add a large amount of super foods to it to boost my health and body. I'm telling you, it's the bomb.
Read MoreWhile teaching about water in my nutrition class at Ringling College last night, I shared with them this video (see below) on how water's molecular structure reacts and changes based on thoughts that are directed to it. Seeing as we are mainly water, that's amazing, right!?
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