How amazing would it be if you could eat Ben and Jerry's ice cream every day and still be healthy? Ever since I was diagnosed with having a dairy allergy I have longed for that sweet creamy flavor of ice cream. Here in this simple and delicious paleo fruit smoothie [...]
We all know how important it is to eat breakfast. As a working mom, I have very little time in the morning to prepare breakfast. These are my three tried and true recipes for breakfast that keep me full until lunch. High Protein Pancakes: – ½ cup cottage cheese -2 [...]
To get fit or build muscle, what you fuel your body with is just as important as your workout routine. Eating foods high in protein and healthy carbohydrates gives you energy for your workouts as well as the nutrients you need to build and strength muscle. The protein part of this [...]
If you think apple cider vinegar is only useful for adding tang to salad dressings, then you might not be aware of it's health benefits. But, are all the health claims true? Keep reading to find out more. What makes apple cider vinegar (ACV) different? Natural Apple Cider Vinegar is made [...]
We all know that leafy green vegetables are getting the attention as nutritional super-stars. Packed with good nutrients, vitamins and fibre, leafy greens are great for bulking up meals. One leafy green in particular has been getting some attention, and it's no surprise. Kale, now know as the 'queen of greens', [...]
There are many diseases and health conditions that olive oil is being found to be effective against. Olive oil has polyphenols which act like an anti-inflammatory similar to ibuprofen but without the side effects. Polyphenols also protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Articles that I have read, have [...]
Protein is a key nutrient and essential to human health. The body uses protein to build cells. Without sufficient protein our bodies would not be able to heal. Protein is used to build, and renew our bones, muscles, organs, and connective tissue. It is also essential for the regulation of [...]
Did you know that cinnamon is one of the world's oldest known spices? It is one of the best spices available in terms of its nutrition and health. It contains unique healthy and healing properties due to the active components in the essential oils found in its bark. Not to [...]
“Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food.” This well-known saying is from the Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2,500 years ago. Hippocrates, usually called the father of Western medicine used to prescribe garlic to treat numerous diseases. The remedial benefits of garlic have been described by cultures worldwide [...]
The food industry puts heavy budget on advertising to mislead and deceive people into thinking their products are healthy and these foods are all popular grocery store staples. Some of these food items might contain little nutritional value, some might contain harmful chemicals, and some even pose as “healthy” when they’re completely bad for [...]
Why is magnesium so important? Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function, helps keep bones strong, keeps the heart beat steady and supports a healthy immune system. It also helps aid in the production of energy [...]
Anyone who's familiar with the term 'clean eating' or 'paleo' will also be familiar with the term 'superfood'. Ask any clean eating fitness enthusiast what to fill your fridge with and they'll undoubtedly list foods such as: blueberries, oats, spinach, broccoli, kidney beans, sweet potatoes, kale, and so on. What [...]
