What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
Do you have a lot of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner? (Or dinners in my case!) Pack individual meals in reusable containers and freeze them so you can just reheat them later. Use the leftover turkey bones to make bone broth and turkey soup. Boil the turkey carcass with meat on the bones in a large…
Concerned about hair loss?
As a woman, it could be that you’re going through perimenopause. There could be real medical problems causing your hair to thin. Thyroid imbalances can cause your hair follicles to become inactive. This may cause your hair to become more brittle and break more easily. Declining levels of estrogen causes an imbalance with testosterone which…
Fish Oil Doesn’t Just Come In A Pill
Did you know that a diet rich in omega-3 fats help protect against clogged arteries? You can get healthy omega-3s from fish oil or krill oil supplements but it’s best to get it through real food, such as wild-caught fish. Just stay away from the high mercury content of tuna.
Processed Gluten-Free Food Isn’t Sugar Free
Processed gluten-free foods are everywhere now. Big name companies have come out with gluten-free versions of their brands. But don’t be fooled. Just because they are gluten-free does not mean that they are processed with healthy ingredients. In order to make the gluten-free food taste better sugar is added in some form. It may not…
Treat Stress Naturally
Stress is the brain’s response to any demand on the body. There are short-term and long-term stressors. A short-term stressor can be our response to feeling scared going through a haunted house. Long-term stressors include major life events like going through a divorce or a serious illness that can cause prolonged stress. Initially, stress causes…
Egg Does a Body Good
Contrary to popular belief, eating a whole egg does not increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Yes, they contain cholesterol but GOOD cholesterol. Eggs actually improve your cholesterol profile by raising your HDL (good) cholesterol. They’re packed with high quality protein and actually help you lose weight by helping you feel fuller after a meal…
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