What are Food Cravings?
I believe that most people in Western Society have regular food cravings. Usually the cravings are for a sweet or salty and/or crunchy snack. You know, when you are watching a good movie and you just want that bag of potato chips? Or you had a big argument with your spouse or a friend and the only thing that will make you feel better are the cookies or the bowl of ice cream? We have all been there.Continue Reading
I am very focused on my health and am quite strict with myself when it comes to food choices.
I want to eat as much raw foods as I possibly can because I know that fresh, raw vegetables and fruit are full of important enzymes, vitamins and minerals that improve my overall health. I know that these fresh raw foods rejuvenate my cells and clean my bloodstream. This helps me to maintain my weight, gives me more energy and helps me to feel more alive.Continue Reading
For most people, stress is real in their lives. People struggle with Physical stress, Emotional stress and more recently, Nutritional Stress.
What is Nutritional Stress?
Nutritional Stress is defined as stress in the body caused by eating foods with unhealthy properties. It is caused by eating processed foods, eating too many sugary treats, eating refined foods, eating hydrogenated oils and more.
Our health is compromised by eating processed foods on a regular basis. It is common these days for people to have many food sensitivities, as well as allergies. Studies have shown that there is a link between food sensitivies and allergies and the typical North American diet. The food sensitivies and allergies can give way to ‘cravings’ and so the unhealthy foods are difficult to eliminate.Continue Reading
In Canada, we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day this coming Monday. It is a time to give thanks for a good harvest and perhaps celebrate other good things that have happened this year.
Previously I regarded this day as a day to get together with family and enjoy a nice meal. Nothing more really.
Since my accident last year, I now take the idea of being thankful a bit more seriously. I actually have a Gratitude Journal that has regular entries. Writing down things that I am grateful for has been good therapy for me. I had a few months there were I was quite confused as to my purpose on this planet and what was really the point of being here?Continue Reading
What are gut flora?
Gut flora are microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of animals. In the case of humans, we have about 100 trillion microorganisms in our intestines. Wow. I can hardly even imagine how many that really is. Can you?
Why are gut flora important?
The gut flora in humans are there to help with the following important functions;
There are more functions that gut flora are involved in but this gives you an idea as to how important the flora are to our bodies.Continue Reading
Briefly, optimum digestion occurs when our body is able to easily break down the food we eat, extract the nutrients we need to live with vitality and eliminate the wastes efficiently.
For optimum digestion there are 2 very important rules.
1. Eat protein and starchy foods at separate meals.
2. Eat fruits alone.
Are you worried about the ingredients that are in the packaged foods that you buy?
Why would you want to read the ingredients?
Here are 3 good reasons:
You’ve Got the Power!
Reading the ingredient list on packaged foods means that you know what foods are going in to your body. You know if this sauce has 17 ingredients, half of which you are unable to pronounce or if there are only 4 ingredients that are all organic and are foods that you may already have in your fridge at home. You can decide what is right for you.Continue Reading
This dip is very simple to prepare and tastes delicious with crudités, flax crackers or corn chips.
An unexpected adventure for you to enjoy.
Ingredients:
Remember to choose organic ingredients as much as you can.
1 bunch asparagus (approx. 1lb), washed and chopped
3 cloves garlic (or to taste…more or less)
1 avocado
1 lemon or lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Procedure:
Adventurous Variations:
-Add 1/2 cup, minced, fresh basil
-Add 1/2 cup, minced, fresh dill
-Add 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
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Do you enjoy fresh asparagus? I do! And now is the time to be eating it! Right now it is widely available in my local community. I have a friend who brings me fresh asparagus every week. Yummy!
Why is it good for us?
Of course there are those who are not fond of asparagus because their urine has a strong odour soon after eating asparagus. Well this is just an indication of how well it works as a diuretic. Another yay!
I enjoy finely chopped asparagus added to my salads and also marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette with olive oil.
Here is a different recipe to try…Asparagus Guacamole
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After my recent concussion, I am now especially interested in my brain and giving it extra special care to bring it back to its normal, healthy state. Perhaps you have suffered a brain injury, or Alzheimers is a reality in your world or you feel your memory playing tricks on you or you just want to get through your exams with ease. I know that you will take something away from this information that will help you.
There are many ways to improve your brain power. You can do a lot of research and find a lot of information. I know. I have done a lot of research. For now, I will focus on your diet and things that you can easily add to take care of your noggin’.