You know that candy that summons you to “taste the rainbow”? Well, we’re not telling you to taste that rainbow, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to actually eat the rainbow. You know the one… Not the one full of dye and processed sugar, but the one that’s healthy, well-rounded, full of…
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Is it really that important to eat organic? Does it really make a difference as far as health and wellness go? Turns out it is and does. According to the Environmental Working Group, it makes a huge difference. Pesticides are the known cause of many types of cancers and tumors and infertility issues, not to…
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It’s going to be a scrumptious day. It’s National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Yes! It’s a real thing! And, if you’re one of the few odd birds that don’t like chocolate, well, you can wait for Dec 15 which is just regular ol’ cupcake day. We know that this is not something we usually tell you…
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The wind is shifting. The temps are cooling. The leaves are beginning to dance off of their branches. That could only mean one thing. It’s Fall! And with fall comes all the cozy and warm feelings you can stand. Warm socks. Fuzzy sweaters. Hot tea. Bonfires. Cider. Cocoa. And, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. There may be…
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I’m drinking my coffee while writing this. And, it’s good. It’s really good. It’s not just your regular cup of java, though. It’s one that could quite possibly help me live longer. You want to live longer too? Go grab yourself a cup o’ joe and read up on on the newest study that says…
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In the last post, we talked about all the yummy goodness that summer has to offer us in the form of culinary bliss. Now though, we’re going to expose some of the” yum” that is masquerading as “goodness”. It probably won’t surprise you. White breads, pastas, and pizza. All usually made from wheat which has…
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You know what one of the best things about summer is? Longer days with more sunlight for added vitamin D? Yes. Relaxing by the pool or being in the pool, playing with your kids or grandkids? Indeed! Being on vacation and making memories that will last a lifetime? Absolutely! But, you know what is present…
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In the last blog, we talked about why juice cleanses aren’t the smartest way to lose weight. In this post, we’ll look at how they’re also not a good choice for detoxing. Put simply, if you’re only drinking juice, you’re overloading your body with sugar. Yes, it’s natural sugar, but even natural sugar isn’t awesome…
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As we head into summer, there will be lots of well-meaning people, who are serious about their health, that will be doing something that could be seriously dangerous… Juice cleanses. Juice cleanses dangerous? Well, yes. Juice isn’t dangerous for you. Especially if it’s real and not full of sugars and additives. But If juice is…
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Well, here it is: The single most shocking food study ever conducted. According to a French study, ultra-processed foods—which tend to be high in fat, saturated fat, sugar, processed carbohydrates, and salt—are linked to cancer. It’s no surprise that the poor nutritional quality of ultra-processed foods lends itself to their negative effects on health. Ultra-processed…
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