Why Energy Drinks aren’t Safe
Have you ever read the ingredients list and nutrition facts for popular energy drinks? I am betting that most of you don’t even know what half of those ingredients are, because if you did… you wouldn’t even consider drinking an energy drink again. What’s in Energy Drinks? Here’s a list of common ingredients used in popular energy drinks Inositol – This has been known to raise phosphorus levels, which results in calcium deficiency if taken in excess. Niacin/Niacinamide – These are forms of vitamin B3, which you actually don’t want to take too much of since it can cause some serious health concerns (such as vomiting and diarrhea). Caffeine – This is a common drug which studies have proven that it raises your heart rate and blood pressure. This can be extremely dangerous for those who have high blood pressure already, and...
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Tiger Prawns with Lime Zest
A lot of people enjoy Tiger Prawns at restaurants (or any shrimp for that matter), but they don’t feel confident in making their own dish at home. My brother (who is an amazing cook!) was visiting me for a couple of days and was the inspiration for this superb dish! I made a few changes to his original recipe (buh-bye butter!), but I must give credit where credit is due. Thank you Eli! Here’s a gourmet tasting dish that is an extremely simple recipe anyone can follow. Ingredients: 2 lbs raw Tiger Prawns 1 tbsp Coconut Oil 1 tbsp Minced Garlic 1/4 tsp Sea Salt 1 whole Lime (you will need lime juice and zest) Instructions: Step 1) Remove the shells and de-vein the tiger prawns. Sometimes you will notice a black vein that runs across the back of the shrimp...
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Health Benefits of Berries
One of my favorite things about Summer is the abundance of all sorts of berries! Plus, since the Affordable Care Act is getting more attention, more folks are trying to practice healthy habits. With that being said, I decided that it would be a good idea to highlight some of my favorite benefits of berries, which I hope will encourage you to continue eating these delicious Summer treats! Strawberry – This berry is full of vitamins C, K, B1, B6 iodine, pantothenic acid, manganese, biotin, and folic acid. Strawberries have been linked to the prevention of coronary heart diseases, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Açaí berry – This berry is full of antioxidants, which helps with the removal of harmful toxins in the body. When you remove toxins from the body, it prevents you from feeling lethargic. If you aren’t feeling lethargic, you’ll be more likely to...
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Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! This 4th of July, I hope you remember to be grateful for the freedoms you have…including the freedoms you (still) have when it comes to your health! You have the choice of what you can put into your body. Not everyone has this freedom, and I suggest you take advantage of it. If you feel your rights to have healthy food are slowly slipping away…get involved and do something about it! As we all know, freedom isn’t free. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Twinkie’s Challenge: Exercise Regularly
We’ve all been told that we are supposed to exercise on a regular basis, since it’s healthy for us. But why should you and I exercise on a regular basis? Is the effort worth the sacrifice? I am challenging each of you to make exercise a part of your life, and I suggest you check out some of the benefits that are associated with regular exercise. Define “Regular Exercise” In order to benefit from regular exercise, you need to start somewhere. What’s considered “regular exercise”? In general, adults need to exercise for about three to five times a week, for 20 – 40 minutes. Health Benefits of Regular Exercise There are plenty of reasons why you should take on this challenge of making exercise a part of your life. I will list some of the top benefits of exercise,...
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