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Real Wealth

Posted by on Nov 7, 2011 in Skinny Tips & Quotes | Comments Off on Real Wealth

Everyone seems to be searching for what they call “wealth”. The older I get (and yes, I know that 26 isn’t “old”, but I have learned quote a bit about health in my years…) I have come to realize that good health is one of the most valuable things. “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” -Gandhi Health is something that money can’t buy. Good health is something that doesn’t come to everyone, and every day we are healthy, we should be truly grateful. Don’t take it for granted. Now that you know what real wealth is, what are you doing to obtain this precious gift? Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Baked Kale

Posted by on Nov 5, 2011 in Recipes, Sides and Snacks | 2 comments

Baked Kale. It’s the new potato chip. Tasty. Nutritious. What’s not to love? Ingredients:  1 bunch of Kale Olive Oil Sea Salt Instructions:  Step 1) Preheat oven to 250 degrees. You don’t want to have it any higher since olive oil is very heat sensitive. Step 2) Place kale leaves on a baking sheet. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on each kale leaf and sprinkle with sea salt. Step 3) Bake kale leaves for 40 minutes, or until fully cooked (leaves should be flaky and easy to break). Notes: Kale is a nutritionally dense food that is rich in iodine and has about four times the iron found in beef. Most people don’t know how to incorporate this super food into their current dishes, but an easy way to enjoy the health benefits of kale is to...

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Pregnancy Weight Gain: Not All Baby

Posted by on Nov 3, 2011 in Pregnancy | Comments Off on Pregnancy Weight Gain: Not All Baby

Pregnancy Weight Gain When women get pregnant, they will typically gain anywhere from 25 to 35 pounds. It’s not all baby in there, so what exactly is all that extra weight gain for anyways? Here’s a look at what pregnancy weight gain entails: Baby: 6-8 lbs Placenta:1.5 lbs Amniotic fluid: 2 lbs Enlarged uterus: 2 lbs Increased body fluid: 4 lbs Increased blood: 3-4 lbs Breast growth: 1-2 lbs Maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients: 7 lbs TOTAL: 26.5 – 30.5 lbs Something to Think About I think it’s interesting to note that there really isn’t a lot of fat that needs to be gained for a healthy (singleton) pregnancy. Just 7 pounds of fat. That’s it! So how is that possible? If you are already at a healthy weight before you become pregnant, you are only...

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