Why Fiber is Important for your Health
You shouldn’t underestimate the health benefits from Fiber. Check out why Fiber is an important part of your health, how different types of fiber affects your body, the recommended amount, and which foods are high in fiber. Health Benefits of Fiber • Helps lower the risk of heart diseases and some cancers • Fiber aides in digestion •Fiber encourages hydration • Increases Satiety •Helps lower overall cholesterol levels Different Types of Fiber Soluble Fiber – This type of fiber binds with fatty acids in your stomach and as it travels down the GI tract. The soluble fiber prolongs digestion, slows the absorption of sugars and fats, and helps regulate blood sugar. Studies also show that soluble fiber can help lower LDL cholesterol (harmful type of cholesterol) and reduces the overall cholesterol count. Prebiotic Soluble Fiber – This type of fiber feeds the protective bacteria in...
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Homemade Baked Beans
For some crazy reason, my husband loves (loved) canned baked beans. I thought they smelled gross, and never had an urge to have any. I checked the list of ingredients and I was disgusted. I just thought “I can’t keep giving this to my husband!”. So what does one do when they are in love? They make their spouse a homemade healthy version, of course! ; ) I made these baked beans from scratch, and they were pretty easy and delicious! Now my husband prefers this over the canned stuff – yay! Ingredients: 2 cups dried Navy Beans 15.5 oz Turkey Bacon, cut into small pieces. 1/2 onion, chopped 3 tbsp Molasses 2 tsp Sea Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp dried Mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Ketchup Instructions: Step 1) Cook beans on...
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Medicine of the Future
Have you ever wondered what the Doctor of the future is going to be like? What about the future of medicine? Here’s what a very wise person had to say about it… The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. – Thomas Edison The more I think about it, the more I realize that the common medicine used today is not “Traditional” by any means. I urge you to study and understand the importance of natural medicine, the only “traditional” medicine that allows your body to heal without harmful side effects. The more I study nutrition, the more I realize that you can heal your body with herbs, spices, and the healthy whole foods you can...
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
The regular taco seasoning mix from the grocery store is quite…bad for you. The taco seasoning mixes are full of MSG, sodium, and other unhealthy ingredients. Because of this, I thought it was time I let you know how to make your own healthy taco seasoning mix! It’s a pretty quick and simple recipe, and I am sure you will love it! Ingredients: 3 tsp Chili Powder 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 3 tsp dried minced Onion 1 tsp Cornstarch 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp ground Cumin 1/2 tsp dried Oregano Instructions: Combine all ingredients and use in replace of taco seasoning mix. Notes: You can add this healthy seasoning to tacos, burritos, or anything else that you would normally use a typical taco seasoning mix with. You can make it in bulk and store...
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Healthy Easter Basket Ideas
Since Easter is approaching, I started to come up with some healthy and fun ideas to put into an Easter basket. Traditionally, people like to include a lot of candy in their Easter baskets. Some of the most common treats for an Easter basket is Marshmallow PEEPS®, Cadbury Cream Eggs®, Robin’s Eggs, and Jelly Beans. These may taste great, but they are full of sugar and extremely bad for your health. Since I didn’t want an Easter basket full of junk food, I decided to come up with some healthy ideas for those looking for new Easter basket traditions. Ideas for an Easter Basket • Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies or Bunny Grahams. • Bubbles • Trail mix • Easter themed coloring book and crayons • Natural nail polish – bright colors! • Tonka plush Easter Basket • Earthbound Farm® Mini...
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Sweating during Exercise: Embrace it!
I think we could all agree that sweating is pretty gross and inconvenient at times…but did you know that sweating is actually a really good thing, especially while working out? Why we Sweat Your body has a natural process that it goes through to help cool and regulate the body’s temperature. The heart pumps more to increase circulation, which improves your cardiovascular system. This process is known as perspiration, or sweating. Benefits of Sweating Our bodies are full of toxins! You obviously don’t want to have toxins in your body, since it can cause damage to your body’s cells. The toxins could be excess sodium, pesticides, heavy metals (like lead and mercury), nicotine, and alcohol. These toxins get in your body because of the foods you eat, the liquids you drink, and the environment you live in. You can’t completely avoid...
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Are carrots good for you?
One moment we are told that carrots are healthy for us, and the next moment we are told that carrots are bad for you. They both can’t be true, so which is it? Why some ditch the Carrot When the low carb diets became more popular, carrots were an avoided vegetable because of their high glycemic index. The important thing to know is the glycemic load – not the glycemic index – is only 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving. This means that the glycemic load is only a 3 out of 40, which means you would have to eat a lot of carrots to get any significant rise in blood sugar. This also means that “carrots are full of sugar” is an inaccurate statement. Some diabetics will still have their doctor advise them against eating carrots, which is...
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Twinkie’s Challenge: Eat Fruits & Vegetables that are in Season
It’s time you start benefiting from fresh fruits and vegetables that are in Season! Not only will you enjoy a more delicious and fresh flavor from your produce, but you will also be able to save money when you buy fruits and vegetables that are in Season. This list I have provided shows which fruits and vegetables are in Season throughout the year. It will depend upon where you live, but this list is general enough to give you an idea of when produce is typically available. Spring (March – May) Broccoli Lettuce Mangoes Pineapple Artichoke Asparagus Rhubarb Peas Zucchini Apricot Cherries Summer (June – August) Watermelon Raspberries Blueberries Strawberries Beets Cantaloupe Corn Cherries Lettuce Peaches Apricots Cucumbers Figs Limes Green Beans Kiwi Summer Squash Tomato Eggplant Plums Fall (September – November) Pomegranate Apples Cranberries Grapes Coconut Lettuce Persimmon Beets Eggplants...
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