Unhealthy Products Marketed as Healthy
It seems to be a common occurrence to see an obviously unhealthy product marketed as healthy. This type of advertising is what I call a “Marketing Scam”. You will see these ridiculously cheesy advertisements on TV commercials, radio, and even grocery store coupons! You will see the sugar infested products touted by Celebrities and Perfect Moms alike. The Marketers will tell you exactly what you want to hear. You want to think that sugar coated cereal is high in fiber and that it is now healthy for you, so the Marketing companies will tell you it is a great breakfast for you and your family. Unfortunately, a spoon full of processed sugar with a carefully placed multivitamin on top in a glossy print ad doesn’t make the sugar become healthy. I have listed just a few products that are extremely unhealthy but they are...
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Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that has been used in India for over 2500 years, and once you learn about some of the health benefits of Turmeric, you won’t be too surprised it’s been used for so long! Benefits • May increase metabolism and aide in fat loss or weight management • Naturally detoxifies the liver, which helps boost liver function • The active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin. A study in 2009 showed that the combination of curcumin and vitamin D helped the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, which is a substance that forms the brain plaque associated with Alzheimer’s disease. • Natural Antiseptic and Antibacterial agent. • A study done in 1992 has showed that Turmeric may be able to help reduce cholesterol level and fight atherosclerosis (which is when the artery wall thickens). •...
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Happy and Healthy Mother’s Day
“I just want a nap!” Motherhood can be the most wonderful thing, but let’s not kid ourselves. It can be darn right stressful. This year in particular, I have heard from so many Moms that they want nothing more than sleep for Mother’s Day. They don’t want to worry about fixing a nice dinner for everyone. They want a little time for themselves. I remember when my own Mom would say that all she wanted for Mother’s Day was a clean house. I finally feel like I now understand why something as free as a clean house was really worth more than any present we could have ever bought for her. It’s not about the physical presents that money could buy. I feel that Mom’s need to be spoiled for all of the things that they do for us, and...
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Healthy Taco Recipe for Cinco de Mayo!
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would share a delicious taco recipe with you! Ingredients: 2 cups of shredded (cooked) Chicken 1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp dried Oregano 1/2 tsp ground Cumin 1/2 tsp ground Coriander 1/4 tsp Sea Salt 1 tbsp Coconut Oil 2 tsp minced Garlic 3 finely chopped Green Onions 1/4 cup Chicken Broth 1 cup cooked Quinoa 1 cup cooked Black Beans (drained) 6-8 Corn Tortillas 1/2 cup chopped Grape Tomatoes 1/8 cup shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese 1 lime for lime zest and juice Instructions: Step 1) Combine chicken, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, sea salt, quinoa and beans into a bowl. Set aside. Step 2) Heat coconut oil on a skillet at a medium heat. Add minced garlic, half of the green onions, and Sauté for about a minute....
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Top Foods to Buy Organic
I understand that you can’t always buy every single thing Organic, whether it’s because of a budget or just availability. Find out which foods you should always buy USDA Organic, and which ones you can buy Conventional without worrying about harmful pesticides. The Environmental Working Group compiles data from the FDA and USDA tests which measure how much pesticide is left behind in Conventionally grown produce. Based on data collected from these tests from 2000 to 2008, the Environmental Working Group put together a list of foods that contain the most and the least amount of pesticides. The Dirty Dozen This is a list of foods that are at the bottom of the barrel, which means they contain the most amount of harmful pesticides. It’s best to buy the following produce Organic, even if you are on a budget....
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