Krill Oil versus Fish Oil
Krill oil and fish oil are two of the most popular omega-3 supplements today. Check out this infographic, which shows the differences between krill oil and fish oil. Find out which one is for you, and don’t forget to share this helpful information with your family and friends! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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A Student’s Guide to Health and Fitness
Whether you are a full time college student or not, this infographic showing a student’s guide to health and fitness can help you get (or stay!) in shape. This is a great health infographic – however – I need to put in my two cents about the Food Groups and Eating Tips section. Group A: Whenever possible, try to buy organic whenever possible. As a student, you are probably on a budget (aren’t we all?!), so save money on organic produce by shopping at your local Farmer’s Market! Group B: Carbohydrates are not the enemy. The type of carbs you eat and how much you eat – is usually the problem. Stick to whole grains (check the labels!) and eat within moderation. Most people just aren’t physically active enough to eat a ton of carbohydrates for every single meal. Group C:...
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Raw Green Vegan Collard Wraps
Raw Green Vegan Collard Wraps Recipe Ingredients: • 4 large collard leaves • 1 red bell pepper • 1 avocado • 2-3 ounces alfalfa sprouts • ½ lime • 1 cup raw pecans • 1 tablespoon tamari (tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce, but you can also use Liquid Aminos by Bragg, which tastes like soy sauce) • 1 teaspoon cumin (or ½ teaspoon minced garlic and ½ teaspoon grated ginger) • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil For full recipe instructions, please visit avocadopesto.com Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Health Benefits of Phosphorous
Generally phosphorous is considered as one of the most essential nutrients needed by the body for good cell functioning, circulation of blood throughout the body, strongly building teeth as well as bones, regulating calcium circulation throughout the body, production of ATP as well as generates from energy in your cells. As much their existence is felt, that much their deficiency is felt. Their deficiencies cause a lot of pain in muscles, lower the amount of appetite, improper formation of bones, even causes anemia, weakens your immune system etc. conversely if you consume a lot of phosphorous, then your body will send some calcium from the part of bones to the circulating blood in order to attempt the restoration of balance. This channelizing section of calcium helps in weakening the bone structure, as well as causes the calcification of the...
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How to Use Coconut Oil For Your Beauty Routine
How to Use Coconut Oil For Your Beauty Routines If you don’t already know…I love coconut oil. Love it! I keep finding more uses for coconut oil, which makes me quite happy! Check out how coconut oil can be used for your beauty routine. Night Cream My sister, who has been a licensed Esthetician for almost ten years, was the first to recommend coconut oil as a night creme. The antioxidants are great for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep. Apply coconut oil to your face at night for amazing moisturizing benefits. I personally use coconut oil as a night cream and I absolutely love it. Talk about an effective (and cheap!) Under-Eye Cream! Just remember that a little bit goes a long way! Makeup Remover You can dab a cotton ball will coconut oil and easily wipe off your makeup. Rinse your face...
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Deprived? Puh-lease!
I always think it’s funny when people think that I’m “deprived” when I tell them that I’ve completely ditched soda and sugary sweets. I just don’t understand how my taste buds could possibly be deprived when I’m eating such delicious food (see below)! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Raspberry Lemonade
Raspberry Lemonade made the way it was supposed to be: with real fruit. Ingredients: 8 cups cold Water 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice 2 cups fresh Raspberries 3 drops Liquid Stevia (or more – “to taste”) Instructions: Step 1) Blend the fresh raspberries (I used some of the 8 cups of water, which helped blend the raspberries). Step 2) Combine the water, lemon juice, blended raspberries, and drops of stevia (add more if needed). Notes: I’ve been looking for a healthy raspberry lemonade recipe and all that I could find were recipes that involved a lot of white sugar or powdered raspberry flavoring – seriously??? I wanted the real stuff! I decided to take things into my own hands, and just made my own raspberry lemonade. This recipe tastes so amazing since I used real ingredients; fresh lemons...
Read MoreHow To Choose A Healthy Nut Butter
There are so many different kinds of nut butters to choose from! So, which one should you choose? You need to look deeper than an “All Natural” label, as you’ll see here in this short video clip I made at the grocery store: There is a big difference in nutritional quality between the Stir and No-Stir peanut butter! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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