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Our local farmers market is now open and I was thrilled to find a vendor this year who makes raw sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Fermented foods contain probiotics, the microflora that helps your body build a strong immune system. Unfortunately we live in a world that tends to destroy the “friendly bacteria” which cancontinue reading
Living a life that includes a balanced diet has many more benefits than weight loss – although if you need to lose weight, a balanced diet is the best way to keep it off long-term. When you’re living a lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, you’re getting the nutrients you need for your body andcontinue reading
Perhaps one of the most refreshing drinks you can have in the summer months that is also healthy, is a smoothie. Of course, some smoothies are not very healthy but if you are making them yourself you can determine what ingredients to add. This particular smoothie recipe combines two of my favorite fruits, strawberries andcontinue reading
Are you wearing a milk mustache? You might want to wipe it off. We grow up learning that milk does a body good. But, does it really? Here are some facts about milk that you may not know. The chemical composition of cow’s milk is different than human milk, making it very difficult forcontinue reading
Do you know where you stand in your relationship with food? There is a lot of talk these days around emotional eating. Overweight people are beginning to realize that they are using food to cover up emotions and bury feelings that want to bubble up to the surface. Emotional eating has almost become the “buzzcontinue reading
Kale is not simply a garnish. Sure it looks beautiful as a back drop to the main ingredient on your plate but it has many health benefits too. For instance, did you know: Kale has ZERO fat – It is low in calories, high in fiber and has zero fat! It has a very highcontinue reading
