Our Favorite Summer Shakes

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We love shakes and smoothies in our household and what better time to enjoy them then on a hot, summer day. We enjoy shakes with fresh fruit and for added protein we add tofu. Yes, you read correctly, tofu. Now stop wrinkling your nose and give it a chance. My family made the same facecontinue reading

Exercising Your Brain

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Everyone knows the importance of nutrition and exercise. We know that in order to keep our muscles in good shape we must exercise. But when was the last time you exercised your brain? A brain workout is just as important as a workout for our bodies and even more so. A research study performed atcontinue reading

Keeping Your Body Hydrated This Summer

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With the summer months upon us quickly it is important to keep in mind the risk of dehydration. As adults we must remember to keep fluids in us at all times, but most importantly we must remember that our children are also at a high risk for dehydration. Remember to keep these items handy andcontinue reading

The Mysterious Green Tea

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Ever wonder what is so powerful and potent about green tea? Why do I see green tea in just about everything. For instance, just the other day, I saw green tea as one of the ingredients in a hair product. Hmm, what makes green tea so mysterious yet powerful? I decided to research and findcontinue reading

Are You Sleeping Enough Hours?

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Sleep is an important component to our health. Our body requires sleep to boost the immune system. But how much sleep is enough? Each person’s sleep requirement is different. Some people can function on 5-6 hours of sleep where others need 10-11 hours for optimal function and performance. In order to determine how many hourscontinue reading

Kid-Friendly Home Tips

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Our homes are naturally filled with toxins. Here are 5 tips to keep your home kid-friendly. Choose as many organic foods as possibly. Many of the produce you purchase is filled with toxins and sprays and choosing organic can eliminate that exposure. Also pass up on fast foods and highly processed foods. Use natural cleanerscontinue reading

Crazy Diet Fads

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I am one that loves to listen to people talk about their health and how they want to lose weight for the summer. I find it interesting how they schedule their diets around seasons or holidays. Some want to lose weight for summer months in order to wear their favorite swim suits where others plancontinue reading