Posts Tagged ‘energy’
Detox Treat – Watermelon
Watermelon is a great treat for the whole family and a major thirst quencher on a hot summer day. It is composed of 92% water, which helps to flush out your system. This makes it a good fruit choice when detoxing. Also watermelon is a key source of lycopene, which may help reduce the risk…
Read MoreB Happy!
B Vitamins are sometimes called the “Happy Vitamins” as this dietary powerhouse boosts energy levels and enhances the performance of nearly every bodily system. There are eight individual B vitamins, and all are essential for human metabolism, growth, reproduction, general health, appetite, digestion, nervous stability and blood cell formation. Some B vitamins help cells convert carbohydrates…
Read MoreProtein Power!
Protein is an essential element of a healthy diet. “It’s an essential nutrient,” says Anne Wolf, RD, registered dietitian and researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Protein serves as a critical building block for cells and tissues throughout our body. “We need it for every function in our body — for healing purposes and…
Read MoreApples & Cinnamon – Breakfast of Champions
Apples have antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke. Cinnamon is know to increase energy and speed up the metabolism and as a result your body will burn more calories which will aid in weight loss. It’s also being studied…
Read MoreCinnamon – more than just a great spice!
Cinnamon is more than just a great spice and those who consume it daily have reaped some wonderful benefits, including weight loss. Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. It has a long history of use in many cultures as a staple for overall health and as an alternative medicine. It…
Read MoreFlourless Flaxseed Pancakes
Flaxseeds are a rich source of Omega-3s, fiber and contain minerals such as manganese, copper, and magnesium and vitamins such as folate and vitamin B6. In addition, they contain lignan phytonutrients, which have been found to have hormone-balancing and cardiovascular benefits. You cannot get all of those unique flaxseed benefits unless you mill or grind…
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