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Power Smoothie

Protein is key for our diets especially if we work out. It’s essential for the development of our muscles. Our muscles work hard for us-burning calories & keeping our metabolism up. If we don’t eat enough protein our bodies steal it from our muscles and organs. It curbs our appetite & balances blood sugar. When…

An Apple for Skin Care

The “Super Apple” Is The Latest Buzz In Skin Care More than 100 beauty firms in Europe, Asia and America have added apple stem cells to their products, which they say is an “exciting anti-aging breakthrough.” Gwenyth Paltrow, Julianne Moore, Helen Mirren and Jennifer Lopez have all touted the benefits of this “super apple.” First…

Choose Wisely – Peanut Butter

Do Not Choose This: Jif recently added Omega 3 fish oil into their peanut butter and proudly splashes it on their packaging so choosy mom’s choose Jif to get in the all important Omegs 3’s. First, it’s a mere dusting of fish oils, 32mg to be exact. This number is what food companies proposed to…

Choose Wisely – Farro

Refined grains are not a healthy choice, however, whole grains are! Whole grains provide the body with energy, nutrients and fiber. They contain vitamins and minerals that are vital to good health. Choose This: There are many varieties of whole grains. A few of my favorite choices are brown rice,…

Choose Wisely – Crackers

As you stroll through the supermarket these days, you’ll notice food companies have been updating their packaging to reflect that their products are more healthy. You should never buy a product because of what you read on the package. Don’t rely on the marketing ploys that the claim the product is “low-fat”, “low-cholesterol,” “sugar-free.” “Heart…

Choose Wisely – Canned Tuna

When picking out our foods, it is important to read the ingredients in order to find the best possible for our bodies. This week we want to talk about tuna. Tuna is is rich in protein, low in fat and calories and is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which help to…