healthy – Page 14 – Little Choices

Choose Wisely – Breakfast Cereal

Most nutritionists agree that breakfast is important. In a 2005 study, women who didn’t eat breakfast took an average of 100 calories per day which equals out to about 10 pounds per year. They also had a 10% increase in insulin, a 9% increase in cholesterol, and a 17% increase in LDL (Bad Cholesterol). Although…

Choose Wisely – Coconut Milk

There are so many outstanding coconut products on the market, and if you choose wisely you can enjoy the many benefits each of them have to offer. Today let’s talk about coconut milk. Coconut milk is a good source of calcium, manganese, selenium, zinc and iron. Coconuts are an excellent source of good saturated fats…

Whole Grains are the Real Deal

Refined grains are like knock-off designer handbags. You have see them everywhere because they are cheaper than the real ones. These knock-offs may look like the real deal, but when you look closer you’ll see it’s NOT. Refined grains are stripped of important nutrients and when the manufactures put back in the nutrients (Enriched) they…

Choose Wisely – Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for years for numerous reasons including including increased energy, weight loss and aiding in digestion. It contains many nutrients which include minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron, and vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6. Choose This: Organic,…

Italian Asparagus

Asparagus has so many health benefits, it should be added to the healthy diet. Asparagus is an anti-aging vegetable, and great vegetable choice when detoxing. Eggs also make for a great detox choice as the yolks have little “scubbers” in them to help detox the liver. Although this dish may sound a bit odd, it’s a…

Choose Wisely – Nuts

Nuts have so much nutritional value as long as you consume them raw or when they are properly roasted. Nuts are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fats as well as very rich in fiber so it’s important not to loose the wonderful benefits by improper processing. Most nuts are low in saturated fats and…