vitamin – Little Choices

Detoxing with this Smoothie

Kale is one of the most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. Kale has a definite role to play in support of the body’s detoxification processes. It’s also a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. If you love Granny Smith Apples and their tartness, then this smoothie is…

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…

Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

It’s that time of year! Time to buy some Brussels sprouts as late fall is when they are at their best. I recently picked some up at our local farmers market and they were so good roasted! Growing up I hated Brussels sprouts, they were mushy and tasted awful. Then my niece made some roasted ones…

Balance: Staying Happy, Healthy, & Productive

For most of us, life is a consistent struggle of finding that perfect balance between family, church activities, friends, work, relationships, social events, and other commitments. In spite of, and because of, our busy schedules, it is vitally important to take care of ourselves. Below are a few of the little choices you can make…

A Little Banana Tip

Bananas are loaded with vitamin B, Vitamin C, potassium and other vitamins and minerals. Bananas benefit our heart and our muscular systems. Our bodies do not digest underipe bananas as well as ripe ones and should be avoided. Most farmers pick their bananas while green then take them through a process which gasses them with…

Health – Healing Ingredients!

Phytonutrients, bioflavonoid and antioxidants should be consumed regularly because they are health-healing and prevent illnesses! It has been said that you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables not only because they are full of vitamins, fiber and minerals but because they also contains phytonutrients, bioflavonoid and antioxidants. These are some of the great compounds…