Years ago, long before I was into diet and health, I had a friend whose mom always smelled strongly of garlic. My guess is she knew of the many benefits garlic has to offer and from the constant odor permeating out of her body, she may of even viewed it as a wonder “drug” taking…

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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…

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We know that berries in general are one of the best fruits to eat so I want to quickly break down why I eat strawberries almost daily. Strawberries have high antioxidant power and protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals. These powerful berries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, and…

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Our ancient ancestors spent their days hunting deer and gathering berries in the forests. Today, our idea of “hunting and gathering” involves driving to the nearest pizzeria or drive-thru. There are a number of proponents who support a more natural diet that hearkens back to a simpler time – before fried foods, microwavable conveniences, and…

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Although you can find cantaloupe year-round in your local supermarket, now is that time of year when you can purchase fresh, sweet and juicy cantaloupes. It’s safe to buy non-organic, but if you are juicing and include the rinds for extra nutrition, then it’s best to choose organic.Melons are great to take along on a…

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Shopping has become a lot more complicated with all the marketing on packages so it’s important to be informed and choose wisely. Today I want to talk about eggs. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and I suggest to eat 1 – 2 eggs per day. Don’t leave out the yolks. The yolks have…

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