Posts Tagged ‘weight loss’
Strawberries – A Protective Fruit
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…
Read MoreChoose Wisely – Eggs
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…
Read MoreChicory Root Benefits
Chicory root and extracts from chicory root were first reported in the United States in the early 1800’s. Studies are ongoing to discover numerous health benefits to using chicory root in order treat various health concerns. It contains inulin, a polysaccharide that is used as a probiotic and has been seen to help those with indigestion…
Read MoreSweet Deception – Splenda
To clear up some of the confusion on Splenda and other products using Sucralose I have been researching the side effects of this chemical. Please read your labels very carefully and look for any hidden sugars and chemical additives. The way to “take it off and keep it off” is being aware of these product…
Read MoreCrunchy & Sweet Apple Chicken Salad
Apples are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and just one apple provides up to 5 grams of fiber, great for a healthy diet. Apples are not only great for weight loss, they are great in preventing many diseases such as Alzheimers Asthma, and aid in preventing numerous cancers such as colon, liver, lung and breast. The pectin in apples…
Read MoreChicken Sausage & Zucchini Soup
Zucchini has low calories which is good for people who want to lose weight. It contains good amounts of Vitamin C, folate, potassium, and vitamin A, all important for good health. When eating zucchini, you should also avoid removing the skin because it contains the nutrient beta-carotene, a vitamin that acts as an antioxidant thus protecting…
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