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This delicious smoothie recipe is courtesy of Rancho La Puerta Spa. Try this simple and clean smoothie as an afternoon energy boost. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pineapple 20 oz. organic coconut milk 1 Tbsp raw local honey (Rancho uses local agave) Blend with ice and savor. [...] 
Photo Source: http://thegrassrootlife.com/ Some people love their smoothies, and some swear by their juice. Which one should you try? Which is better for you? Which gives you the most amazing glow, and which one keeps you skinny? The truth is that both vegetable smoothies and juices are a bonus for your health. The [...] 
The Spring races have started here in Northern Virginia’s horse country, and this dip is perfect for a tailgate party. Bring lots of chips and be prepared to be very popular. (Photo Credit: NutritionalStyle.com) Ingredients 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, minced [...] 
Ready to take charge of your own health? Mark Hyman,MD has written a new book called Blood Sugar Solution, and he’s tackling what he terms Diabesity; an epidemic in our country effecting one in every two Americans. Diabesity is Hymans term for metabolic disturbances, from mild blood sugar and insulin imbalances, to pre-diabetes, to [...] 
February is Heart Health Month in the US, and I was a guest on ABC’s “Let’s Talk Live” last week sharing five red foods for heart health. The American Heart Association, and the Million Hearts Initiative are campaigning for heart health, and adding these 5 easy foods to your diet will help.Check out the tv clip for the live version. 1) Red [...] 
Here’s a healthy chocolate truffle recipe that is guilt free and delicious! Whip up a batch for V-Day today!! Superfood Truffles Ingredients: ½ cup coconut butter/oil, warmed to soften ¾ cup coconut nectar 2 tsp vanilla extract 5 drops vanilla stevia ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup dried shredded coconut 2¼ cups cocoa powder, [...] 
Do you find it challenging and sometimes impossible to stick to your healthy eating style in the winter? It can be even more challenging to begin a new eating style, as you struggle to resist heavy carbohydrates, and warm, fatty foods. You’re seeking comfort from the cold and dark months, and that mac and [...] 
Has “get up and go” gone out the door? Are you worn out and weary? Do you want to lie under a blanket until spring? Pep up ladies, there are plenty of simple steps you can take to make 2012 an energized year. Photo Credit: The Oaks at Ojai We are all tired [...] 
Now that the holiday festivities are winding down, children are back in school and parents are back to work, is it any wonder why the winter months bring an abundance of runny noses, sneezes, sore throats, stomach viruses, influenza and just the basic common cold? As a Certified and Registered Medical Assistant and Instructor [...] 
Ginger is anti-viral and soothes the digestion. It’s also warming to your body, and calms an upset stomach pronto. This is one of my favorite winter time drinks. The added lemon is detoxifying and alkalizing, perfect for post-holiday body-system clean-up. Photo Credit: Holli Thompson, Nutritional Style Ginger Detox Tea Ingredients: 1 piece [...] |
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May 14th, 2012 
