Healthy Gut Series – Part 8

Healthy Gut Series – Part 8

Good Morning Everyone! Here is the final email in the Healthy Gut Series!! Probiotic Guide: Probiotic vs. Prebiotic Probiotics are, for the most part, bacteria that reside in our intestinal tract.  Other types of probiotics are yeast.  Probiotics get into our intestines from foods we eat or supplements.  There are many types of probiotics, and each one behaves a bit differently in our gut.  Any food that is cultured or fermented has probiotics.  Foods with probiotics include: Yogurt, kefir, and…

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Start Eating the Skin or Peel of These 12 Fruits and Veggies!

Start Eating the Skin or Peel of These 12 Fruits and Veggies!

Good Morning Everyone! Do you peel your fruits and veggies before you eat them?  Well, there are 12 fruits and veggies you may want to consider leaving the skin or peel on.  Check out this article, it’s very interesting.  Below are six of my favorites :).  http://www.stack.com/a/fruit-vegetable-peel **Be sure to buy ORGANIC always is possible, but especially if you are going to consume the skin or peel – even with the best fruit and veggie wash it’s very possible you…

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Healthy Gut Series – Part 7

Healthy Gut Series – Part 7

Good Afternoon Everyone!! **Foods that Support a Healthy Gut** 7 Gut Cleansing Foods To Add To Your Diet: 1. Dark, Leafy Greens These fibrous and bright plants are great for sweeping clean the gut. They are also full of minerals and antioxidants that can help our body protect itself from the toxins we get exposed to.  *Keep in mind that if you have a lot of digestive issues it might be best to eat cooked vegetables, as these are easier…

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Healthy Foods from A-Z, “X”

Healthy Foods from A-Z, “X”

Good Morning Everyone! We are on to the letter “X” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods! Xigua (aka Watermelon)-  Xigua, common in Africa, is just a specific type of the commonly known watermelon.  It is closely related to squash, cantaloupe, pumpkin and cucumbers.  Xigua is full of many valuable nutrients.  The xigua is synonymous with watermelon, the sweet melon produced in over 1,200 different varieties worldwide.  It shares the exact same health benefits of watermelon! Melons play…

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Healthy Gut Series – Part 6

Healthy Gut Series – Part 6

Good Morning Everyone!  Working Out on a Cleanse Detoxing doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your fitness routine completely.  Depending on the cleanse you choose, you may need to take caution before jumping into your normal activity routine and find an alternative such as yoga or pilates.  For example, if you choose the Master Cleanse or a cleanse where you are consuming less than 800 calories daily, it is NOT recommended you participate in vigorous cardio or heavy strength training workouts. …

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Try Some Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day!

Try Some Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patty’s Day Everyone! Well, today typically brings on the desire to drink a green beverage and while I’m sure cabbage juice is NOT one of your first choices :), I wanted to share some of the health benefits of cabbage and some other ways you can enjoy it.  If you’re going out to dine today, you’ll probably see plenty of specials for cabbage dishes because it’s part of the traditional Irish cuisine – give one a try!  …

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