Free radicals and antioxidants are like the classic hero/villain struggle. Free radicals are the "bad guys", destroying the cells in your body constantly. Antioxidants are the superheroes that protect you from the bad guys.Free Radicals Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron and … [Read more...] about Free Radicals, Trans Fats & Antioxidants
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Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron
Iron is critical to human life. - Michael Murray, N.D. Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron Did you know there are actually two forms of iron and that your body absorbs these two forms of iron differently? If you are prone to or have an iron deficiency, it is important to understand that not all iron is … [Read more...] about Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron
Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!
Summer is here! This means we get to enjoy delicious cooling foods while we bask in the heat of the sublime sunshine...or hibernate near an AC! And when you're looking for ways to cool yourself down, don't pass up this satiating Honeydew Gazpacho Soup recipe. This healthy, mouth-watering gazpacho is … [Read more...] about Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!
L-lysine for Hair Health
Invest in Your Hair, it is the Crown you Never Take Off. - UnknownL-lysine for Hair Health In my previous post, Stop Hair Shedding + Book Review of “8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS”, I sited very critical information for optimal hair growth from The Journal of Cosmetic Science: The main cause … [Read more...] about L-lysine for Hair Health
Omega 3 Rich Foods = Beautiful Skin + Improved Mood
What Are Omega-3's? Omega-3's are called "essential fatty acids" because the body isn't capable of producing them on its own. We must rely on omega-3 foods in our diet to supply these beneficial compounds. There are three types of omega-3's: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) … [Read more...] about Omega 3 Rich Foods = Beautiful Skin + Improved Mood
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup
"Autumn killed the summer with the softest kiss." - d.j.Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup This delectable Pumpkin Sweet Potato soup recipe beckons the call of FALL. It is my great pleasure to share this delicious, warming dish that welcomes this gorgeous season. All I can think about these days … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup