There are many things in life that doesn’t require a full 100%, such as eating. If you eat too much and feel too full, you’re likely to be bloated and have digestion problems. Which things in life can be done to 80% in order to promote health and longevity? The 2/8 Rule for Health, Longevity…
Even though they say that the pulp left from juicing is mostly the insoluble fiber, I still hate the idea of wasting it, so here are 5 ways to use the pulp. (Image Source) Crackers – You can use the pulp and make some delicious crackers for yourself! They will be full of fiber! Make…
One of the most common obstacles for a person trying to lose weight is emotional eating. Munching down a bag of potato chips out of boredom, depression or even happiness can be a serious detriment to anyone’s weight loss efforts. It’s not easy to overcome because life is full of events that make us change…
It was only recently that I discovered the many different types of oils and how they should be used. Turns out that oil has a smoking point, which basically means how long they can withstand temperatures until they fume out things that will cause you damage. Latest and Newest Info: Use coconut oil for cooking,…
[Guest post from my hubby] One thing I really have always wished is that people would be more willing to try to create new dishes that are healthy but appeal to pallets that are sensitive to bitterness and the standard “vegetable taste”. I know perhaps a lot of parents had gotten used to cooking vegetables…
We’re going to talk about a wonderful mineral called potassium. Potassium has multiple roles of maintaining the balance of fluids in the body, regulating blood pressure, fluids, and acidity. Foods Highest in Potassium: Sweet potato, baked: 694mg Tomato paste, 1/4 cup: 664mg Swiss chard, 1/2 cup, cooked: 655mg Prune juice, 3/4 cup: 530mg Carrot juice,…
You’ve heard of this word, they talk about it with sugar, but what is it? Let me explain that the Glycemic Index is a measure of exactly how fast carbohydrates triggers a rise in your blood sugar. The higher the number, the greater the rise. Low: Lower than 55 Medium: Between 56-69 High: 70 and…
We all know that antioxidants help us fight free radicals, keeps us young and does all kinds of amazing stuff. According to a 2004 study found 20 foods with more antioxidants than anything else. Here they are. Dried Mexican red beans Wild blueberries Red kidney beans Pinto beans Cultivated blueberries Cranberries Artichokes Blackberries Prunes Raspberries…
Very Sweet Figs Wow, I am absolutely shocked that ripe figs are possibly the sweetest things I’ve tasted. If you can get your hand son some figs, you’ve got yourself sweet dessert without even trying. I seem to find that figs in the Asian supermarket is generally cheaper than the ones in the regular supermarket….
I wanted to talk about my favourite spices today. Here are some spices which I keep close with me at all times and find a million ways to use. Used 95% of the Time: Pepper – I love the spicy taste of pepper. It’s the perfect garnish for just about any meal. Himalayan Salt –…