Graciously shared by my friend Ana at www.yogabodynutrition.comIngredients:4-5 ripe persimmons1 Tbsp. (or to taste) fresh lime or lemon juice½ tsp. (or to taste) cinnamon1-2 tsp. vanilla (vanilla powder is optional)1 Tbsp. ground golden flax seed, but it just yields a slightly less thick consistencyPut it all into a Vita-Mix for the smoothest consistency. A regular blender […]
There is some very good news for those of us who love chocolate. Plain and darker the better! While it still contains sugar, the darkest chocolate has many benefits! The cacoa should be 80% or higher.Chocolate is derived from the roasted cacao beans. The hulled meat of the bean, or the “nib,” is ground into […]
Various claims say that most of the dietary cholesterol in Western communities comes from eggs. Mostly found in the yolk of the egg. However, a large study from Harvard in 1999 found no association between eggs and heart disease, except in people with diabetes. Studies since then have similarly vindicated eggs. The unsaturated fats and […]
A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism this past May, reported that researchers fed two sets of mice a high-fat diet, allowing one group to eat whenever they wanted – consuming roughly half their food during their waking hours in the evening, and the other half as “snacks” throughout the day, while the other group of mice […]
Ever have a great green veggie smoothie? This drink is an energy booster, a health promoter and simply enjoyable! Drink as many times a week as you can do it. Once a day is recommended. Easy to blend in a blender. Take it on the go! Fast food with the best benefits! This is the best […]
We all get bloated and a little intestinal uncomfortable from time to time. Approximately 70% of our body’s immune system lives in our digestive tracts. Maintaining balanced digestive health is essential for promoting optimal health. No matter how well we eat, if our digestive system isn’t breaking down and absorbing the nutrients in our food […]
