Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition on Feb 2nd, 2012
Many of these convenience foods are highly acidic and force the body to scramble to balance or “buffer” its pH to a normal level. The body does this by tapping into its alkalizing mineral warehouse – your bones and teeth. Modern health messaging emphasizes putting extra calcium into our bodies, but forgets why the calcium is being leached in the first place. When the body is acidified it is also allowing less oxygen to get to its cells. If our bodies are constantly in an acidic state, we are in a state known as “Acidosis”.
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Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition on Jan 30th, 2012
Some foods are acidic in the body and some are alkaline, and the food choices we make have a huge effect on how we feel. This acidic state can make us feel tired, lethargic, nausea, malaise, aches and pains, headaches, joint pain and even gain weight.
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Posted in Health, Nutrition on Jan 26th, 2012
Most parts of the body want an alkaline condition for optimal health. But due to our modern diet of sugar, processed foods most people will find that they are too acidic. This acidic state can make us feel tired, lethargic, nausea, malaise, aches and pains, headaches, joint pain and even weight gain.
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Posted in DRINK RECIPES, Health, Nutrition on Jan 20th, 2012
One of the easiest ways to add a gentle detox or cleanse into your routine, is with lemon. Although lemon is thought of as an acidic fruit, it is highly alkalizing once it goes into your body. This means that it helps your body to be in a state that is more balanced and health-creating.
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Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) is an ancient food that was treasured by the Incas in South America as a sacred food over 4000 years ago. Quinoa is usually referred to as a grain, but it is actually more closely related to the leafy green family and produces edible leaves and seeds. In this blog post, I thought I would share one of my favourite recipes – Quinoa Greek Salad.
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Did you know that cabbage is one of the healthiest vegetables that you can eat? A member of the cruciferous family, it is bursting with Vitamin K, C, A. It is also loaded with antioxidants that have shown in several studies to be cancer preventative. Make sure to eat all types of cabbage (red, green and Savoy) as each has been shown to contain different beneficial phytonutrients. If you include all three in your diet, you will be able to get all of their health-giving benefits! In this blog, I’ve included a great recipe for cabbage and beef stew. Try it!
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Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition on Jan 6th, 2012
Our taste buds and bodies can only crave the nutrients we need from what we normally eat, even if it is low quality food. We have to retrain our tastes so that we eventually crave more nutritious food. But it takes time for us to retrain these tastes – so take small steps and be patient.
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As you get ready for your New Year’s Eve party, you might be looking for delicious appetizers that your guests will love. But is it possible for an appetizer to be delicious and healthy too? Yes of course it is, if you have the right combination of flavor and healthy ingredients. One of my all time favorite foods is quesadillas; this version is packed with the goodness of black beans and avocado.
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With only 3 days until Christmas, the rush is on to get ready for parties and family feasts. To balance off all the decadent cookies, chocolate and cake, here are some healthy menu ideas to include in your menu.
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When you entertain for the holidays, whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Festivus, you can try making your favorite recipes with a healthy twist. Try this horseradish mashed potato recipe – a great way to give a healthy boost to an old-time favorite.
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