Antioxidants are all the rage and a bit of a buzzword. Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that come from natural sources. They fight free radicals, which are the compounds in food and air that attack human cells and accelerate aging. To stay healthy and looking your best, eat foods that contain antioxidants and apply antioxidants to your skin. Who doesn't want that?Fights … [Read more...] about Benefits of Antioxidants in Skin Care
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Strengthen Your Immune System with Mushrooms
Let's face it, coming up with dinner ideas can be a chore, especially when juggling multiple kids. Finding something that's both tasty and budget-friendly can feel more challenging than a Costco trip. Even our kids get tired of the same old spaghetti. Modern moms are always on the lookout for ways to boost their family's nutrition without sacrificing flavor. One culinary … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Immune System with Mushrooms
Summer Sipper – Cantaloupe Cooler Recipe
Happy summer! Last week Joy and I came up with a great drink we call the Summer Sipper!! This one is quite refreshing served ice cold. It is simply a cantaloupe melon mixed with sweet fresh mint. Melon is very hydrating, full of vitamins C and A and rich in antioxidants. They are very low in calories about 60 or so calories a cup and made up mostly of water. Choose melons … [Read more...] about Summer Sipper – Cantaloupe Cooler Recipe
Six Simple Food Tricks To Beat The Winter Blues
Do you feel a little bummed out in the winter? The two of us definitely favor the warm, sunny summer months and Tammy even named her daughter Summer, since we love the season so much. And in the winter we tend to feel less happy. It turns out, there’s actually a reason why! When we’re exposed to sunlight our brains produce endorphins, our body’s feel good chemicals. In the … [Read more...] about Six Simple Food Tricks To Beat The Winter Blues
The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Kombucha is a drink with an age-old recipe originating in the far east. The Chinese referred to it as the "Immortal Health Elixir." In recent years, Kombucha has become popular with the health conscious looking for an alternative to fizzy drinks packed with artificial sweeteners and red dye whatever! At first glance, you might just think Kombucha is a fizzy, yellow, sour liquid … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha