Tag: nature
Power of Touch
Touch is one of our 5 senses and it plays an important role in our daily lives. DID YOU KNOW: Touch plays a LARGE part in how respond to others. In the experiment (Feldman et al., 2010; Field, 2007) premature babies went through a special type of care called " Kangaroo Care". This process involved … Continue reading Power of Touch
SKIN HEALTH 101
SKIN HEALTH is a big topic in todays world. Everyone wants to have FLAWLESS SKIN. There are so many tricks, fads, lies, about how you can have "SKIN AS SMOOTH AS A BABY BOTTOM" but only if you purchase a product. There seems like there isn't nothing you could do that NATURALLY w/o putting all … Continue reading SKIN HEALTH 101
What is Juicing?
Juicing is an OUTSTANDING way to ensure you are consuming your daily servings of greens. SINCE EVERYONE DOESN'T LIKE TO EAT THEIR GREENS LIKE POPEYE. Juicing provides an alternative way to ensure that you are getting your daily greens without having to eat handfuls of spinach, kales, cucumbers and etc. It enables us to get … Continue reading What is Juicing?
Table Salt 101
Table Salt should be replaced with the much healthier sea salt like Pink Himalayan. Many fast foods are jam-packed with table salt, as are canned agents and additives, and has gone through several chemical processes before it hits the table; consuming too much table salt can also contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. … Continue reading Table Salt 101
MAN-MADE FATS
There are MAN-MADE Fats such as hydrogenated liquid oils. These MAN-MADE fats and especially trans fat are not a healthy choice. Trans fats increase the risk of heart disease and are mostly found in commercially packaged foods and fried fast foods. They can also be found in commercial popcorn, vegetable shortening, and hard stick margarine. … Continue reading MAN-MADE FATS
Processed Foods 101
Processed foods and those containing artificial ingredients are best avoided. The processing component removes vitamins and minerals from the foods, diminishing their nutritional value. After the food has been processed, artificial ingredients and additives are then added to enhance its flavor, taste and shelf-life. After long-term consumption these foods and additives begin to wreak havoc … Continue reading Processed Foods 101
Defining Macro and Micronutrients
Macronutrients are the calorie-providing nutrients your body requires in large amounts, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Micronutrients are required in small amounts and consist of water- and fat-soluble vitamins, macro minerals, and trace elements. The three categories of calorie-filled macronutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, and fats - are joined by a fourth zero-calorie macronutrient, water, and … Continue reading Defining Macro and Micronutrients
Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant Based – What’s the Difference or Are they the Same?
Vegan Exclusive plant eater, who lives solely on plant products and excludes all animal flesh, including that of poultry and fish, as well as any product made by an animal, such as milk and all other dairy products, eggs, gelatin and honey. Typically, vegans don't wear clothing or other items made with anima products. No … Continue reading Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant Based – What’s the Difference or Are they the Same?
What is Plant-Based?
Plant-Based is a way of eating foods primarily or exclusively of plant origin. The whole term of the "whole food, plant-based diet" indicates the foods are as they exist in nature and have not been stripped of their original packaging. CAUTION: Beware of junk food. Although some of it's entirely made from plants, eating a … Continue reading What is Plant-Based?
