EFFECTIVE LIFESTYLE

The appearance of our skin on the outside is often a reflection of what is going on – good or bad – on the inside. We need to shift away from the idea of macronutrients and move towards the idea of nourishment or fuel. This means we classify foods not based on their macronutrient ratios (protein, carbohydrates and fat), but on their ability to provide the energy and nutrition the body needs to function optimally. Below you will find some powerful high vitamin and antioxidant

These pears are beautiful, healthy, and easy to make. Perfect to impress your guests over the holidays! You can also try this recipe with white wine or apple juice instead of the red wine, but the pears won't have the same color. Tip: Choose pears that are not too soft or old. You do not want them to fall apart in the hot water. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Merlot 1 tbsp plus 1/4 teaspoon Stevia (zero calorie sugar substitute) Juice of

Easy healthy delicious recipes are the best recipes! Make these little balls for Christmas and your family and friends will appreciate it. Makes 12 Coconut Snow Balls ~ Nutrition Info below Ingredients 2 teaspoon – coconut oil 1 3/4 cup – coconut flakes 3 tablespoon – honey 2 tablespoon – coconut milk, unsweetened 1/2 teaspoon – vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon – cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon – sea salt Directions Melt the coconut oil and place it with 1 cup of the shredded coconut in a

Fleshy and creamy. Envision a tree bearing fruit made of pleasant fresh infused butter. That's it, that's an avocado! Except it has nothing to do with butter (besides the creamy goodness texture) Research shows that people who eat avocados tend to be generally healthier than those who don’t. Those who eat avocados on a daily basis also tend to have a lower body mass index than those who don’t, as well as a much higher nutrient intake. Did you know these green fruits are packe

For people who have high cholesterol, every bite counts — including the little ones between meals. You may think cutting out snacks is the way to go, but eating at regular intervals is actually important for normalizing your blood sugar levels and keeping your metabolism moving throughout the day. Snacking is also a great way to include foods that may help lower your cholesterol, as long as you choose wisely. Just because you can't reach for greasy chips, fries, doughnuts, ca

The tips below will help you lower you over LDL (bad cholesterol) and boost your HDL (good cholesterol) ● Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water or other noncaloric beverages each day to help you feel full. ● If you get hungry, eat some fresh or steamed vegetables. ● Start a meal with a broth-based soup. ● Choose very lean forms of protein—they are low in calories and fat. For example: 1 ounce of turkey breast or chicken with the skin removed, 1 ounce of fish fillets (

Optimize your health with this power parfait! Scroll below to reap the health benefits of each ingredients :) Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (unflavored low fat/non fat) 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Cinnamon (sprinkle) Directions: Layer the greek yogurt and pumpkin puree to create a similar effect as the above. You may also combine/mix together for a pumpkin flavored yogurt parfait. Top with cinnamon. Calories: 200 Benefits Greek Yogurt - Greek Yogurt has probiotic cultures

Can we all be more like a pineapple? Stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside? 🍍 Pineapple helps reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes as we age, due in part to its high amount of vitamin C and antioxidant content. Try crushing pineapple with some mango into your water for an all natural kick to your h2o without all the added sugar or high fructose corn syrup found in commercial juices. #pineapple #Infusionwater

One in four adults are deficient in Vitamin B12, the energy vitamin that your body needs to carry out essential functions. This energy vitamin also aids in weight loss. If you’re feeling weak or easily tired, you probably are suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency. This vitamin is what your body requires for energy production, blood formation, DNA synthesis and myelin formation. As Vitamin B12 is not commonly found in high dosages in foods, taking a supplement everyday can be