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The health benefits and other uses of onions are vast. Onions are a very high in flavonoids. The total polyphenol content of onion is not only higher than its fellow allium vegetables, garlic and leeks, but also higher than tomatoes, carrots, and red bell pepper. Traditional onions have lots of vitamin C and B6, as… Read More
So, it’s the day after the holiday weekend and you stepped on the scale and realized you overdid it! Of course I have some tricks up my sleeves to help! I always suggest starting your morning with lemon water, but you should also drink it all day long, and drink a lot of it. Another… Read More
Ugh! I blew my diet. Now what? You may have woken up feeling fat, bloated, and mad at yourself for overdoing it while celebrating Superbowl Sunday. Don’t panic! Most of the weight gain is most likely water weight. Especially if you ate a lot salty foods which make you retain more water. Here are a few tips… Read More
Did you overdo it during the Christmas holiday season? Are you feeling bloated and tired? Despite our best intentions to stick to a healthy routine during the holidays, most of us end up eating and drinking too much which leaves us to feel sluggish and heavy! We also skip exercising and sleep less which can contribute… Read More
Our liver is our main fat burning organ, so it’s important to keep it clean! Lecithin is important in cleaning the liver as it intervenes with the body’s ability to form fat deposits. Lecithin protects against damage to cells by oxidation, protects against cardiovascular disease, and may lower cholesterol levels. It has also been known… Read More
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Unfortunately some of us may have enjoyed it a little too much. If you’re feeling sluggish today from all of the food, here are a few steps you can take to help you feel better: Drink some warm water with lemon juice to help cleanse your liver… Read More
I am no Southern girl so this was my first stab at making collards. Some of you on the East side of the states are silently chuckling while some of you on the West side are saying to yourself, what is collard greens? Recently I spent some time in South Carolina and Georgia where collards… Read More
Kale is one of most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. If you love Granny Smith Apples and their tartness, then this smoothie is for you. It’s also a great smoothie to help level out your PH system and by… Read More
Watermelon is a great treat for the whole family and a major thirst quencher on a hot summer day. It is composed of 92% water, which helps to flush out your system. This makes it a good fruit choice when detoxing.Also watermelon is a key source of lycopene, which may help reduce risk of several… Read More
Watch this quick video to help transform your health! Today’s Take 1 is about how waking up to lemon water can help detox our bodies and jump start our metabolism for the day! Remember … Little choices matter!
