Sleep Better Tonight with Help from this Essential Vitamin.

This is from Woman’s World 7/9/12.
Drift off to sleep faster with B12.
This nutrient is essential for brain function. It’s a proven remedy for depression, anxiety, and memory lapses. Now Japanese research suggest a daily 1,000 mug dose could also help you drift ff more easily. “B12 nourishes your brain’s pineal gland, helping it produce a [...]

Cherry Juice is a Sleeping Aid.

This one is from NE mag January 9, 2012.
Want to sleep longer? Try cherry juice. Researchers found that adults who drank two glasses of tart cherry ice daily slept 39 minutes longer-and got a more refreshing night’s sleep. The study from Britain’s Northumbria University found significant improvements in sleep behaviors of cherry juice drinkers, including [...]

Another Healthy Reason to Eat Dark Chocolate.

I’m sorry for taking so long to add new blog entries. In all honesty, I’ve been going through a bit of a painful time but now I’m ready to take my own coaching advice. It’s tempting to curl up and do nothing but wallow in self-pity when you’re going through a difficult time in your [...]

Quick lunch box treat. It’s low in calories and it will keep you satisfied.

This is from the November/December issue of Fitness Magazine. Fill a tupperware container with:
cold string beans
edamame (look for ready to eat shelled edamame in your supermarket freezer to save time and money)
black beans
chopped scallions
dress it with a mixture of olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and apricot preserves for a hint of sweetness.

Will fasting Before Exercise Tap Into Your Fat Stores?

This one is from the August 2011 issue of Shape magazine. Don’t exercise on an empty stomach in hopes of tapping into your fat stores. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Padua in Italy found that subjects who worked out after eating a healthy breakfast boosted their metabolism more than a group [...]

Is Soda A Gateway Drug?

What Happen to Your Body After You Drink a Soda Every Day, For a Long Time by Bliss Tree (From Yahoo Healthy Living June 16, 2011)
Sugar rushes and caffeine highs followed by a depressing energy crash are what happens to your body if you drink a soda right now, but plenty of Blisstree readers actually seem [...]

What Exactly is 1 Serving of Fruit or Vegetables?

This one is from An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods by Elise Marie Collins.
In general, fruit and vegetable portions are rather small, making it easy to get your fill. According to the American Cancer Society, one serving of fruit or vegetables is equal to the following:

1/2 cup fruit
1 medium piece of fruit
1/2 cup dried fruit
3/4 [...]

Quite drinking Coffee the Raw way with Maca.

I know that a lot of people have trouble giving up coffee. I gave up coffee completely about a month ago. My doctor suggested I give it up because of acid reflux. I was only drinking one large cup a day of it but giving up that one cup has made such a difference in [...]

What exactly are the health benefits of Wheatgrass?

Health Benefits (This information came directly from juicingforhealth.com)
The best way to enjoy all the health benefits of this liquid sunshine is in the form of its fresh juice.  One or two ounces a day is enough to provide you the energy to last the day, beats coffee anytime !!

Acidosis: Its alkaline minerals are essential [...]

SAFE TRANSITION TO A 100% RAW/LIVING ORGANIC FOOD DIET

SAFE TRANSITION TO A 100% RAW/LIVING ORGANIC FOOD DIET (This is from the Ebook “The Garden Diet” by Storm and Jinjee Talifero)
If you try to go 100% raw all at once, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms as a result of the toxins in your body being eliminated. These symptoms can include dizziness, tiredness, sleeplessness, flu-like [...]