Go for a walk! It’s healthier and lots cheaper than Starbucks.
Category: Eat Real
Today’s Healthy Dose – Sweet Stevia
What is it? Stevia Rebaudiana is a plant native to Paraguay. The plant’s leaves, when dried, are so sweet that one teaspoon has as much sugary satisfaction as a full cup of sugar. Pure Stevia has no calories, does not cause blood sugar spikes, has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, and for the last 30 years as a popular food additive in Japan.
There are no known side affects to pure Stevia, but read your labels…much of what is being sold in US markets is not 100% Stevia. (like anything in a packet)
Go for pure Stevia powder or liquid and drop sparingly, as using too much Stevia can cause a bitter after taste.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Rockin’ Broccoli
One cup of broccoli has 4 grams of fiber, 20% of the daily recommended Vitamin A, 15% of B-6, 7% Magnesium, over 200% of your daily Vitamin C and is rich in minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients (those super healthy but sneaky buggers that can’t be reproduced in pill form).
Stir fry, salad, chow mein, soup, slaw, alfredo, saute, roast, steam, dip….the uses for this super food are endless!
Today’s Healthy Dose – You Can
Whatever it is, know that you can.
Today’s Healthy Dose – 20 Percent
That’s the amount of antibiotics produced in the U.S. that are given to humans. The other 80 percent is fed daily to the meat we eat, simply to speed up the fattening process. It’s like a huge, super-virus welcome mat!
When you’re looking at meat labels, opt for hormone and antibiotic free.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Aunt Acid
Do you consider yourself a frequent investor in the Tums corporation? Here are some things that are known to cause needed visits of Auntie Acid…
- Refined Sugar
- Simple Carbs
- Overeating
- Food Intolerances
- Eating Too Quickly
- Late Eating
- Alcohol
Any patterns emerging???
Today’s Healthy Dose – What Is It Really?
Is it really about how you look? (The little devil on your shoulder) Or is maximizing your nutrition and your movement more about how you feel? (The little angel on your shoulder)
I vote for listening to the little angel 🙂
Today’s Healthy Dose – An Apple A Day
Overlooking the fact that as of late most conventionally grown apples are mushy (due to freezing during transport), apples are the most popular fruit in the U.S. as well as the most heavily sprayed. The average apple contains residue from 47 different pesticides including:
- 6 Known Carcinogens
- 16 Hormone Disruptors
- 5 Neurotoxins
- 6 Developmental or Reproductive Toxins
- 11 Honeybee Toxins
Yum.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Not Another Salad
Don’t just make a salad, create a symphony of flavors you love. Experiment with tasty greens, add some fruit, sprinkle on chopped nuts, scoop in some avocado, don’t forget the veggies, add some seasonings, crumble in some aged cheese, some natural bacon or some wild caught tuna, then take it up a notch with a fantastic dressing. Toss together the things that tantalize your tastebuds and the health will follow…
Today’s Healthy Dose – It’s An Allium Invasion!
Allium sightings have been reported at farmers market all across the U.S. Those fresh bulbs of garlic, leeks, ramps, shallots, green onions and chives are at their peak this time of year, and these cancer fighting gems add depth and flavor to any dish. What are you waiting for? There’s never been a better time to adopt an allium.
A Healthy Dose 