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!
I think the title is pretty self explanatory.
Did I just catch you slouching in your chair? How many times do I have to send this post? 😉
Stand up, slowly raise straight arms out and over your head, clasp your hands together, now look up and press your palms to the sky. Breathe and Stretchhhhhh. Now slowly lower your arms wide.
This one’s even better when you do it outside!
Stress = Increased levels of Cortisol
High Cortisol = Deteriorating muscle and bone, slowed healing, abnormal cell regeneration, weight gain, hormone disruption, digestive impairment, and decreased mental function.
Good chocolate, deep breathing, a spa day, a great read, walking, a glass of wine, a night out, tending the garden = better health!
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.
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 🙂
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:
Yum.
Just like the arms….from a sitting position, lift those feet and hold ’em. Engage that core, tighten those thighs,squeeze those buns, holding…still holding….and more holding…..just 30 more seconds. Okay, your done! (Although it couldn’t hurt to do it again)
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…
A Healthy Dose 