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CBD - What you need to know
The CBD trend Whether you are an athlete, a teenager or an on-the-go parent, chances are you have heard of CBD - otherwise known as Cannabidiol. CBD can be found in stores, products and in the cultural center of America. Yet with a trend so widespread as CBD it is easy to mistake product awareness with comprehension on the compound itself. [...]
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Boosting Bone Health: Coconut oil can improve calcium and magnesium absorption in the body, which in turn is greatly beneficial to dental and bone health. Boosting Metabolism: Considered a “friendly fat” Coconut oil is“thermogenic” – eating it tends to boost fat burning Many studies show that medium chain triglycerides can boost metabolism Medium chain fatty acids are metabolized differently than most fats Upgrading Smoothies: Tastes [...]
Argan Oil
I’ve been buying Argan oil for years now to keep my hair from frizzing. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been saved from those humid and rainy “bad hair days” because of its amazing properties.Imagine my surprise when I discovered that I could use it for cooking too (well, not really cooking, more like finishing) [...]
Get the Flax
Maybe you put flax in your smoothie or yogurt or maybe you use it when you are baking. By now, we all the know that flax is considered a super food and has the omega 3 healthy fats your body needs to function and deliver some big health benefits. The problem, until now, was that [...]
Healthy Weight...What Does That Even Mean?!
Hello 2018!! January 18th was Women’s Healthy Weight Day so I figure it might be worth discussing what exactly you can do to get to or maintain a healthy weight!! Was your New Year’s Resolution to “get healthy?” Do you think it means that you will never enjoy what you are eating again because it will taste like [...]
Vegan Holiday Eats!
Thinking about going vegan? If so, it requires a lot of planning and forethought. You need to make sure you know which foods will give you the protein, vitamins and minerals your body needs. Vegans can be at risk for some nutrient deficiencies, but not if they know what they are looking for. I have counseled numerous clients [...]
Why I love Carrington Farms Coconut Protein Blend
I have more than enough time in my day to eat healthy … said no one ever! There are dogs to walk, kids to shuttle back and forth, clients to see, and yoga classes to take. Sometimes, it’s just what I need to make myself a smoothie and go. It’s so simple to do — throw fruits or vegetables, [...]
Back to School Lunch Hacks!
Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Yup, I said it! If you're like me, those words sent a shudder down your spine. What's a busy mom to do? I’ll tell you what I do… I remember that “Pretty Colors Feel Very Soothing.” Okay, okay. Now you're scratching your head and wondering if this is some [...]
MCTs-What are they?
It seems that MCTs are all over the news. What's the real deal? You hear about possible health benefits of them and you are not even sure what they stand for. MCTs are Medium Chain Triglycerides. They are unique because their chemical configuration enables them to be absorbed easily in the gastrointestinal tract. Other fats need to be broken down [...]
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