Most of us know pre-made smoothies can be loaded with sugar. What you might not know is that even your homemade ones can contain as much sugar as two cans of Coke. Yikes! One argument you might hear is that it is natural sugar. And it is true, fresh fruit has the natural sugar fructose,…
Homemade smoothies are much healthier than the pre-made ones you buy in the store. That’s a given. Most of the smoothies in the store are loaded with sugar and aren’t truly good healthy weight loss ideas. Here are some reasons why your weight loss smoothie might not be working!
When you think about losing weight, one of the first things you probably do is look to your diet and make changes. You may think of removing foods, but you may overlook the importance of adding certain foods. There are certain fruits that can actually help you drop weight and reach the goals you have…
You’ve probably heard so many things about lyme disease – most commonly known as a really difficult condition. But early lyme disease is actually quite different from chronic lyme disease.
As a vegetarian or vegan, you need to be vigilant about nutrition in order to maintain your health. Aiming for whole foods is one of the best ways to ensure you are eating a balanced diet full of all the essential nutrients you need to stay at your peak of wellness. Here are 8 whole…
I’ve always been one to go the more natural route when it comes to products and ingredients, but when my kids were born I actually started to make my own products to use at home. Because of the relatively inexpensive ingredients, I finally tried this cheap sulfate free shampoo recipe. It’s super easy to make,…
All babies are different with teething. My youngest child started teething and cut her first tooth at 3 months, but normally it’s more like 6-8 months that babies start teething. Make sure you check out the printable baby teething symptoms schedule at the bottom of the page!
Do you like your water flavored rather than straight from the tap? Try these Infused Detox Water Recipes – it will get you drinking more water and keep you healthy.
It’s the middle of winter and even my youngest child is complaining about being itchy. It’s inevitable, especially when you live in a cold climate like we do. But there are ways to heal it and keep that dry skin from returning! Dry skin can be a pesky problem. And sometimes it’s hard to tell…
Do you sleep through the night? Do you fall asleep easily? I seem to have a hard time falling asleep each night – my mind wanders and then my thoughts keep me awake. I have been taking melatonin for awhile now, for well over a year, and I can say it is a lifesaver. Herbal…