peacelovevitality:
I’m talking about Earth Balance Original Natural Buttery Spread.
Totally vegan and super healthy!!
Ingredients: Expeller-pressed natural oil blend (soybean, palm fruit, canola and olive), filtered water, pure salt, natural flavors (derived from corn, no msg, no alcohol, no gluten), soy protein, soy lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy, derived from sugar beets), and naturally extracted annatto for color. Contains soy.
Healthy, guiltless & delicious.
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Did you know that there was an increase of 28 million tap water servings in restaurants since 2006? People are saying no to soda and other sugary beverages!
-Women’s Health, March 2012
Filed under Drink More Water Stay Hydrated Water Diet Health Fitness
Did you know that 38% of woment think about their diet more than they think about their partner?
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The Benefits of Stretching
According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five benefits of stretching include:
Increased flexibility and joint range of motion:
Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring. Flexibility tends to diminish as you get older, but you can regain and maintain it.
Improved circulation:
Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you’ve had any muscle injuries.
Better posture:
Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture. Good posture can minimize discomfort and keep aches and pains at a minimum.
Stress relief:
Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress.
Enhanced coordination:
Maintaining the full range-of-motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls, especially as you get older.
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25% of former smokers performed better on memory tasks than current smokers.
-Women’s Health, March 2012
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12%: The average woman’s risk of getting breast cancer.
24%: A woman’s risk of getting breast cancer is one parent had it.
Here are 3 ways to Reduce Your Risk!
1) Go Virgin. 4 alcoholic drinks per week can raise your risk 15%! More than two cocktails a day will raise that number to 55%. -Wendy Chen, M.D.
2) Snack smarter. Consuming two ounces of walnuts a day can reduce your risk of getting breast cancer by 40%! Wow! Walnuts are jam packed with cancer fighting antioxidants. -W. Elaine Hardman, Ph.D.
3) Vitamin D for Defense! Getting enough Vitamin D can slash your risk in half, ask your doctor to check your levels. Anything below 50 ng/ ml is too low and you should consider a supplement. -Annals of Epidemiology
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Your risk for Type 2 diabetes drops by 33% when you regularly excercise 3 times a week for at least 20 minutes!
-Women’s Health, March 2012
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1 table spoon of chia seeds contains as much fiber as a bowl of oatmeal, calcium, and heart-healthy omega-3s. They are also a great source of daily iron. I sprinkle chia seeds on yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, or mix into my smoothie!
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Did you know that there is 20% more UV radiation at an elevation of 5000 feet than at sea level? This means you are exposed to more UV rays skiing mountain top in Denver than lying pool side in Miami. Be safe, use sun protection!
-Women’s Health, March 2012
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Facts: The key compound, “genistein” reinforces the epigenome and inhibits cancer cell growth. Aim for 1/4 cup per day!
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Facts: The genetic effect of broccoli sprouts of the key compound, sulforaphane, is it protects the epigenome and reduces your risk of cancer. Aim for one cup a day. They are great on sandwiches, in salad, smooties, or raw. Sulforaphane can also be found in brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower.
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This is a favorite mix around Essential Living Foods. Tocotrienol is a rice bran soluble, otherwise known as Vitamin E, which is excellent for maintaining brain functions optimized, healthy glowing skin and nails AND it adds a delicious malty, creamy flavor and texture to your smoothies. Hemp protein powder is a perfect superfood for anyone looking to get low-carb intake, high protein, and will keep you satisfied for hours! Throw in some of our verified raw Cacao to add some magnesium, which is crucial to relaxing the muscular system, which in terms relaxes our stressed out cardiovascular system, gets the blood pumping with it’s chromium content, assists peristalsis and eases the nervous system. We LOVE Cacao around here.
Here’s what’ll you need to get on the road to a super yummy, filling and over-all good feeling you!
Makes 2 servings!
1/2 tbsp of Cacao powder
1tbsp of Hemp powder
1 tbsp of Tocotrienol powder
1/2 cup of in season berries(strawberries work really well!)
2 cups of Almond milk of water
1 banana
handful of ice
If you like things a little on the sweet side, add your favorite sweetener, like stevia, agave or jerusalem artichoke syrup, add to taste!
Sprig a few coconut flakes if you are feeling exotic, maybe even some gojis too!
by Rebecca Velasquez on Jan 24, 2012. www.EssentialLivingFoods.com
Filed under Agave Cacao Goji Berries Hemp Protein Smoothie Recipe Superfood Tocotrienol Healthy Food Health
