Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Juicing has become quite popular. It seems simple yet I feel overwhelmed by purchasing so much produce for such a small drink. Is it really worth the effort? Be creative! By mixing and matching your weekly fresh produce bag and combining vegetables and fruits together, you can…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Organic is in fashion! But. Why is organic produce more expensive? Is it really worth the price? I can’t afford it… The word “Organic” refers to the way farming produces our agricultural produce, using crop rotation in order to keep our soil in tip top shape to avoid…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I want to have a baby. I know I’m not eating wisely. There’s a lot I must do to feel better and prepare. Folic acid? What’s that? Folic acid is water-soluble. What does this mean? Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I was always so healthy and then one day….bam! A heart attack…out of the blues. The doctors said it was there, ready to happen. I just didn’t feel anything… You probably know somebody, either in your family, friends or a colleague who is taking care of their…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I always read about fiber! It seems impossible to get so much in just one day. Another impossible to-do list on my busy schedule…Fiber is everywhere…I’m obsessed with it. What is Fiber? As it’s a special type of carbohydrate that passes through our digestive system unchanged, we…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I can’t stand my vegetables! Those yukky dark leafy greens? Oh no! They taste too bland…..Only Popeye ate spinach, but me? Ugh! When you think of dark, leafy green vegetables, do you realize the variety you can purchase locally in your city or town? We’re speaking about…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Healthy skin…how can I achieve it? I always have something on my skin. Is it age-related? If it’s not acne – acne as an adult? It’s rashes, bumps and just brownish looking skin… It used to be so beautiful… As consumers, we become more demanding about cosmetics…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? That’s too hard! How will I ever find the time to prepare and cook so much produce? Plus, my kids can’t stand vegetables! I have so much stress in my life as it is – now this? Five to nine servings? I give up! Fruit Size Any…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? I used to be an athletes, trim and so fit. I used to feel so strong. Now I get these aches and pains that I never had before. I know I need to make changes yet I’m not sure what to do anymore. Life can be overwhelming…

Dear Friends, Do you ever feel this way? Once again, I stare at my alarm clock ticking at 3:00 am. Again! Three nights in a row, waking up in the middle of the night. I just don’t know what’s wrong with me anymore…. Does this pattern sound familiar? Do you fall asleep just to wake…