A.M. SMOOTHIE (APRICOT/MACA) As a general rule, you can make your own variations on all smoothie recipes in regular cookbooks. For yogurt and milk, substitute avocado, coconut oil, cashew nuts, or soaked almonds. For sugar, substitute agave syrup, maple syrup, raw honey, stevia, or Medjool dates. Banana, mango, and dried lucuma are nice ingredients for […]
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FOOD GROUPS Fruits, Veggies, Whole Grains, Milk, Priorities! Eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day is basic to good nutrition and health! Today we know much more about health-promoting nutrients found in these nourishing foods. (FOOD GROUPS) That means making fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat milk and milk products a personal
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Despite known risks, overweight and obesity have become national and global epidemics, and not just for adults. Overweight among children and teens has risen dramatically within the past two decades. Key reasons? In the United States, typical eating and lifestyle patterns provide more calories (energy) than many people need: too much consumed, too
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THE NATURE OF SKIN Most people unconsciously treat their skin as a high-tech fabric silky yet waterproof, glowing yet warm, silky and sexy yet resilient. The fabric benefits from regular laundering in the shower, occasionally dry-cleaning in a salon, and some ironing before special occasions. Many people believe that the luxurious fabric we are born
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Fitness: Your Overall Health What does being fit mean to you? Perhaps being free of disease and other health problems? Or having plenty of energy, a trim or muscular body, or the ability to finish a 10K run or fitness walk? Actually, “fitness” is far broader and more personal. It refers to your own optimal
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