What is B-Complex? B-Complex is a set of vitamins that are vital to our everyday health, though many do not know what B complex means or what vitamins it contains. Complex in this case means “composed of 2 or more units” which essentially means that it is a...
With all of the information coming out about gluten and gluten intolerance it is important to understand what gluten is. This article will discuss what gluten is, what kinds of foods it is often found in and why so many people are saying to eliminate it from our diet....
Ingredients: 1 bunch of broccoli 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick butter, unsalted or salted 2 cups water 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Instructions: Lightly saute garlic and onions with 1/2 the butter. Add broccoli and...
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 2 eggs ½ tsp baking powder 5 tbsp raw honey 3 tbsp liquid coconut oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 slices of fresh pineapple, each ½ inch thick 15 fresh or frozen sweet cherries Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Peel and core the...
Traditional push-ups are a great way to work muscles in the arms, shoulders, and chest; however, they can be difficult to complete correctly, especially for the older generation. You can modify this exercise and still get health benefits by doing wall push-ups. Face a...
You may have noticed more and more products on the shelves saying that they are a “probiotic”, but what does that mean? And why are probiotics helpful? In school, we usually learn that bacteria are bad because they cause disease; but not all bacteria are bad. In fact,...
For many of us the holidays mean family gatherings and delicious feasts. Don’t let heartburn put a damper on your holiday eating plans. Here are 5 natural remedies that help with heartburn. Aloe juice Aloe is well known for its skin nourishing properties and its...
For the first triceps (the muscle at the back of your upper arm) exercise: Sit with good posture in a chair, holding a dumbbell in your right hand Raise the dumbbell above your head, and stabilize your right arm by placing your left hand on your right elbow Slowly...
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring enzyme that kick-starts cell activity and helps convert food into energy. It is also a powerful antioxidant. In the body, it is normally found in the energy production centers of the cell. CoQ10 has been shown to support healthy heart...
In the last couple of years there have been more and more prepackaged foods going onto shelves in supermarkets and health food shops that are advertised as having a “Low Carb” content. To maintain a low carb diet, one must have the correct information on the carb...