Sometimes in life we experience some things that rock us to our very foundation. Some of us will bounce back, while others don’t ever seem to bounce back. The ones who never bounce back let their negative emotions take hold of how they respond to the situation. As a result, these negative emotions do more harm than good. Your emotional health is connected to your physical … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Watch Your Emotions
Archives for October 2010
Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
In my last post, I talked about using fasting as a means to lose weight. When you fast, you forgo food for a designated period of time. Almost every culture and nation has practiced fasting at some point or other. Sometimes it’s been incorporated into a religious tradition. Other times, individuals have used it to express their opposition to a political situation. And many … [Read more...] about Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides
Fad diets come and go, but fasting has been around for thousands of years. It’s been used for political protest, spiritual preparation, and as a treatment designed to rid the body of harmful substances, but have you ever considered using it as a strategy for losing weight? What is the Definition of Fasting? Fasting is the act of willingly foregoing food for a period of time. … [Read more...] about Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides
Second Awesome Giveaway: Raw for Dessert
Can you believe this is the 112th post here on Become a Healthier You? Well, it is! Two of those posts are from guest posters. To celebrate this milestone, I want to offer you a chance to win a something. Today, you will have a chance to win, Raw for Dessert, by Jennifer Cornbleet. Mr. Rick Diamond of the Book Publishing Company sent me a copy of Raw for Dessert to review … [Read more...] about Second Awesome Giveaway: Raw for Dessert
What is So Good about Broccoli?
Broccoli has some great benefits. I enjoy eating it in salads as well as steamed. But my preference is to eat it steamed. I love the sight of beautiful green broccoli especially when it turns that beautiful green after steaming. Do you like broccoli? Well, if you don’t like broccoli, you should revisit it, because it not only tastes delicious, but it has health benefits … [Read more...] about What is So Good about Broccoli?
Become a Healthier You Series: Your People Circle
Some of you know how hard it is being a loner in the vegetarian/vegan/raw vegan. It can be extremely hard when people in your circle make you feel bad for choosing your path. Some will question you, think you are weird and will sometimes make you feel uncomfortable. But always remember, you know where you are going and you are traveling to your destination. Nothing or no one … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Your People Circle