This is a guest post written by Jennifer Brown Banks. Home It's a small word with great impact. It's where we “shelter” our hopes, fears and dreams. Where we cultivate cherished memories. Ground zero. A place where we can be ourselves and seek refuge from the hustle and bustle and demands of the outside world. So integral to the quality of life, in fact, that it's called … [Read more...] about Home is Where the Health Is
Archives for January 2011
You Don’t Have to Stay Fat
Are you overweight or obese? Chances are you are probably overweight and some of you may even be obese. I was overweight and headed down the road of being obese. You don't have to stay fat. The choice is up to you. The Meaning of Overweight and Obese Overweight is when one has more body fat than optimally healthy. Obese is a medical condition in which excess body fat has … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to Stay Fat
11 Facts about Vegetables
When I was a child, I hardly ever ate vegetables. I remember my mother eating a salad and of course, I had to taste what she was eating. The salad was very tasty and since then, I enjoy eating salads. Grandma was notorious for making sure my brother and I ate our turnip greens (not my favorite at the time), but now I enjoy greens and it doesn't matter what kind. I thought it … [Read more...] about 11 Facts about Vegetables
Don’t Worry, Be Happy (when a friend stops talking to you)
You may find the friends you had in 2010 are no longer in your life in 2011. And that’s okay. You should always remember is that people come into your life for a reason, some for a season and some for a lifetime. If you keep this in mind, you will not worry yourself sick, trying to figure out why a friend suddenly stopped talking to you. Everyone loves being … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry, Be Happy (when a friend stops talking to you)
Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein?
There is a myth that vegans don't get enough protein. It's not hard at all for a vegan to get the amount of protein needed. Society believes that you must eat meat and animal products to get protein. It's simply not true! Here's a question for you to ponder. How do cows grow so big from eating grass? What is protein? Protein does not equal meat. Protein is a nutrient. … [Read more...] about Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein?
Tune-Up by Cleansing the Body
I am an active user of YouTube and a few people are starting/have started the Master Cleanse. The main reason these You Tubers are doing the Master Cleanse is to start the New Year, fresh and clean. Out with old, in with new! I am always fascinated by the noticeable changes in those who complete the Master Cleanse. Documenting the results is powerful, especially when … [Read more...] about Tune-Up by Cleansing the Body