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
7 Fitness Tips for Slackers
This is a guest post by Jennifer Brown Banks. I never really worry about the state of my fitness until I’m due for a physical check-up. Despite outward appearances, doctors always know when you’ve been “faking it ‘til you make it!” And I hate the lectures. Like car mechanics, they can always detect if you’ve been negligent in maintenance and upkeep. And more often than … [Read more...] about 7 Fitness Tips for Slackers
Good Health Makes A Lot of Sense: Food Matters
Food Matters is a must see documentary especially for those of you who want to take control of your health. You can take control of your health, don’t ever think that you can’t because you can! You will learn about the current state of health in the United States and just that alone will rock you to the core of your foundation. The number of deaths related to chronic … [Read more...] about Good Health Makes A Lot of Sense: Food Matters