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
Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight and Look Phat: By Any Greens Necessary
Why you should read By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight and Look Phat: You will gain inspiration and get the push you need to make the transition toward veganism. You will get a glimpse of how the beef, veal, chicken, pig, turkey, fish, milk, cheese and eggs get from where they are to you as food. Get … [Read more...] about Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight and Look Phat: By Any Greens Necessary
Become a Healthier You Series: Taking Care of Yourself
You now have your map in hand and you know exactly where you are going. As you are traveling on your route, things will come that will trip you up, but you cannot and you must not allow those things to cause you to change directions or stop traveling. Along your journey, you must look inside yourself and give yourself all the care that you need. When starting out on a … [Read more...] about Become a Healthier You Series: Taking Care of Yourself