This is a recipe that from Chef Carolyn Akens that is in the spring detox recipe book. This recipe is easy, quick, light, healthy and quite tasty. Swiss Chard Health Benefits Aids in blood sugar regulation Promotes bone, eye and brain health Good for the hair (rich in biotin) Promotes healthy blood (high in iron) Anti-inflammatory Helps prevent … [Read more...] about Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Sesame Seeds
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3 Ways I Prepared for Spring Detox – 2014
As I type this article, I am on day-3 of my spring detox. I feel good and I am also learning more about myself as well as eating clean. If I had not prepared myself, I probably wouldn't have the determination to keep following Carolyn’s Spring Detox Protocol. I don’t know about you, but when I want to reach a goal, I have to prepare myself for success. Failing to plan leads … [Read more...] about 3 Ways I Prepared for Spring Detox – 2014
7 Reasons Why You Need to Detox Your Body
Have you noticed that people are talking about detoxing and that people are offering detox programs now? I have and there is a reason why detoxing is abuzz . Spring has sprung and it is the perfect time for spring cleaning. I am not talking about cleaning your home, I am talking about cleaning your body. Spring is the perfect time to detox your body, because everything is … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why You Need to Detox Your Body
Avocado Kale Salad
Looking to boost your intake of green leafy vegetables? Spring is the perfect time for boosting your intake of green leafy vegetables and for eating salads. The cool thing about this is that you can have fun creating fun, nutritious and refreshing salads. You can avoid getting bored from eating green leafy vegetables by creating flavorful, nutritious, beautiful salads. You … [Read more...] about Avocado Kale Salad
Who Keeps Me Healthy?
I was asked by the Recall Center website to participate in their "Who Keeps You Healthy" campaign. It is a campaign to share with others who keeps us healthy, to express appreciation and to also give the person the credit they deserve for helping us stay healthy. At the end of March, the Recall Center will feature a collage of images and quotes from all participants in their … [Read more...] about Who Keeps Me Healthy?
Are You Guilty of Unrealistic Fitness Expectations?
I read an article written by Rod Sims, in one of Carolyn's newsletters and the title was 10 Questions to Find Out if Fitness Failure is in Your Future. The article brought back memories of when I got frustrated because I was not seeing or getting the results in my fitness routine that I so desperately wanted. I stopped exercising, which was the wrong move. I had fitness … [Read more...] about Are You Guilty of Unrealistic Fitness Expectations?