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) […]
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 […]
10 Best Foods That Promote Healthy Hair
It is not what you put on your hair that makes it healthy, but also what you put in your body that makes for a healthy head of hair. You want to use hair care products that are best for your hair type (normal, oily, dry), but you also need to eat a healthy diet. […]
Clean Produce with Common Household Items
You probably have bought veggie washes in the produce section of the store. I know I have, but for some reason, I found myself not using it. Guess you can say I wasted my money. I did not realize that I had many items in my house, that are good for cleaning produce, until I […]
Top 9 Nutrients for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
It is what you put on your hair, skin and nails that matters most, but what you put into your body that matters too. There is no magic potion that gives you healthy hair, skin and nails. There are products on the market that will enhance and help you take care of what you […]
Steamed Turnip Greens with Mushrooms
One day I steamed turnip greens, but for some reason, I added a few sliced button mushrooms in the mix. I am happy to tell you that the turnip greens and mushrooms were a hit. There are some people who think that when you a plant-based diet, that you do not many options, but […]
Green Smoothie Ingredients from Carolyn’s Corner
Have you ever wondered about what you should put in your smoothies? Learn what’s in the ingredients you add to your green smoothies. Today, Carolyn Akens shares with us her top smoothie ingredients and why they are good for you. When making a green smoothie you can add bananas, apples, pineapple, ginger, flaxseeds or flaxseed […]