Is your hair dry, brittle, treated with color, a permanent wave or a relaxer? You might consider using coconut oil for your hair. Don’t go guzzling down coconut oil in hopes of having healthy hair, because that might not be the best thing. First make sure that you are eating a healthy diet. Be sure that you include healthy whole fats in your diet. Whole fats consist of: … [Read more...] about Coconut Oil is a Great Moisturizer for the Hair
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An Important Lesson I Learned About Raw Almonds
The almond is my favorite nut, or should I say favorite seed. If I was stranded on a deserted island, I’d definitely have almonds in my bag. I thought I was being clever by making a healthy sweet treat with raw almonds and dates, but I discovered that the sweet treat upset my digestion. I stopped eating raw almonds and dates for a several weeks, but soon found myself eating … [Read more...] about An Important Lesson I Learned About Raw Almonds
Fat-Rich Plant Foods that are Good for your Health
Should you avoid eating fat? No, your body needs a certain amount of fat. Make sure you eat healthy fats and that you do not over do it. Avoid eating fats that cause health consequences. These fats are trans-fatty acids found in processed foods and saturated fats from animal products. The fats that are healthier for you are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are … [Read more...] about Fat-Rich Plant Foods that are Good for your Health
Health Facts About Cashews
I usually eat only a few select nuts and seeds and cashews never made the list, but today I include cashews in the list of nuts and seeds I eat. I avoided cashews, mainly because I was afraid of eating too much fat, but the cashew is lower in fat than most nuts. I added cashews to my diet after preparing the egg-less egg salad. I did a little research on cashews and … [Read more...] about Health Facts About Cashews