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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Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Sesame Seeds
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
How To Make Almond Butter Using a Food Processor
Have you checked the price of almond butter lately? The price is more than some are willing to pay. Why pay ten to twenty dollars for an eight ounce jar of almond butter, when you can make your own? You can buy almonds in bulk for a reasonable price and make your own almond butter for much less than it costs to buy in the store. If you have a food processor, you can make … [Read more...] about How To Make Almond Butter Using a Food Processor
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