“Water, water every where, nor any drop to drink!” This famous line alluded to being at sea and thirsty but surrounded by undrinkable water. Water is indeed everywhere. It is one of nature’s most abundant resources. Our bodies are made up of about 70 percent water and at infancy about 80 percent water. In fact, water can rightly be called a “super food” since it is the one substance no human can go without. Drinking water is essential to our survival yet the purity and cleanliness of the water we drink is extremely important for gaining and maintaining optimum health. A few of the many key benefits of drinking pure […]
Dining Out Healthfully
There are more and more restaurants opening all across the world each year, making it easier than ever to travel and eat out. But what if there isn’t a healthy option nearby? Keep in mind that almost any good restaurant can usually accommodate special meal requests and in fact, some chefs enjoy the challenge. While dining out can be a heart-warming and pleasurable, here are a few pointers to “health” up your dining experience. 1. Call ahead and ask about having a meal specially prepared for you, and about any healthy options – Some restaurants will even provide special meals if given enough notice. 2. If you aren’t able to call […]
Beneficial Health Practices
Here are a few practices to help you in your health journey. Drinking lots of healthy liquids – Hydrating yourself with lots of pure clean water and other healthy low-sugar liquids daily will improve almost every aspect of your health, and can curb hunger especially during weight loss. Using chemical-free products – Keep chemicals out of your body and environment as much as possible and opt for products that are safe and natural ingredient-based. Skin Brushing –Your skin is your largest eliminative organ. Gentle brushing removes dead skin cells, opens up your skin pores and aids in elimination of toxins. Use a soft brush on your face and body regularly […]
Strategies to Help You Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle
Eating fresh and healthy can be very rewarding and exciting, but like any other lifestyle needs organization and dedication in order to keep you motivated and steadily moving towards your goals. The suggestions below are easy to follow and can help you stay focused on your long term health goals. You’re worth it! Customize your food plan to fit in with your lifestyle and taste – It’s important that you are realistic about how much time and effort you want to devote to food preparation and which foods will keep you satisfied in the long run. Write out a tentative menu for each week – This helps you develop a balanced and consistent routine […]
Including Raw Foods In Your Diet
Eating a lot of raw foods has become a popular trend in many health circles even though raw foods have been a part of our diet throughout human existence. The concept is old and simple to understand yet the results can be profound. So just what are raw foods and why are so many people about including more raw foods into their diet? Basically raw foods are primarily natural foods that have not been heat-treated above 118 degrees (and in some cases less) in order to maintain their optimum nutritional value, enzymes and flavor. Your body digests raw foods more efficiently resulting in increased energy, enhanced performance, less stress, greater mental clarity, […]