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Get in the Habit
March 1st, 2011As you sleep, your body continues to burn calories as it restores itself through rest. After eight to 12 hours of sleep-imposed fasting, glucose levels are low and your brain and body need energy. Glucose is essential for the brain, as its main energy source, and fuels muscles for physical activity throughout the day. Eat breakfast within an hour of waking,
Breakfast sets the stage for health and performance.The Natural Nurse Detoxifying Vegetable Soup
March 1st, 2011UnfeaturedWeekly Recipe:NonWeeklyBelow is a recipe for The Natural Nurse® detoxification soup that I give as a staple food in the detoxification section in my book, Alternative Medicine Magazine’s Definitive Guide to Weight Loss. Keep in mind it is best to use all organic ingredients to minimize the amount of environmental toxins in your food.
1 onion
1 head of cabbage
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 bunch parsley
5 kale leaves
2 sheets of nori sea vegetable
4 pieces of okra
1 cup brown rice
Bragg’s Amino Acids to taste (if soy sensitive, replace with Himalayan salt)
2 quarts of waterCombine all ingredients, simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
Garlic Mayonnaise
March 1st, 2011UnfeaturedIngredients:
6 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oilDirections:
1. Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle, or a small bowl and the back of a spoon.
2. Add salt and pepper and grind together.
3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in egg yolks and white vinegar. While whisking, drizzle extra virgin olive oil into the mixture gradually until thick and creamy.Building Stronger Bones
March 1st, 2011Nutrients, the bone-building dosage, and what foods have it.
Calcium- 1000 to 1200 mg
Milk and dairy, dark leafy greens, fish, soy foods
Phosphorus- 700 to 1,200 mg
Beans and nuts
Magnesium- 400 to 800 mgWhat nutrients you need and where to get them!Take Control of Your Bone Health
March 1st, 2011
It is never too early to be concerned about the health of your bones. As a natural function of aging, we undergo a life-long progression of bone-tissue loss. For some, however, this loss progresses faster than others.Natural techniques help your bones be all they can be.Breakfast Tips
March 1st, 2011
>>A healthy breakfast provides enough nutrients to energize your body for hours.
>>Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast consume more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and less fat and cholesterol.
>>People who don’t eat breakfast are likely to eat more calories throughout the day.
Detox the Right Way
March 1st, 2011Detoxification is one of the first steps to take if you are serious about feeling great! Committing to a detox shows that you have taken control of your lifestyle habits, and that you realize you are the only one that can change them.
Give your body the kick-start to healthy function with a natural detoxification program.Smart and Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart: Comparing Traditional Diets
March 1st, 2011The Mediterranean Diet // With as much as 40 percent of daily caloric intake coming from fat, the Mediterranean diet challenged the widely held belief that low-fat eating would best advance heart health. The fats are unprocessed and unsaturated, vegetables and fruits are central to these eating traditions. Fish, shellfish, red meat, dairy, and poultry are used in moderation.
Garlic Chicken
March 1st, 2011UnfeaturedIngredients:
4 lbs chicken
12 peeled, sliced garlic cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vinegarDirections:
Brown chicken in a large skillet and drain the fat. Add garlic cloves to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of soy sauce, water, and vinegar. Add coarsely ground pepper to taste, then cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender, turning once.
