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Summer - a great time to cleanse!
Here's why I LOVE to do this, and why I encourage and support people to do this. Cleansing is more than just the foods you are/are not eating. It is a set period where you make your health and how you take care of yourself the main priority. It's about catching up on sleep, taking walks, relaxing evenings, preparing yummy meals, and healthy dinner parties with friends.
How can chocolate reduce stress?
It almost sounds too good to be true :)
Don’t you love it when you learn food like chocolate can be medicine?
And no, this isn’t yet “another granny remedy” - this is actual science proven by research: “Effects of chocolate intake on Perceived Stress; a Controlled Clinical Study”
How about using fibre to boost your immunity?
Keeping your gut functioning and healthy is one of the best ways to boost your immune system. The most straightforward, efficient way to do this is to increase your daily intake of fibre. The American Heart Association reports that the average person eats 15 grams of fibre/day. That is about 1/2 as much as recommended for optimal health. Aim for 30-45 grams/day, meaning lots and lots of veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains.
Hot Cross Buns in myriad forms - Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sourdough & the whole enchilada!
Even as a treat, food is medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although the following recipes are far from Chinese heritage, we just wanted a good excuse for you to make delicious homemade hot cross buns this holiday season. Let’s discover the multiple variations possible of this famous Easter recipe!
How to decrease chronic inflammation with your diet?
Chronic inflammation in the body is linked with many serious illnesses: heart disease, numerous cancers, Alzheimer's, diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune conditions. We usually think of inflammation on the surface of the body presenting as local redness, heat, swelling and/or pain. It signifies our body's healing response and means that more of our immune activity is directed towards the site of injury or infection.