Our bodies need to be in balance....neither too acidic nor too alkaline. An abundance of acid foods can cause inflammation to the tissues and other organs of the body. Chronic inflammation exhausts the body, weakening the immune system, opening the door for chronic health problems. One … [Read more...] about Happy-Healthy Alternatives For The Natural Sweet Tooth…
You Are What You Eat: Early Green Love
Eating habits are learned behaviors; they're not intuitive. So much of what our children learn to eat at home early in life sticks with them well into adulthood. The foods we feed them today will be the foods they carry forward, feeding their children and their children's children. The … [Read more...] about You Are What You Eat: Early Green Love
Not All Agave Is Created Equal
There is a lot of negative press about agave recently, calling it worse then high fructose corn syrup. With agave's popularity, big business has stepped in and made a mess of many agave products. In spite of manufacturer's claims, a lot of agave is not always raw or organic, and may have … [Read more...] about Not All Agave Is Created Equal
From Cacao With Love
Naturally occurring flavonoids found in chocolate have cell protecting, 'free radical fighting' antioxidant properties. These flavonoids have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, reduce risk of stroke and lower bad LDL cholesterol while raising good HDL cholesterol. … [Read more...] about From Cacao With Love