Tag: healthy eating

Green Smoothie Recipe

Easy, Nutrition Packed Smoothie Recipe

Use raw fruits, greens and water. 
Simple Green Smoothie recipe 
1 Apple
1 Pear
2 Bananas
3-4 leaves of greens
16 oz of water and mix in a blender.  Consumed daily, it will help to lose weight and promote health and well being.
Note: add maca, royal jelly or other nutrition boosts as desired. 
Variation:
use kale leaves 2-4 (rib removed)
1 peach
1 banana
protein powder 1/2 scoop
Water, can use 8 or 16 ounces and can be 1/2 water, and half non-dairy milk
Organic produce and filtered water preferred.
Blend and enjoy!

Lessen Your Sugar Load using the Glycemic Index

Eat Healthier Using using the Glycemic Index

 

The glycemic index (GI) ranks  foods based on their glycemic effect.  Using the  glycemic index, you can learn how quickly a food choice will spike your blood sugar levels.  The GI is  used to classify carbohydrate foods for various Continue reading Lessen Your Sugar Load using the Glycemic Index

The Dirty Dozen List for 2022 & Clean List

The power of good clean food cannot be underestimated.  It is worth it for your health’s sake to eat organic when possible.  The following list is thanks to  the Environmental Working Group.

Following are a few additional tips for healthier foods in your diet:

  • If you can grow any of your own food, that is a huge help.
  • Shop at farmer’s markets.
  • Meet farmer’s when possible.
  • Shop local.
  • Use the following list, especially at box stores.

The Dirty Dozen™

1.  Strawberries

2.  Spinach

3.  Kale, collard and mustard greens

4.  Nectarines

5.  Apples

6.  Grapes

7. Bell and hot peppers

8. Cherries

9. Peaches

10. Pears Continue reading The Dirty Dozen List for 2022 & Clean List