by L Young | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog
By Lynne Young, CHC
How often do you hear those words? As evidence continues to show that water is still the best way to hydrate during any season, it’s usually not enough to entice the soft drink lovers to indulge in it. I was recently reminded of this when we had friends drop in for the afternoon. As I offered something to drink (water, infused iced tea, or sparkling mineral water) I was quickly reminded that not everyone is ready to give up their soda and sports drink habits. What I did find, is by trying a new twist on an age old drink, you can get even the pickiest drinkers asking for “more water please”. Water is an essential nutrient to our health, and as the best hydrator, detoxifying drink, and thirst quencher, creating delicious variations just may make it a “hit” at your next holiday barbecue.
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by L Young | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog
Getting your dose of “C” isn’t just for fighting off colds. This amazing nutrient has many benefits from younger looking skin, helping our tissues heal, to keeping a healthy immune system. But don’t run for the glass of orange juice! There are better, more delicious ways to include more “C” in your diet without the damaging effects of sugar, and summer is the perfect time to explore it. How does this one water soluble nutrient do so much?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has many benefits to our health. It is used by the body for synthesis of collagen (think younger looking skin), plays a crucial role in the repair and regeneration of tissues and muscles (great for summer sports & surgeries), blood vessels, and for protecting one of the most vital organs in our body, the liver. Our liver cannot eliminate the toxins that accumulate without vitamin C, allowing it to remain healthy to keep performing its crucial role in protecting our body from disease. So where can we find this wonderful nutrient in the summer?
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by L Young | May 26, 2016 | Blog
By Lynne Young, CHC
This gluten free, dairy free dessert makes the perfect holiday barbeque treat that everyone can enjoy! You’ll love how easy it is to make and it’s loaded with antioxidants & other nutrients. To add some extra joy to this recipe, try whipping up a dairy free coconut cream topping (recipe below). Enjoy!
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by L Young | May 11, 2016 | Blog
The warm weather is here and for many, this can mean the scramble to lose those unwanted pounds, and maybe revisiting a “diet plan” to get ready for the summer fun. Following a plan can help with the structure that is often needed to make better choices and cut down on portion sizes, but is calorie counting the only thing that matters? Learn how nature’s delicious gifts can help in this quest while adding to everyone’s health and palate…
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by L Young | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, Recipes
By Lynne Young, CHC
Strawberry season starts early in the south, so for me it’s a wonderful sign that the warm weather and summer fun is ready to begin! Our bodies naturally crave cooling, seasonal fruits and veggies during this time to keep us feeling comfortable during those hot afternoons at work or play. I love all the choices strawberries offer, ranging from drinks, snacks, salads (slice the strawberries & add to salad with a Balsamic vinaigrette dressing for a cool and refreshing twist) , salsa, and anything else your imagination and kitchen talents can whip up. If you’re not convinced by the yummy recipe below, check out the many health benefits for both adults and kids!
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