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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by L Young | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Recipes
Can one food really be a “super power”? If I had to choose just one, I would start with greens. As we enter into the spring season, green is all around us and especially in the garden and markets with the delicious lettuces, basil, kale, chard, and other leafy greens. So what gives them their super powers?
Eating in season, the natural choice… Our bodies react best to foods that commonly grow in our region each season, so it makes
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by L Young | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Recipes, Recipes
Today is a great day to convert those “non-green veggie lovers” in the family to “going green”! St. Patrick’s Day has always been my favorite day to get the kids and other non-green lovers to indulge in a tasty green drink! You won’t have to present it as a “healthy” drink, but rather a holiday celebration and even the little Leprechaun’s in your home may find it exciting.
This is a favorite in my household for its burst of spring freshness the fresh mint leaves give, along with the wonderful sweetness of fresh pineapple.
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