Three years ago, Janeen Beard felt like she was 100 years old. She was suffering from 30 different ailments including high blood pressure (195/95), high cholesterol (over 300), neuropathy in both her hands and feet, and a severe dry eye condition that her ophthalmologist described as the worst case she had seen in her 35 years of practice. Janeen knew something had to change so she did some research and found a physician she thought would be able to help her. The physician recommended Janeen try something "a little unusual" for three weeks to see if it helped her conditions. This ‘something unusual’ turned out to be a whole food, plant-based diet. Janeen was amazed and relieved to see...
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Six months ago, Matt Gagnon weighed 100 lbs more than he does today and was on medicine for two different chronic diseases. Matt had been on many diets over the years and had gained and lost 60 to 80 lbs multiple times. His diet was mostly meat and fast food, so how did he break this unhealthy cycle? He watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and was so inspired that he decided to try juicing for 2 months.
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In 2014, Sara Cates began to experience dizziness, fainting, and could not walk more than 10 to 15 feet without fainting. After testing, Sara was diagnosed with a rare fatal disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. At this stage of the disease, she had right side heart failure and was on oxygen 24/7...
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Coffee and health is controversial for some, and not a topic I am addressing here. However, if you want to know more about coffee and your health, you might want to check out an article by Dr. Michael Greger at https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/coffee/. Rather than addressing the health issue, this blog is about creamers!
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These days, it seems like everyone is telling us to drink more water and the importance of staying hydrated. The more water you drink, the more energy you have and the better you feel, even increasing productivity at work. There are apps for your smart phone and stickers for your water bottle that help you drink more water and gauge how hydrated you are. However, no matter how much we try, it can be hard to know how much water is the right amount to drink. While there is no magic number or perfect number of glasses to have per day, here are the top 5 healthy hydration tips to help you throughout your day.
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Pat Vanlier’s story began six years ago when she decided to improve her health. Pat weighed close to 300 lbs and was pre-diabetic, with both high cholesterol and blood pressure. Coupled with the fact that Pat had a family history of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, she knew it was time to make a change. She began by eating a “healthy diet” and adding exercise to her routine. After 1½ years, she lost 100 lbs. Unfortunately, her weight loss plateaued, even though she was still eating what she considered to be a healthy diet. Additionally, during the past 2 years, there were a few family issues that added just enough stress, causing her to gain back 50 lbs. In...
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Try these no-cook summer recipes to keep you hydrated and cool during these summer months! 1. Pineapple-Cucumber Gazpacho 2. Watermelon Fizzies 3. Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho 4. Raw Cauliflower Salad with Mustard Dill Dressing 5. Spinach and Kale Salad with Maple Citrus Dressing 6. Blueberry and Granola Breakfast Popsicles 7. Vegetable Fruit Popsicle Recipes
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Fast forward a year and my mom ran into Sherry and Jim at a family event. She was pleasantly surprised by their transformation. They looked slim, fit, and ten years younger!
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If you’re like me and review local grocery store ads before heading out for your weekly shopping, you may have noticed that asparagus is on sale. This is because spring is the season for this nutrient-packed vegetable. One cup of asparagus has a mere 20 calories, but is loaded with nutrients, including 60% of your recommended folacin, 38% vitamin K and 20% of vitamin C. It is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A, and thiamine, as well as being packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. If you have never worked with asparagus, here are a few tips for easy preparation. After washing the individual stalks, you will need to remove the ‘woody’ ends as they...
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When I was growing up, my family had a large garden in our backyard. One of the flavors I remember that makes my mouth salivate even now is the taste of my mom’s rhubarb crunch! Rhubarb, when prepared as a dessert, has a sweet, tangy flavor that makes your taste buds tingle! We had two large rhubarb plants that came up every year that we would use to make wonderful family favorites. I still see rhubarb at some grocery stores and farmer’s markets, but many people have never tasted it and have no idea what to do with it. It has a beautiful crimson, red stalk and large green leaves. The edible portion is the stalk as the leaves are...
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