Eating AVOCADOS May Support Skin Health
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Eating AVOCADOS May Support Skin Health

Avocados, Hydration and Skin Health! 72% of an Avacado’s weight is from water!   Hydration ensures our body functions properly.  Inadequate fluid intake will present with dry skin and poor skin elasticity.  Without skin elasticity, our skin will not change and return to shape as well.   Eating Avocados and other fruits and veggies with high water…

The Many Benefits of Fruits and Veggies!
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The Many Benefits of Fruits and Veggies!

There are many benefits to increasing our fruit and veggie intake Fight inflammation:  Eating a variety of fruits and veggies helps reduce inflammation. Fiber from fruit and veggies can decrease cholesterol, improve immune function, and enhance gut function (artichoke, sweet potatoes, peas). Vitamins and minerals from fruits and veggies help with all our body functions….

Berries and the Brain!
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Berries and the Brain!

Don’t miss this opportunity to nourish your brain and body with berries! Stay sharper longer! Eat berries daily for improved mental sharpness, memory, and more!  The powerful flavonoids, found in blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries are associated with a decrease in cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years in older adults and slower rates of…

Three Healthy Habits for a Healthier You!
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Three Healthy Habits for a Healthier You!

1) Create a nutritious habit!  At breakfast we nearly always enjoy a bowl of berries with just a table spoon each of yogurt and cottage cheese topped with three tablespoons of hempseed is an excellent way to get over 20g of protein, loads of healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, lots of anti-oxidants and even some probiotics.  You could make a similar bowl with oatmeal…

Mindfulness Meditation
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Mindfulness Meditation

You don’t need a guru to help you find the secret to being centered. You just have to breathe. Let’s start by saying that there are tons of different ways to meditate. However, one of the main focuses of meditation is mindfulness. What is mindfulness? It’s a nonjudgmental focus on your thoughts, feelings and sensations…