Monthly Archives: December 2011
10 Things To Do To Live Happier, Part II
| December 26, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Wellness |
6) Practice acts of kindness every single day. There are so many benefits to doing something kind for someone. The act actually causes serotonin to be released in your brain and in the brains of the people who witness it, so everyone feels better and happier. Moreover, you create a ripple effect of positivity and generosity in that the person who received the act of kindness will then be happier and will likely do something nice for yet another person, who will then do something nice for yet another person, and so on. Do something kind for someone else everyday… more
10 Things To Do To Live Happier, Part I
| December 23, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Wellness |
1) Express gratitude. Be grateful for all of the blessings in your life, and make it a point to state a few of them each and every day. This forces you to focus on at least a few of the wonderful things in your life, and because “like attracts like,” other wonderful things will be sure to follow. 2) Forgive. Harboring negative feelings about anything is detrimental to your health and creates negative energy all around you. Moreover, harboring negative feelings toward something or someone else usually has little to no effect on the other thing/person and only makes you… more
Superfood: Chia Seeds, and a Recipe for Classic Chia Pudding
| December 21, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Nutrition, Recipes |
High in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, calcium, antioxidants, and a complete protein, chia seeds are a veritable superfood. One ounce (roughly two tablespoons) provides 4.9 grams of omega-3s, 11 grams of fiber, 177 milligrams of calcium, and 4 grams of protein. Chia seeds contain more omega-3 fatty acids even than flax seeds and salmon! Another advantage they have over flax is that, unlike flax seeds, they do not need to be ground up in order to make the nutrients available to the body. Chia seeds were a staple in pre-Colombian Aztec and Mayan diets due to their ability to sustain… more
Green Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
| December 19, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Recipes |
This smoothie is absolutely chock full of nutrition, very easily digestible (it’s essentially pre-digested through blending in addition to containing a high amount of the digestive enzyme bromelain from the pineapple), and very light and pleasant tasting. Green Pineapple Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cucumber 2 leaves chard 2 leaves kale 1/2 cup romaine lettuce 2 ribs celery 2 – 2.5 cups pineapple 1 – 1.5 cups filtered water (depending on the consistency you prefer) Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix blender and blend on high until smooth. 2. Enjoy and feel healthy and… more
For Younger, Clearer, Softer, More Radiant Skin
| December 16, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Beauty, Nutrition |
Our skin is a very good indicator of what is going on inside of our bodies; it reflects the state of our inner health. People whose bodies are very clean and healthy tend to have clear skin that glows, whereas people whose bodies are not tend to have dull complexions and problems with dryness, oiliness, acne, etc. Simply by adding nutritious foods to your diet, you can significantly improve your health and significantly improve the appearance of your skin. Of particular importance for beautiful skin are Vitamins A, C, E, K, and Omega 3s. As with all vitamins and minerals,… more
Kale, and a Raw Vegan Sweet Pizza Kale Chips Recipe
| December 14, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Nutrition, Recipes |
Kale is probably the most beloved vegetable among the health conscious because of its incredible nutritional makeup. Kale scores a perfect 1,000 on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index, a food-rating system that measures nutrients per calorie. Why? Because kale is extremely low in calories and extremely high in nutrients. It has tremendous amounts of Vitamins K, A, and C, in addition to being a great source of calcium, iron, potassium, and manganese. In order to encourage your kale consumption, I’m including my recipe for sweet pizza kale chips. These are so delicious, for omnivores and vegans alike. Kale chips are… more
Super Green Juice
| December 13, 2011 | Posted by Christina under Recipes |
This juice is a superstar. It is chock full of incredible nutrition and you will feel energized, nourished, and great after drinking it. The cucumber lends a mild flavor while the apple adds sweetness. Super Green Juice Ingredients: Spinach Kale Romaine Cucumber Celery Parsley Apple Run all ingredients through the juicer and enjoy! Play around with the proportions to find which is the best taste for you. This is the juice I drink the most often, and I make a point to drink this anytime I start to feel a bit run down. It always helps! more
