Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats are the 3 main elements to make up the food we eat! I have already cover Proteins, in this article I will cover Carbohydrates and then look for the Fats Article to come! Carbohydrates The amount and type of carbohydrates in your diet can be...
Proteins: Good Proteins and their Benefits!
Protein helps maintain lean muscle mass and provides energy for your body to build and repair your muscles, bones, and tissues. To get the most out of protein, you need to know what types of protein are beneficial to your body! Beef: "grass fed" or "free range" beef, this is...
Shakeology Spotlight: Tryptophan (sleep and PMS HELP)
Shakeology Spotlight Ingredient: Tryptophan is one of the standard 20 amino acids, as well as the essential amino acid in the human diet. The body uses tryptophan to help make niacin and serotonin. Serotonin is thought to produce healthy sleep and a stable mood. Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and...
Spotlight on new Tropical Strawberry Shakeology ingredient: Coconut Flower Nectar!
Spotlight on new Tropical Strawberry Shakeology ingredient: Coconut Flower Nectar! This naturally sweet, nutrient-rich nectar comes from coconut blossoms and contains amino acids, minerals, vitamin C and vitamin B. It's so sweet that it actually took the place of fructose as a sweetening agent for the new blend! Plus, its...
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Vitamin D3
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Vitamin D3. Calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood stream are maintained by vitamin D. This makes the vitamin an important part of bone growth, liver and kidney health. Vitamin D also contributes to the health of your thyroid gland and immune system. Many other Benefits...
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Pomegranate Powder!
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Pomegranate Powder! Studies have shown that drinking pomegranate juice regularly has been shown to decrease blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart. This means that it is a great 'heart health' supplement and its effective in reducing heart disease risk factors. Drink up! Pomegranate...
WHAT ARE YOU LACKING WHEN YOU HAVE CRAVINGS?!?: FIND A HEALTHY SUBSTITUTE!
Have You EVER wanted to know WHAT you are lacking when you crave certain things?!?! How about what healthy option to substitute for your sweet tooth or Salty Need?!?! Well LOOK NO MORE!!!! Below is a list of vitamins you are lacking when you have a certain craving and a...
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Lactobacillus acidophilus
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Lactobacillus acidophilus which is beneficial bacteria that you definitely want living inside your small intestine. It produces the natural antibiotic Acidophilin and inhibits the growth of 23 toxic producing micro-organisms, reduces overgrowth of pathogens in your digestive tract and relieves Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's disease, and...
How to SLOWLY convert to Healthy Eating
I know it is hard to convert from eating CRAPPY processed food to Eating HEALTHY RAW FOODS!!! Most people are creatures of habit. We go to the grocery store on the same day every week and fill our carts with the same stuff. If it’s Monday, chicken's for dinner and...
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Acerola powder
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Acerola powder. This antioxidant is derived from cherries and is one of the highest sources of natural, non-synthetic vitamin C Acerola powder derives from the fruit of the West Indian cherry tree that is native to southern Mexico, Central and South America. The fruit...