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Earth Day is April 22nd but we think it should be celebrated every day so that good natural habits are instilled to protect our beautiful planet daily. Here are 10 SIMPLE things you can do to help maintain a pristine earth, clean air and healthy lifestyle every day.
1. Reduce, reuse and recycle. This not only [...]

Spices have been utilized in a myriad of ways for thousands of years. Cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper are a few of the most powerful spices around. The following highlights some of their health benefits:

Cinnamon

Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties: Cinnamon prevents oxidation (browning) of foods due to its antioxidant capability. In addition, studies [...]

Are you looking to add a little zing into your life? Consider incorporating ginger into your diet for some added spice without adding unnecessary calories. One ounce of ginger has less than 5 calories. Ginger contains more than 400 active ingredients, which provide a variety of health benefits.
Here are some of the benefits:
1. Ginger [...]

During hot summer days or nights, you may want to try a delicious, refreshing cold drink such as oat milk.  As the name implies, oat milk is derived from oat groats.  Since oat groats are minimally processed, they maintain their nutritional value.  Oat milk is a great alternative to cow’s milk for those of you [...]

Why does a cut apple turn brown sitting on the counter?  Oxidation.  Oxidation is the process whereby a substance interacts with oxygen and occurs in all cells including cells in our body.  As oxygen interacts with cells, it may alter the cell, causing 1-2% of the cells to turn into free radicals.  Free radicals may [...]

The 80/20 rule was mentioned in the last blog but before we go into that here is a little ‘taste’ of what our chocolate cleanse includes:
Breakfast
1/2 c oatmeal
3/4 c unsweetened oat milk
1/2 c berries
1/2 c walnuts
2 Tbsp of flax meal
1 Tbsp of cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon

1 c Chai tea (to replace the [...]

Thanks to our beautiful friend and mom-to-be, Erin of Chill Out LA, Mama Munch was created. Trying to eat healthy and follow the recommendations for getting sufficient omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy, Erin was looking for a snack she could eat and enjoy everyday. One of the most significant sources of omega-3 fatty acids is [...]