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Rotating Your Green Vegetables

July 9, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

Eating the same vegetables is certainly better than eating no vegetables. However, a lack of variety in the greens you consume doesn’t just lead to boredom but can also have negative health effects for some people. Rotating Vegetables is Important It’s common knowledge that eating a variety of foods is the key to good health […]

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Get More Vitamins From Healthy Food Sources

July 2, 2014 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Healthy eating is all about eating foods that are full of the nutrients that we need for thriving health.  That is even more important when you are trying to lose weight and foods full of empty calories.  There are a couple nutrient sources that almost everybody is familiar with. Whether it’s Vitamin C from an […]

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6 Tips for Starting a Vegan Diet

November 7, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

If you have decided to start a vegan diet then you are in good company. Many people are adopting the vegan lifestyle for health and ethical reasons. Here are 6 tips for starting a vegan diet to help you get the most benefit from your choice. Tip #1 – Plan meals ahead of time Keeping […]

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The Benefits of Chia Seeds

September 19, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

Most of us know the Chia seeds from the holiday commercials about Chia pets, or maybe you have experimented with the Chia herb gardens. What more and more people are starting to realize is that the Chia seed can bring an enormous benefit to their lives as a part of their diet. Over the past […]

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5 Benefits of Eating Dark, Leafy Greens

August 1, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

I love green smoothies and they wouldn’t truly be green without dark leafy greens.  Boasting numerous health benefits, vitamins, minerals, and weight-loss properties, dark, leafy greens are among the healthiest foods you can eat. In fact, if you eat them regularly, you will improve your overall health and have less chance of developing certain diseases. […]

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Day 15 – September Smoothie Challenge – Eat More Kale not Frozen Yogurt

September 16, 2012 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

I think this new Healthy Choice frozen yogurt commercial featuring a character who was on a “Kale cleanse” is comical at the least and misleading to consumers about the value of Kale.  To suggest that eating flavored frozen yogurt with added sugar is healthier than Kale is crazy.  I’ve always thought of frozen yogurt as […]

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Day 5 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge

September 5, 2012 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

Today I’d like to share a short list of benefits that can come from drinking smoothies. Hydration If you’ve been drinking at lot of soda and coffee, you may not have been as hydrated as you think.  Most smoothies contain water, ice, dairy or nut milk.  This gives added hydration.  Also, since you’re not eating […]

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