Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir I have received quite a lot of interest from my post on raw apple cider vinegar. So many of you want to know how to make apple cider vinegar just a little bit more "drinkable." Well I have a great solution. This drink recipe that I am sharing today not only will make it bearable but if you were not a fan of raw apple cider vinegar before this will most likely change your mind. There are a few things that I swear by...raw apple cider vinegar is one of them. A recap of some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar are: Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir: 1 1/2 cup of cold filtered water2 tbs of apple or grape juice2 tbs of raw apple cider vinegar1/2 tsp of cinnamon1/2 tsp of stevia (powdered) if using liquid you only need a few drops. * I only suggest using raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Place all the ingredients together in a glass and stir until it is all mixed together. This tastes sweet and delicious!
What is Planet of the Grapes? | Smart Set Press Making dinner tonight? Most home cooks know what staples to have on hand to give their food that extra oomph, but what if you're just as concerned about your health as you are about your culinary reputation? We put together our favorite pantry standbys -- foods that not only nourish, they elevate your dishes. Read on and tell us in the comments: What do you keep on hand to up the healthfulness of your food? Cannellini Beans Thanks to high protein, soluble fiber, iron and protein, beans are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Chia Seeds These seeds, which are actually in the mint family, are full of nutrients like dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Kippers Have some grains and veggies, but craving a protein and omega-3 fatty acid boost? Extra-Virgin Olive Oil We all know that olive oil is good for us, thanks to monounsaturated fats that help regulate insulin levels and even lower cholesterol. "You know what cheap olive oil tastes like? Coffee
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space Playful as kids are, accidents happen. And the accident that befallen me at 7 years old was the feeling of the hot exhaust pipe of a motorcycle kissing the skin of my leg. Grandma was around and saw it. Immediately, she took out a knife and slice the thick lower part of the aloe vera plant by the garden and rubbed the exposed end on the burn. Looking back, I realized that it was important to have medicinal plants around the house cause you never know when you might need them. So here are a list of plants that have the highest medicinal value compared to the other million species around the world worth planting around the house. Aloe Vera The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist soil. woundscutsburnseczemareducing inflammation Apart from its external use on the skin, aloe vera is also taken internally in the treatment of : ulcerative colitis (drinking aloe vera juice)chronic constipationpoor appetitedigestive problems Marsh Mallow Great Burdock Pot Marigold Gotu Kola
Health Tips - Home Remedies That Work at WomansDay Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? Duct Tape to Remove Warts In 2002, a group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. Vapor Rub to Cure Nail Fungus While there are no studies to prove coating infected toenails with vapor rub once or twice a day is an effective treatment for nail fungus, a basic Internet search results in a number of personal testaments to the medicinal ointment's fungus-killing powers. Oatmeal to Soothe Eczema “This is absolutely true, as oats have anti-inflammatory properties,” Dr. Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach.
100 Simple Nutrition Tips | Midway Simplicity “Man Is What He Eats” – Lucretius Good nutrition is one of the most important factors for good health. You can dramatically improve your health by doing simple adjustments to your eating habits. You’ll notice a big difference in your energy levels if you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low- or non-fat dairy. There is no doubt that eating well can maximize our life experience. One of the best resources that I’ve found on the topic of health and well-being is “8 Weeks To Optimum Health” by Dr. I urge you to get a copy today and start following Dr. Do you have more nutrition tips that you can share with us? Find your passion and what matters most to you in less than 30 minutes using … The P.A.S Technique 2.0: The World’s Easiest Way To Find Your Passion and Purpose In Life? For more simple living tips follow me on Twitter @MidSimplicity *Photo Credit: by Pink Sherbet Photography
Top 10 cellulite-busting foods Cellulite-busting food: Berries Cellulite-busting food 1: Berries To help keep skin firm and taut and disguise the appearance of cellulite, try adding some vitamin C to your diet to help boost your skin's collagen levels. Berries are a particularly good source of vitamin C, as well as being extremely high in the antioxidants necessary for fighting toxic waste, which can slow down the lymphatic system and accumulate in cellulite-prone areas. Cellulite-busting food 2: Asparagus Asparagus is another food with circulation-boosting properties. Cellulite-busting food 3: Avocados While anyone fat, thin, young or old can suffer from cellulite, ageing does tend to increase the visibility of cellulite due to the loss of elasticity and thinning of skin. Cellulite-busting food 4: Oily fish Another top food for keeping the skin in good condition is oily fish, which is high in skin-strengthening omega-3 fatty acids. Cellulite-busting food 5: Dark, leafy greens Cellulite-busting food 6: Ginger
25 Powerful Reasons to Eat Bananas JB Bardot (NaturalNews) You'll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes. If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again. Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body. Oh, and remember -- bananas make great snacks and delicious smoothies. Creamy Banana & Avocado Smoothie Recipe! Serves 2 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients in a blender. Now you know why monkeys are so happy.
~Apple Pie Cookies You know when you bake an Apple Pie, or any fruit pie for that matter, and you get those oozy baked sugar, chewy-ish bits of leaked fruit that gets all caramelized to the crust? They’re kind of hard to explain..I think they need a name, I’m open to suggestions! Watch them being made right >>HERE! Anyway, that’s my absolute favorite part of a fruit pie! How great are those sticky little chewy bites..omgosh?! Now I can maintain a pretense of manners, since I have my very own caramelly, fruity, chewy & sticky Apple Pie Cookie all to myself! These Apple Pie-like Cookies are made of real Pie Crust layered with sticky Caramel, and a slathering of Apple Pie Filling, topped with a flaky and adorable Cinnamon & Nutmeg lattice crust..HELLO Fall! Each and every bite offers the very best part of an actual Apple Pie, with all of the convenience of a Cookie! Seriously the best cookie I’ve ever had! To. What you’ll need for 6-8 good sized Pie Cookies: 1 Box of frozen Pillsbury Pie Crust (2 sheets per box)