Cellulite rarely ever affects men, but 90% of women will have to deal with cellulite at one point in their life or another. Not only does it affect obese women, but thin women are also affected by it.Cellulite is a formation of fat cells, and toxins underneath the skin, and appears as dimples, usually on the thighs, buttocks, and stomach. If you pinch the skin and see little dimples you have cellulite. Read More...
An acai berry detox not only cleans the colon and digestive tract, but it can also help to clean the whole body at a deep cellular level. Therefore it benefits the overall health of the body.
There are several different products of acai, such as juice, frozen pulp, as well as acai powder that is available in capsule form.
Acai is filled with lots of healthy nutrients that can restore health back to the body. However, it is only effective when taken with a clean and healthy diet, as well as moderate exercise. Read More...
Overweight and obesity has become a major concern in America today. This is mainly due to the fact that there are so many unhealthy foods on the market. Many of these foods that you may think are good for you, are in reality some of the worst foods that you can eat. But still you eat them because society has told you that you should eat them because they are good for you. However, new studies have shown that the opposite is true. Read More...
Raw food salads are just as simple to make as any other salad, however, all the ingredients that go into the salad have to be raw. This means that you have to make your own dressings as opposed to using commercially packaged dressings. It might take a few extra seconds to make your own dressing, but this way you can avoid all processed foods and the many health conditions that are associated with them.
The Salad
The list of ingredients that you can use in the salad is endless and you can mix and match your favorite vegetables into any salad. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, zucchini and other garden vegetables go great in a garden salad. These vegetables can also be added in with leafy greens, or you can use the greens in a salad by themselves.
You can also make a sweet salad by combining all your favorite fruits. Tropical fruits, such as pineapples, mangoes and kiwi, generally go well in any type of fruit salad. To these fruits, you can also add in other fruits including apples, peaches, pears or grapes. The key is to add in your favorite fruits for optimum enjoyment.
As good as fruit salads are, however, you should always aim to make leafy green or garden salads the main part of your diet. This is because fruits are high in natural sugars, which are not suitable for everyone, especially in large quantities.
The Dressings
At first it might seem daunting to create your own salad dressings, but believe it or not, they are quick and easy to make. They are also quite tasty and all the ingredients are fresh and nutritious.
Some of the most popular ingredients to use in the salad dressings are fresh lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt. They can be mixed together in a light dressing, along with many herbs and spices. That is one of the most simplest dressings and goes with a wide variety of salads.
Other ingredients to use in the salad dressings include herbal infused vinegars or infused oils. The infusion allows you to enjoy the blended flavors of the herbs in a smooth dressing.
Avocados are also a great food to use as part of the salad dressing. They should be ripe, and mashed up before being massaged into the salad greens.
Salad Toppers
Nuts and seeds are always great for topping a salad. They are rich with healthy oils and proteins that help in keeping you full in between meals. Diced avocados are also high in fat and calories and work just as well in any salad.
For leafy green salads, you can use cucumbers, tomatoes and radishes as they make an excellent topping for the greens.
Unrefined sea salt and table salt both contain essential nutrients which help to control your muscles, heart rhythm and they also help to keep a healthy level of fluids in your body. But regardless of the benefits, salt is mainly used for preserving foods, and for bringing the flavors of the food to the surface so that you can enjoy all the various different flavors.The basic ingredients in both unrefined sea salt and table salt are sodium and chloride. However, there is a difference in the two salts and knowing the difference may prompt you to make a switch. Read More...
Fibromyalgia is a serious muscle disorder, which when not dealt with in a timely manner can leave you crippled and unable to carry out a normal lifestyle. Doctors will tell you that there is no cure. However, there are many things that you can do to reduce your symptoms, and in many cases eliminate them all, once and for all. According to medical studies those who suffer from fibromyalgia have higher levels of toxins, and have many nutrient deficiencies. Therefore when you restore the nutrients and eliminate the toxins you can begin to feel better. Read More...
