Taking a broad spectrum antibiotic can be bring havoc on your digestive system. A broad spectrum antibiotic will kill bad bacteria along with the good bacteria that your body needs. I had an antibiotic resistant sinus infection which meant I […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Meet the Nuts
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.This season while you are out grocery shopping, you’ve probably noticed the growing display of nuts. Take a few minutes to get a feel of what nuts are in your local grocery store (hopefully, you’ll only meet those that are […]
Read the full article →December’s Superfood: Mushrooms
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.My parents were never a fan of mushrooms. My husband and daughter don’t eat them either but I like them. Lucky me (Litsa)—they are December’s superfood! Mushrooms keep me from feeling lousy according to Redbook. “They’re loaded with vitamin D, […]
Read the full article →Festive Snack Smarts
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.December has made is debut—and your calendar may have more scribbles of parties and after work affairs than you want to introduce your waistline too! Maybe potlucks to cook for—what can one take without sabotaging their own numbers on the […]
Read the full article →It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week | #NIVW2014
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.As we head into the Holiday season, make sure to take precautions to keep your family healthy. There has already been a lot of illness going around our area. In fact I haven’t been able to get my flu vaccine […]
Read the full article →What to Eat When Your Stressed
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.When you are stressed do you head into the kitchen scrambling for something to EAT!?! Or do you just perch yourself right by the kitchen island raiding anything that is in reach to consume!?! I’m a stress eater (Litsa). Sometimes […]
Read the full article →Seasonal Gratitude
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.Are you enveloped in seasonal gratitude this season!?! There a millions of reasons to feel grateful: Healthy children Another day Beautiful fall leaves A pantry full of goods Time to cuddle on the couch Outdoor time, walking Something to read […]
Read the full article →Cultured Combos: Probiotics + Prebiotics
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.We here a lot about probiotics but did you know that prebiotics are important too? Let’s first define what probiotics and prebiotics are. Probiotics help our bodies fend off harmful bacteria, supports our immune and digestive systems, produces vitamins B12 […]
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