Achy joints just may have met their match in your diet! Or have they!?! Are your joints still achy. Prevention Magazine (October 2014) notes that a “daily dose of monounsaturated fatty acids could help you overcome rheumatoid arthritis. In a […]
Read the full article →Tip for Reducing Joint Pain
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.October 11, 2014
Viscous Fiber Defined
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Prevention Magazine (October 2014) defines ‘viscous fiber’ as “Dietary fiber that develops a thick, gel-like texture when mixed with liquid, causing it to take up more space in the stomach and intestines. This creates a feeling of fullness and, according […]
Read the full article →9th Kyu Karate Belt Test
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Last Sunday my boys and I reached a goal that we have been working towards for 7 months! The three of us earned our yellow belt in Shotokan Karate! I can’t even tell you how proud we all are. Yes, […]
Read the full article →Developing Oral Health Care Habits
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.October 7, 2014
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for LISTERINE. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. As most of you know, I am a registered dental hygienist. Therefore dental […]
Read the full article →A Serving of Chia Seeds
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Did you know that a serving of chia seeds contains more nutrients than many popular health foods? 100% more potassium than a banana 200% more iron than spinach 300% more selenium than flax seeds 500% more calcium than whole milk […]
Read the full article →Superfood Spotlight: Chia Seeds
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.September 13, 2014
Even when my brain is filled with information about superfoods and their power…….even when I have already embraced keeping superfoods in my diet…….even when I eat chia seeds almost daily, I (Litsa) still love to read about their POWER over […]
Read the full article →Fall Foliage: Swiss Chard
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If you like spinach, you’ll want to try Swiss chard too. Its tender, colorful stalks and sturdy-but-supple leaves cook up beautifully. Look for three varieties: White: Thick cream-colored stems and crinkly leaves Ruby: Thin, red-hued stems and broad flat leaves […]
Read the full article →Fitness: Master Great Legs
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Mastering great legs is beyond summer in my book (Litsa’s). I don’t live in teeny cutoffs, bikinis, and breezy sundresses all summer and especially not at almost forty. A little conservatism falls into place at my age but great legs […]
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