How to do a 100% Green Power Cleanse program using a 7-day Green detox diet and herbs
Eating for your metabolic body type
We all know that poeple are born different. We’re not all the same when it comes to looks, personality and behaviour.
Considering a Lectin Free Diet?
You may have heard of the Atkins diet, the Blood Type Diet, and more recently the Keto and Paleo Diet, all of which are examples of fad diets.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Health Benefits
Parsley is the richest source of iron from any leafy green that you’d get from the supermarket. One cup of parsley will also provide up to 10% RDA of copper, 7% RDA of magnesium, 7% RDA of potassium, 6% RDA of zinc, and 5% RDA of phosphorus.
The Top 6 Dietary Sources of Good Fats for Weight Loss
Fat is a major source of energy and aids your body in absorbing vitamins. It’s important for proper growth, development and keeping you healthy.
Many people are concerned about being overweight and so they restrict fat in their diet in order to lose weight. But we need to eat a certain amount of fat for our bodies to be able to carry out many important and essential functions. Reducing dietary fat to an unnaturally low level leads to disease and will cause the body to hold onto the fat it has in defense.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) Health Benefits
Because zucchini is relatively high in fiber and low in calories, it provides a low GI (15) food with a high nutrient value. This means zucchini is an ideal food during your detox or slim program and will help reduce cravings and balance blood sugars.
Brussel Sprouts – Health Benefits
Let’s talk about the humble Brussel sprout! Not every child’s favorite food but a super healthy vegetable.
I’m going to break it down a little on the health benefits front and share my ultra simple recipe below.
A vegetable drastically underestimated.
Coconut Oil or Coconut Cream
Even though coconut product contains saturated fats, they can be seen as good fats, have zero cholesterol and are well tolerated in general. There is a lot of research going on into the health benefits of coconut oil, some of which I will mention below.
Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Health Benefits
You can’t beat the taste of good creamy mushroom soup in the winter to make you feel at home or fresh mushrooms in a salad in the summer. Edible mushrooms have uses beyond jazzing up your favorite recipe, they are known to have magical properties and have an ancient history of use as medicine.
Broccoli – Health Benefits
Broccoli became popular in the 1980’s as a new form of tasty cauliflower. It has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decade and is now part of the weekly diet for most people. Along with being an incredibly versatile ingredient, It has some great health benefits.