Magnesium is an essential nutrient and one of the most common deficiencies in our culture. It is involved in many metabolic functions, such as: 1. Activating enzyme systems within cells; 2. Regulating acid/alkaline balance; 3. Ensuring the proper utilization of B vitamins; 4. Enabling the conversion of blood sugar to energy; 5. Regulating & controlling nerve impulses, especially heart beat; and 6. Relaxing the muscle cells by a repelling action upon calcium Those last two functions are examples of many … Read More
How to Enjoy Kale – Three Kale Recipes
For frequent readers of this blog, you know that I am a big fan and proponent of kale. I love that it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available to us—a true superfood—and it has been masquerading as a garnish all these years! It is the unsung hero of the vegetable world, if you will. I also love its versatility, which is on display in the recipes below. The first recipe is the simplest way to prepare kale. … Read More
The Dark Side of Antacids
Acid reflux or Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), as it is often called by medical professionals, is a virtual epidemic in this country. In fact, Nexium—the “little purple pill”—is the medication most commonly prescribed by physicians for this condition and it perennially outsells every other prescription drug on the market. People suffering from acid reflux-like symptoms have even made antacids like Zantac the top-selling over-the-counter medications. What’s more disconcerting is that the ads for these drugs make no qualms about … Read More
The Yoga of Strength Training
Are you in a rut with your strength training routine? Tired of working your butt off in the gym and not getting the results you deserve? Is counting to 15 getting you zero results? Has your workout lost its luster? What if I told you that you could completely transform your workout and finally get the results you’ve been looking for by simply not counting your reps? Well of course it’s not that simple, but counting reps could very … Read More
Crockpot Seafood Gumbo
I love making stews this time of year! It’s real comfort food and, unlike most comfort food, it can be very healthy as well. This is some mighty tasty gumbo! Plus, it is an excuse to eat okra — one of the healthier vegetables. Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin A, folates, vitamin C and vitamin K. How nice to be able to put it the crockpot before leaving the house for the day and coming home from work … Read More
