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Avocado-The Stress Busting Fruit!

Avocado-the stress busting fruit!
March 2010


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Dates - Don't Let Their Size Fool You

Without a doubt, my favorite foods was the incredibly fresh dates. Besides being tasty and beautiful, this whole food has a host of health benefits.
November 2009


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Nutrition

What you drink is equally as important as what you eat.


September 2009


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Watermelon helps cleanse the entire body

I apologize for the sudden summer hiatus from my blog.
August 2009


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Eat Well to Stay Well

Joanne Smith recommends eating fresh, whole foods for optimal nutrition Nutrition has a profound impact on one’s physical, spiritual and mental health. This is particularly relevant for someone living with a disability. Good health starts with a healthy digestive system. However, many health conditions significantly hinder one’s digestion, absorption and elimination functions, which can lead to common and recurring secondary health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, pressure sores, tendonitis, osteoporosis, neurological pain, constipation, bladder infections and obesity.
May 2009


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Good Fats Help You Burn Bad Fats!

Good Fats Help You Burn Bad Fats! The general belief out there is that eating fat will make you fat, but that's just not true. Eating the right kinds of fats not only help you lose weight but also provide tons of other health benefits!
March 2009


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