Nutrition is one of the biggest factors in healthy development. Research shows inadequate nutrition in childhood hinders growth, leads to poor grades and increases susceptibility to illness. Unfortunately, the modern child’s diet includes many over-processed foods. Today’s kids rarely get the complete array of vitamins, minerals, protein and micronutrients necessary to reach their full potential….
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Awesome Benefits of Eating Mangoes
Five Reasons to Eat More Mangoes Mangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match. So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit. 1. Help Fight Cancer: The antioxidants…
Younger Next Week? Upgrade to Super You 2.0 Today!
If you can reprogram your skin cells to act years younger, do you want it now, tomorrow or next week? Researchers agree that gene expression changes with age and leads to physical signs of aging. Cellular dysfunction triggered by changes in gene expression can result in wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. But what if…
It’s Never Too Late! Flip the Switch for a Healthy Fix
Dr. Peeke had her “epiphaME”—her word for the sudden, mind-blowing, life-changing moment—a few years later. While in college at Berkeley and on a date, her pants split. That was it. Determined, she enrolled in a ballet class, and over the next year she danced and danced. And hiked at Lake Tahoe. And surfed. And went…
Skinny Genes Mango-Now Smoothie
Is your appetite becoming harder to control? Have diets made your appetite unpredictable? If so, your hunger-suppressing leptin gene might need a tune-up. This quick and easy smoothie is loaded with good-for-you ingredients, whether you want to lose weight or just feel good, the right combination of nutrients in this recipe are the tickets to…
Do-it-Yourself Glowing Skin Argan and Sugar Scrub
Treat your skin to this quick and easy spa-inspired body scrub. It feels good and will leave your skin buffed, exfoliated and glowing. Ingredients 2 teaspoons Pure Argan Oil 1 teaspoon fine granulated sugar 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil Directions 1. Mix ingredients and apply to skin in a gentle, circular buffing motion. 2. Rinse…
Reduce wrinkles and Stored Body Fat Plus Four more Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting.
You know how important eating the right foods is to your health. But so is the timing of your meals. Intermittent fasting (IF) can lead to some major health benefits. But before you get scared off by the idea of “fasting,” there are some important things you should know. Not to mention the fact that…
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