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August 2, 2017 By Kelly 2 Comments

Enjoy The Health Benefits Of These Delicious Summer Fruits

Eaten fresh off the vine or tossed in a salad or refreshing smoothie, delicious summer fruits are nature’s candy packed full of important nutrients

Cherries These beauties help reduce inflammation and contain powerful antioxidants including cyanidin, melatonin and anthocyanins. Research done at the University of Michigan Health System uncovered cardiovascular benefits of tart cherries. They suspect that the anthocyanins help reduce risk factors for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes by potentially activating PPAR found in the body’s tissues which regulate fat and glucose levels.

Apricots One of my very favorite fruits is high in fiber and vitamin A which is great for your skin. It’s a good source of iron which is not always easy to find in foods, especially for vegans and vegetarians. Eat them with a fruit containing vitamin C and your body will have even better absorption of the iron.

Pineapple The fantastic enzymes in pineapple such as bromelain help fight inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a precursor to many diseases. Pineapple is packed with collagen boosting vitamin C and manganese which is important for bone health.

Papaya The beta-carotene, vitamins C & E in this yummy fruit also help fight inflammation. Our bodies convert beta-carotene as well as other carotenoids to vitamin A which is fabulous for your skin so eat up, glamour girls!

Watermelon The citrulline in watermelon helps keep your heart healthy by boosting levels of arginine in the body which increases blood flow to the heart and the lycopene helps ward off cancer.The high water content aids digestion and helps flush out toxins.  It’s high in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.

Kiwi These guys are actually large berries! They are very high in fiber, potassium, vitamin E and even more vitamin C than oranges (not knocking oranges, they are fantastic too. Very healthy and have always been one of my favorite fruits ?)

Blueberries They score a whopping 9,621 on the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity [ORAC] test which is a lab test designed to quantify the approximate “total antioxidant capacity” (TAC). These little antioxidants super stars fight a bevy of diseases from cancer to heart disease.

A votre sante!

June 27, 2016 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Would You Know How To Tell If Someone Was Drowning? It’s Not As Easy As You Might Think

Playing in the pool, hitting the surf, water skiing at the lake… summer fun is here and I plan to enjoy every minute! Not to put a damper (pun intended) on the water play, but did you know that drowning does not look the way you think it might? This is such important information which is why I post it every summer.

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Drowning is quiet. It is not often obvious that the person is in distress. There isn’t all the splashing we see in movies. When someone is drowning, they make very little noise or no noise at all because they are trying to breath.

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning, by marine safety specialist, Mario Vittone is a very helpful article. In it, he talks about what drowning really does look like, signs to watch out for and what to do.

“It is the number two cause of accidental death in children, age 15 and under (just behind vehicle accidents) — of the approximately 750 children who will drown next year, about 375 of them will do so within 25 yards of a parent or other adult. In ten percent of those drownings, the adult will actually watch them do it, having no idea it is happening…”

You really can’t take your eyes off of your kids for even a minute. Drowning victims are typically unable to speak or wave their arms for help so you must be aware of what’s going on in the water at all times.

Water safety is crucial, it takes only a few short minutes for someone to drown. Even the strongest swimmer is at risk when someone pushes him in or jumps on top of him.

Check out his article, it’s valuable information we can all need to know, particularly this time of year. Please share this post on Facebook & Twitter, Pin it & forward it to everyone you know who has kids, keep them safe this summer!

August 12, 2014 By Kelly 1 Comment

Are You Making These 4 Summer Skin Care Mistakes?

Guest post by Helen Moore 

Summer brings the usual issues that overwhelm the skin like peeling sunburns, bug bites, or oily and sweaty skin.  It’s a tricky balance to care for the skin during the summer and we’re probably not aware of the mistakes we make.

file11012819027151. Over-exfoliating and washing the face Since the summer heat and humidity can makes us sweat more, it makes the skin feel oilier. This can be so unsettling for some people that they tend to over-cleanse the face and increase the number of times the exfoliation is done. This essentially strips the skin of its natural oils which causes the skin to overproduce oil exacerbating the problem.

  • Solution: Keep your cleansing routine the same — wash in the morning and cleanse at night. Limit exfoliation to twice a week. Continue to moisturize because without adequate hydration, skin may over produce oil. If necessary, blot wipe it with a clean cloth.

2. Foregoing Sunscreen Despite its popularity, some people are still not in the habit of applying sunscreen. It’s important to do this even if you don’t have any plans of spending the day at the beach. While some people are not applying sunscreen, others are applying it incorrectly.

  • Solution:  Don’t skip this at all. If you go swimming or spend the day outdoors, bring a bottle with you and reapply as needed. Lather a generous amount on skin that’s exposed. Choose a sunscreen with non-nanoparticle zinc oxide. Look for one on the Environmental Working Group’s list of safe and effective sunscreens. Ava Anderson Non Toxic tops their list.

3. Failing to stay hydrated While refreshments, such as a cold glass of juice, quench the thirst and relieves our body from the heat, our skin also needs the same kind of treatment inside and out. It’s not enough that you drink lots of water, especially during this season.

  • Solution: Eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in water content to supplement what you may lack with drinking just water. Put on lotion and moisturizers so that the skin absorbs this, preventing flakes and dryness that commonly happens during summer.

4. Disregarding care of the feet Feet are exposed to a lot of free radicals and irritants during the summer because people wear sandals and flip-flops a lot, or walk barefoot in the sand.  With so many activities, care for the feet is often overlooked, when it should be given attention, as this is when cracks and dryness often occur.

  • Solution: Don’t ever forget to moisturize and exfoliate the feet. Make this part of your skin care routine. One other thing you can do is apply moisturizer, such as extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil at night and then wear socks. This may be a bit too warm to do in the summer, but try at least three times a week.

What is your summer skin care routine? Share your tips in the comments below. 

The summer season can also trigger a yeast infection. Know what factors cause this and what you can do to prevent or treat yeast infections using natural ingredients by visiting YeastInfectionsAdviser.com.

August 5, 2014 By Kelly 1 Comment

5 Fun & Relaxing Ways To Bliss Out this Summer

Relax, rejuvenate & enjoy the sweetness of summer 

 

Play Like A Child What activity did you love doing when you were a kid? Bike riding, rollerskating, (my personal favorite back in the day), softball, dodge ball… whatever you did as a kid to have fun, do it now. You’ll get fresh air, burn calories and get a natural high from revisiting an old favorite.

Keep A Diary Journaling is a special way to get to know yourself better. When you’re feeling scattered and all over the place (what mom doesn’t from time to time?!) it helps you organize your thoughts and feelings. It also sparks creativity and self-expression and can help you heal from difficult experiences.

Start A Hobby Have you always wanted to learn how to knit, make ceramics, ballroom dance, paint, grow bonsai plants…? Do it! There is no time like the present.

Unplug Texing, emails, voicemails… drop your iPad, laptop, Kindle Fire and smart phone for a certain amount of time each day and be live with people or just enjoy some downtime. If you really want to live a little, uplug for an entire day every week. (Ok fine, once a month!)

Lake Gregory 027Enjoy The Little Things It’s not the big momentous occasions that make up the bulk of our memories, it’s those small moments and exchanges that add up and fill our lives. Slow down, be present and really enjoy the little things in life. Especially during the lazy days of summer.

July 15, 2013 By Kelly Leave a Comment

5 Ways To Bliss Out This Summer

Relax, rejuvenate & enjoy the sweetness of summer 

 

Play Like A Child What activity did you love doing when you were a kid? Bike riding, rollerskating, (my personal favorite back in the day), softball, dodge ball… whatever you did as a kid to have fun, do it now. You’ll get fresh air, burn calories and get a natural high from revisiting an old favorite.

Keep A Diary Journaling is a special way to get to know yourself better. When you’re feeling scattered and all over the place (what mom doesn’t from time to time?!) it helps you organize your thoughts and feelings. It also sparks creativity and self-expression and can help you heal from difficult experiences.

Start A Hobby Have you always wanted to learn how to knit, make ceramics, ballroom dance, paint, grow bonsai plants…? Do it! There is no time like the present.

Unplug Texing, emails, voicemails… drop your iPad, laptop, Kindle Fire and smart phone for a certain amount of time each day and be live with people or just enjoy some downtime. If you really want to live a little, uplug for an entire day every week. (Ok fine, once a month!)

Lake Gregory 049Enjoy The Little Things It’s not the big momentous occasions that make up the bulk of our memories, it’s those small moments and exchanges that add up and fill our lives. Slow down, be present and really enjoy the little things in life. Especially during the lazy days of summer.

July 2, 2013 By Kelly 6 Comments

5 Tips For Healthier Summer Grilling

Grill season is here! Getting ready for a fun 4th of July BBQ with friends and family? Before you fire up the grill and enjoy those yummy burgers, hot dogs and steaks as we honor our great country’s independence check out these tips to help make your grilling experience a little healthier.

2-summer-grilling-lgn1. Marinate
Heterocuclic amines (HCAs) are substances that form when a chemical found in muscle called creatine reacts with amino acids which are the building blocks of protein during high heat grilling and pan frying. Research shows that these compounds increase the risk of certain cancers such as stomach cancer. Marinated meats produce less of these substances. Lemon and vinegar based marinades work well because the acidity prevents HCAs from adhering to the meat. Marinating with fresh or dried herbs such as rosemary, oregano, sage or thyme lowers risk of the cancer causing compounds by up to 90%. Are you a beer drinker? Crack open a bottle, marinating meat in beer can slash the risk by 88%

2. Don’t Overcook
You can also help counteract the adverse effects of HCAs by not over cooking the meat, frequently turning meat on the grill, cooking at lower temperatures and using smaller cuts of meat

3. Be Careful With Raw Meat
Keep food in the refrigerator right up until the time you’re ready to throw it on the grill. Handle raw meats properly, cross contamination is the leading cause of food poisoning. Use different cutting boards for meats and veggies and wash your hands and untensils regularly. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove pathogens

4. Don’t Leave Perishable Foods Out
When left out, food can begin to develop harmful bacteria after 2 hours. Various bacteria can cause food poisoning so put all perishable foods back in the frig within that time frame

5. Choose Grass-fed Beef
It has more omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid. It’s also lower in fat and calories. Organic is best. Use a food thermometer to make sure your food is cooked to the proper temperatures. Throw some veggies on the grill too, they taste sublime when they are grilled and you’ll get a nice dose of antioxidants. Happy grilling!

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