Try this Unbelievably Simple Way to Detox with WFPB Foods
Nutrition, Lifestyle Nancy Smith Nutrition, Lifestyle Nancy Smith

Try this Unbelievably Simple Way to Detox with WFPB Foods

Is Eating a WFPB Diet Hard?

The biggest problem I find with eating whole food plant-based is finding easy to fix, nutritious, and great-tasting recipes. Emphasis on the “easy!” Sometimes I just don’t feel like fixing anything, and grabbing snack foods like chips or cookies is my easy way out. Sometimes juicing gets to be too much. Making smoothies also is a lot of effort. But what if I told you there was an easy way to eat whole food plant-based meals?

In this article I will give you some tips to make your whole food plant-based prep quicker and your burden lighter. Trust me when I say that I know the feeling. Many times I have ordered food from Uber Eats because I just had no energy to cook. The problem with that is that you have no control over what goes into your food, and for the most part it is not organic.

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How Awesome is Coffee for You and Does It Have a Dark Side?
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

How Awesome is Coffee for You and Does It Have a Dark Side?

Is Coffee Good for Us, or Bad

Many people are wondering whether coffee is bad for us. While coffee has long been criticized for its high caffeine content, very little evidence suggests that coffee itself is harmful to our health. In fact, coffee has been shown to have many positive effects, including providing energy and boosting cognitive function. Additionally, coffee contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins.

Therefore, coffee is likely not as bad for us as many believe.

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12 of the Best Health Promoting Summertime Treats to Cool You Off
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

12 of the Best Health Promoting Summertime Treats to Cool You Off

Summertime and the living is easy! This blog post is a summer food fun post because I love summer! When I started my healthy lifestyle, I realized how often I felt deprived of eating yummy food. So often we are bombarded with sugary, processed, or otherwise unhealthy treats. It seriously does not have to be that way! We can eat healthy treats without feeling cheated! We can even eat sweet treats! We can even thrive on these foods, as each ingredient I have chosen is health-promoting.

Besides plain fruit or veggies, there are some really refreshing and tasty treats that we can have.

In this post, I have added both sweet and savory treats to keep the oven off and keep you cool this summer!

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The Ultimate Guide to Making 7 Healthy Plant-Based Milks
Health Guides, Nutrition Nancy Smith Health Guides, Nutrition Nancy Smith

The Ultimate Guide to Making 7 Healthy Plant-Based Milks

The Problem with Dairy

Dairy products have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. However, modern dairy farming practices have led to some serious health concerns. Dairy cows are often given hormones and antibiotics to increase milk production. These hormones can disrupt the endocrine system and cause developmental problems in children. Antibiotics can also encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Dairy products are one of the leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet. Saturated fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke and cancer.

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Best Ways to Get The Most Valuable Nutrients From Juicing
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

Best Ways to Get The Most Valuable Nutrients From Juicing

Do you want to maximize your nutrient intake and optimize your health? The answer is green juice. Juicing is a smart and simple way to add more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to your diet from greens, vegetables, herbs, spices, and fruits without having to chew on salad all day.

But what are the benefits of juicing? Does it really work? And how to find the best juicer for your juicing needs? Today, I am going to answer all your questions about juicing. I will discuss the benefits of juicing and how it is different from blending. I will give a little green juice cheat sheet to help you make the best green juice every single time. Finally, I will recommend some of the best juicers on the market.

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Organic Gardening: How to Start Your Organic Garden in 9 Easy Steps
Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith

Organic Gardening: How to Start Your Organic Garden in 9 Easy Steps

A healthy body starts with healthy, nutrient-dense food. This means organic whole foods.

But where does organic food come from? A garden or a farm, of course. Buying organic produce at a local organic farmer’s market, organic farmer’s stand or organic health food store is great and convenient. Growing your own organic food, however, can be incredibly satisfying. It’s good for your mental health and soul — and good for your body once you put the food on the table

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How to Live Your Best Life and Eat a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith Lifestyle, Nutrition Nancy Smith

How to Live Your Best Life and Eat a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

What is a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

A whole-food plant-based diet, or WFPB diet, focuses on consuming whole, unprocessed plant foods. It includes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts and excludes meat, dairy, eggs, sugar, white flour, and any processed foods.

If you’re interested in eating a whole food plant-based diet, you can do a few things to ensure success. Start by gradually increasing the number of plants in your diet. If you’re used to mainly eating meat and processed foods, it can be hard to make the switch overnight. Begin by adding an extra serving of vegetables to your meals or swapping out meat for plant-based proteins like tofu or beans.

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7 Recipes for Tasty and Wonderfully Nutritious Raw Super Salads
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

7 Recipes for Tasty and Wonderfully Nutritious Raw Super Salads

Introduction

I will be discussing the benefits of eating raw organic salads to heal naturally. I will also post 7 delectable salads and recipes for dressings and salad toppings! I will also be recommending my favorites!

Why should we be eating raw salads every day? One reason is that it is an easy way to get all of your veggies in for the day. Fruit salads, of course, could give you all of the fruit you need in one day. Eating salads also gives you the benefit of all of that fiber! And need I mention antioxidants?

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Learn About Aloe Vera's Amazing Health Benefits and How to Use It

Learn About Aloe Vera's Amazing Health Benefits and How to Use It

What is Aloe Vera?

Aloe vera has been used for centuries for its healing properties. Aloe vera contains over 200 active components, including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antagonistic polysaccharides. These properties make aloe vera an effective treatment for various conditions, including cancer, burns, and wounds. Aloe vera is also known to boost the immune system, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. In addition to its many health benefits, aloe vera is also incredibly easy to use. The gel can be applied directly to the skin or consumed in juice form.

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Hidden Toxins in Your Water + Why You Need a Quality Water Filtration System
Nutrition, Lifestyle Nancy Smith Nutrition, Lifestyle Nancy Smith

Hidden Toxins in Your Water + Why You Need a Quality Water Filtration System

Did you know that there are hidden toxins in your tap water? Drinking plenty of water is vital for life. Yet, fluoride, aluminum, chlorine, arsenic, and other chemical residues in your city tap water can potentially harm your health and increase your risk of cancer. To remove these chemicals, improve your water quality, and protect your health, using a quality water filtration system is critical.

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Health Benefits of Sprouts and How to Grow Nutrient-Dense Microgreens
Nutrition, Health Guides Nancy Smith Nutrition, Health Guides Nancy Smith

Health Benefits of Sprouts and How to Grow Nutrient-Dense Microgreens

Sprouts are seeds that have germinated. They are the very young plant in the beginning stages of life. Sprouts are exceptionally healthy and just happen to be another superfood. They are a powerhouse of raw, green, fiber-filled nutrition. One of the things that sprouts contain is chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll helps plants to absorb energy from the sun in photosynthesis. The greener the plant, the more chlorophyll it has.

Chlorophyll helps build hemoglobin by promoting circulation. It can increases your red blood cells, and increases oxygen in your body. Chlorophyll also acts as a binder to heavy metals and aids in detoxification of the blood.

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A Useful Step-by-Step Guide to Astonishing Health with Castor Oil Packs
Nutrition Nancy Smith Nutrition Nancy Smith

A Useful Step-by-Step Guide to Astonishing Health with Castor Oil Packs

Castor Oil, also known as Ricinus Oil, is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal. This oil is often used in traditional and holistic medicine.

It is important to buy organic and cold-pressed Castor Oil, free from hexane. Hexane is a toxic chemical solvent used to extract Castor Oil from the Castor bean. More people are now aware of this and are using safer cold-pressed extraction methods. Please do not buy Castor Oil in anything other than a glass bottle. Castor Oil will leach chemicals from plastics.

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