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Food

WearEver Recipe Whenever!

Lemon Garlic Shrimp courtesy of WearEver

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin
  • Pinch hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled with tails on
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 flat anchovy fillet, chopped fine

Preparation:

  • Heat the olive oil in a WearEver Pure Living 12” Fry Pan over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until golden. Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the chopped anchovy and lemon zest.
  • Serve with thin slices of French bread.

Bon appétit!

Drink, Gluten Free, Organic, Protein

Amazing Flavor, Amazing Grass!

Everyone is looking for that Amazing Grass™–guess what,  Amazing Grass™ is avaiable!  Some say it’s the nation’s leading brand of plant-based, certified organic, green whole food supplements.  Tasty, and a hit flavor, Café Mocha.

There is organic caffeine in every serving, as they list in their ingredients, and Amazing Meal Café Mocha is also a protein-packed way to get an all-natural, plant-based boost of energy with the decadent flavors of chocolate and coffee.

The Café Mocha is a USDA-certified three-in-one protein and meal supplement offering 100 percent whole food nutrition mixes made with a blend of certified all-organic plant-based proteins, fruits and vegetables.

Certified organic, vegan, raw and dairy-, gluten- and soy-free, each serving of Amazing Meal offers 10 grams of complete protein, six grams of soluble and insoluble fiber to help balance blood sugar, improve digestion and promote healthy intestinal flora, and five servings of antioxidant-rich superfoods.

Whaooo, only 90 calories, each serving is also equivalent to five servings of fruits and vegetables, and includes the same protein as three egg whites, all while boosting energy levels and the immune system, and supporting healthy weight management.

An amazing start to your day!

Alternative Healthcare, News

Type 2 Guide For You!

To have a complete guide on a disease you may have recently be diagnosed with or have had but still had questions is an amazing and important discovery in which we all would want and appreciate.  A guide that covers all aspects of a disease from the health issues and concerns to lifestyle change recommendations.

This book, Complete Diabetes Guide for Type 2 Diabetes by Karen Graham, Manitoba is just that, a complete guide for anyone at risk of type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or who has had type 2 diabetes for many years.  An ideal discovery — this book is ideal.

What’s inside?  The most common diabetes questions, risks, symptoms, complications from diabetes; such as sleep problems, gum disease, eye problems, kidney damage, heart attack and stroke; A food guide; Medications and tests;  Exercise and precautions; Recipes and Stages of life with Diabetes.

News, Skin Care

Skin Matters!

It’s amazing to think that 100 million Americans can expect to experience the pain and discomfort of sunburn this year. That sun of ours has some powerful rays!

FirstDegree and SunBurnt should be found in everyone’s medicine cabinet, since we know that the sun is out even when it looks like it’s not!  A quick relief to pain and help for healing damaged skin, is worth that spot on the shelf!

It’s not always the sun, here’s a small list of the many burns out there; Windburn , Ozone Depletion, Skiing and mountain climbing, Small airplanes (yep!),  Antibiotics,  Acne Medicines, Long distance auto travel, Partly cloudy days and even Snowy days.   Both products are effective for relief of such sunburn symptoms as burning, peeling and the general discomfort of overexposed skin.

You can find these at most pharmacies or food stores (over the counter) and here’s a testimonial; “We like to think of SunBurnt as the official sunburn treatment of summer,” said Avani Kanubaddi, President and CEO of Welmedix.

You should also know (and they list the ingredients on their website) are the homeopathic official burn creams of summer and back to school.   Its natural homeopathic extracts act safely and effectively to (1) cool overheated skin, (2) soothe and hydrate skin, and (3) reduce the appearance of unsightly redness & peeling for adults and children.

News

Kusmi Tea For Two!

Tea for two…not really, Tea for all!

The benefits of Tea are endless when you think about it!  From wellness to social drinking (even gives you a feel of royalty) and also Anti-Aging to Anti-Oxidants.   With over 65 unique high quality blends,  from classic flavors and exclusive Russian blends to a full line of Wellness teas, Kusmi Tea is a world renowned tea company founded in 1867 that offers many tastes for many preferences.

With a selection of names like Detox, Sweet Love, Be Cool, Boost, and Euphoria sparks many to try Kusmi Tea.

Whether it’s the taste, flavor or aroma, you had me at Be Cool!

Kusmi Tea started in St. Petersburg, Russia by Pavel Michailovitch Kousmichoff, then branched to Paris, London, Berlin, Moscow, Constantinople and Parisian flagship store on the famous Champs Élysées as well as their second New York store at the Plaza Hotel’s Food Hall.

Kusmi Tea has true quality flavors that have created sophisticated, unique, and comtemporary teas.  Enjoy!

Alternative Healthcare, News

Oral Diet; Brush!

Oral Health Maintenance Is Important To Keep Up At Any Age, Especially For Seniors

In a recent article featured on McKnight Magazine, The Dental Care Group’s Dr. Joel Glicksman discussed the importance of oral care for today’s seniors.

“Older patients easily give up on their oral health not realizing the importance of teeth to their overall health”, says Dr. Glicksman.  Unfortunately, poor oral health has been linked to serious systemic illnesses, including diabetes, stroke, hypertension, myocardial infarction and aspiration pneumonia.

Everyone is familiar with the brush, floss and rinse mantra.  No need to repeat those instructions here.  Other suggestions to improve oral health and make brushing easier are:

  • Place a tennis ball or foam sleeve on the toothbrush.  This will make it easier to grip the handle.
  • Use an inexpensive battery toothbrush from the grocery or drug store.  This reduces the amount of effort necessary to clean the teeth.
  • Get an egg timer (3 minutes) to brush for a sufficient amount of time.
  • Brush teeth after breakfast.
  • Rinse with a non-alcoholic mouth rinse or plain water.  A mouth rinse with alcohol will dry out the mouth and gum tissue.

Also, sugarless hard candy can help with saliva production if there are problems with dry mouth from medications.

Click here For the full McKnight Magazine article

Joel Glicksman, DDS, is a dentist in Aventura and Pembroke Pines, FL, and has extensive experience with geriatric dentistry.

Diet, Food, Gluten Free, News, Protein

Zego Where I Go!

Gluten Free, hear that alot these days?

What about food allergies and trying to be sugar free!

More and more awareness of what we eat is prominent and creating some perfect snacks that mght be all that!

ZEGO bars are brand new allergy-friendly energy bars that are delicious and nutritious.  They are called “A HIGHER BAR” because they combine the following:  No Gluten, no nuts, no soy and no dairy, 10g of protein in every bar, but not a lot of sugar. They are vegan, made from organic sunflower seeds, and come in two delicious flavors – Chocolate with a cacao nib crunch, and Sunflower with a hint of caramel. ZEGO bars are great for anyone with food allergies, parents looking for a healthy snack for their kids, athletes outdoors and in the gym, busy adults in the workplace, and anyone on the go.

ZEGO was founded by Jonathan Shambroom, a competitive athlete and seven-time technology startup veteran, and Colleen Kavanagh, a pioneering child nutrition advocate and parent.  Jonathan and Colleen started ZEGO in response to the increasing need for nutritious and convenient, protein-rich snacks that will not trigger food sensitivities or cause digestive problems.  ZEGO is also committed to giving back to the community, and contributes 20% of profits to Campaign for Better Nutrition, a charity devoted to improving nutrition for low income children.

Diet, Food, News

Eat Out & Diet

Eating out while dieting can seem impossible. Dieting means you have to cook every meal at home and spend hours slaving away in the kitchen, right? Well, not anymore. With The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide, you can eat out and still loose weight! From fast food restaurants to fine dining establishments, this comprehensive guide will give you the tools you need to pick the healthiest meal wherever you are. Who says you can’t go to Chipotle with all your friends and still eat healthy?

Not only will you discover exactly what to order to maintain weight loss, you will also receive a summary highlighting the Digest Diet itself. Featuring more than 350 meals from 60 national fast food and casual dining venues, this book will eliminate your worries about the nutritional value of your on the go meal. After being told which meals are the healthiest on the menu, you will also be taught specific dining out strategies so you always pick the best foods for your diet. The need to cook every meal to keep off the pounds is now gone. Dine out the healthy way with The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide.

Written by Madison Mills

News

Superfoods Work Wonders

Recently,  awareness about our health and physical  body’s needs is surfacing and people are now stopping to take the time to make sure the foods they are consuming are of no harm to them, and even catching up with nutrients that might be lacking from their diet. What many of these people over look are nutrients like Omega-3, which aids in maintaining healthy heart and brain functions; magnesium, which helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve functions, keeps bones strong, promotes a regulatory blood pressure, and supports a healthy immune system; and iron, which many people around the world are deficient of and have a hard time correctly stabilizing their intake. However, thanks to Linwoods ground flaxseed blends, acquiring these nutrients is not a problem and it taste great too!

Linwoods combines ingredients like cocoa powder, sunflower and sesame seeds, fruits and nuts, and hemp to create a healthy combination to boost energy, brain function, and overall physical health.  All of their products are gluten free and with no added sugar, they’ll go great in your yogurt, salad, and even meat mixtures for your homemade dinners, so take control of your health and give them a try!

Written By: Amanda Taheri

Drink, Gluten Free, News

Complete with Komplete!

Many men and women have little time in a work day to prepare a meal let alone take the time to enjoy eating one.  Thankfully, there are healthy alternatives such as meal replacement shakes to keep you full and satisfied through the day. However, with new knowledge about proper nutrition and health side effects of many products previously on the market, men and women everywhere are starting to realize how unhealthy those old meal replacement shakes are. Komplete, the ultimate meal replacement shakes, has changed the game! Komplete is the world’s first soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, ready-to-drink meal replacement shake.

Kate Farms spent over two years creating the revolutionary product that is dairy-free for those people that might be lactose intolerant; gluten-free for those with wheat allergies or Celiac Disease; soy-free due to recent research that has linked soy to many negative side effects, including impaired cognitive function, increased estrogen in men, and hormonal imbalances in both men and women; and non-GMO for those concerned about harm done to humans, animals, and the environment. Kate Farms incorporates organic ingredients using 21 superfoods allowing consumers to feel good about drinking a meal replacement, and it taste GREAT too! Healthy eating should never be punishment, so drink up! Experience a healthy and Komplete life, with love from the farm to you!

Written by Amanda Taheri