Posted on April 8, 2009 by casielee
Tired of lemon water but still want to avoid the calorie loaded alternatives? Drop a few slices of cucumber in a tall glass of H2O for a refreshing new flavor that wont pack on the pounds. Its a delicious spring beverage!
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Posted on March 16, 2009 by casielee
Take St. Patty’s Day to the diet! At the center of each chlorophyll molecule (the molecule that makes fruits and veggies green) is my favorite mineral: Magnesium. Amp up your Magnesium intake today by eating your leafy greens and green fruits!
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Happy St, Patty’s day!
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Posted on June 28, 2008 by casielee
Did you know that your skin has its own sun protection factor which can be improved by some of the foods you eat!?? Yay! Even more protection! So to supplement your SPF 30 lotion (purchased fresh this year), add the following foods which may help boost your skin’s defense system:
Tomatoes: even better, [...]
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Posted on June 20, 2008 by casielee
Why Do I love baked potatoes you ask? Because they are delicious and nutritious!
A 10-11 oz potato (as seen in many restaurants) can be a meal in itself yes- but what you’re getting can be a whole lotta good.
In that 2/3 pounder, you’re getting:
230 vitamin and mineral full energy units (calories)
6 grams of protein (incomplete)
46 [...]
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