Cooling Peach and Mint Infused Water

When it is hot outside, and I mean HOT you need something that will cool you off, 

Cooling Peach and Mint Infused Water does just that! 

Ingredients:

• 1 long sprig of Mint, or a handful of leaves you can tie together with kitchen twine
• 10 frozen Peach Slices, plus more to garnish (optional)
• Water and Ice

Enjoy ! 

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What are electrolytes?

An electrolyte is any substance that contains free ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium (conducts electricity). All higher forms of life cannot exist without electrolytes, and that includes humans.

In our bodies, electrolytes include sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), bicarbonate (HCO₃^-, magnesium (Mg²⁺), chloride (C1^-), hydrogen phosphate (HPO₄^2-), and hydrogen carbonate (HCO₃^-). 

Electrolytes regulate our nerve and muscle function, our body's hydration, blood pH, blood pressure, and the rebuilding of damaged tissue. Various mechanisms exist in our body that keep the concentrations of different electrolytes under strict control.

Electrolyte levels are kept constant by our kidneys and several hormones - even when our bodies trigger changes. When we exercise we sweat and lose electrolytes, mainly sodium and potassium.

Source from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

3 Common Ways Nutrients Are Being Destroyed In Your Food...

1. Processing

The most commonly eaten and most processed food category is arguably the grains.

To begin this process, the highly nutritious, sprout-able bran and the husk that has the fiber are removed, leaving only the light yellow endosperm, which is virtually all starch with very little nutritional value and a high glycemic index rating.

Following that, in order to bypass the aging process and add shelf life, as well as keep the clean white color, the endosperm is crushed and treated with chlorides to make it instantly white. So there is not much left...

2. Heating

Another way the nutrients in food are destroyed is through heating. Various phytonutrients, enzymes, probiotics, and vitamins do no survive the heating process, which depletes the food of these life-promoting nutrients.

3. Irradiation

This process exposes food to radioactive materials, such as cesium-137 and cobalt-60, to kill insects, bacteria, molds, and fungi, prevent sprouting, and extend shelf life.

Unfortunately, foods that have been irradiated lose much of their nutritional value. Irradiation can destroy between 5 and 80 percent of vitamins and nutrients found in a variety of foods including essential vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and K. As an example, irradiated eggs lose 80 percent of vitamin A and orange juice loses 48 percent of beta-carotene.

Take care of you food, enjoy their healthiness.

This post was inpired by : http://foodmatters.tv

Learning Ways To Burn Calories.

5 Ways to Burn Calories.

If you have a desk job, create a habit to get up for at least 15 minutes every hour. Take a walk to the farthest restroom or water cooler, run an errand, take the stairs instead of the elevator or do your filing from a standing rather than seated position. 

You can burn extra calories by simply adding some light activity to your TV viewing and relaxation time.  Fold laundry, dust furniture or sweep the floor while you watch television. Not only will the activity boost your caloric expendiutre, but you will eat less in front of the television if your hands are busy. 

Burn more calories with the kids.
Teaching your children to increase their daily activity may save them from weight gain in the future. And it will help you, too! If you want to slim down without exercise, find ways to increase your walking time during the day.

Burn more calories with your daily chores.

The next time you go to a party, burn extra calories by becoming more social. Choose to stand or circle the room and talk to as many party goers as possible.  

Inflammation Reducing Recipe !

Strawberry – Basil – Raspberry  

Rich in antioxidants, reduces inflammation and swelling.

Ingredients:

• Strawberries, sliced
• Raspberries
• Basil, scrunched
• Water
• Ice 

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A Fruity Way To Clear You Skin !

Here are 7 Healthy Fruits that you can eat or Drink to help you have a Clear Skin.

1. PAPAYA

Due to huge concentration of Vitamin A it helps to clear your skin. Infuse your water or make a smoothie with papaya in it to add some rich flavor, or eat it fresh to get the full benefits of this yummy little fruit!

2. BANANA

Due to high level of Potassium, hydrates and moisturizes dehydrated skin. Add it to you water, eat it on ice pops, pie, however you want to, it will help.

3. PINK GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruit contains high amount of Vitamin A and C, minerals and anti-oxidants that benefit the skin through the grapefruit consumption, eating or drinking it or a homemade mask.

4. ORANGE

Natural oils present in oranges can be used to moisturize skin and save bucks. Try making a natural scrub with unrefined cane sugar,besides eating them, rubbing pure citrus juice onto your face with a cotton ball once daily can eliminate oily skin and breakouts., and / or make an Infused Water with Orange and Raspberries.

5. MANGO

Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, which is a form of vitamin A that helps protect against the sun and sun damage. Vitamin A and Carotene helps in rejuvenating the skin and brings glow to the skin. So if you live in a sunny place, better stock up on your mango! 

6. WATERMELON

Because of how hydrating it is! Full of water, of course, this melon will keep your skin supple, moisturized, and looking youthful. Try adding 2 portions a week as a minimum, you can add it to water or eat it, your choice.

7. STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries have salicylic acid in them, so they are the perfect natural treatment for pimples and acne flare-ups. You can try adding Strawberries to almost anything you like. Don’t underestimate the power of eating fresh strawberries to keep your skin clear !

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