As I was making my morning smoothie the other day with hemp seeds, I became inspired to write about all the ways to eat hemp seeds and their benefits since they are my favorite superfood that I use almost daily. One of the easiest ways to eat hemp seeds is blended into smoothies or sprinkled on ...
Nutrition
The Best Vitamins and Minerals for the Immune System
The best vitamins and minerals for the immune system include vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, folate, zinc, iron, copper, selenium, and magnesium. Every stage of the immune response depends upon the presence of specific vitamins and minerals. All the enzymatic processes in the body depend upon ...
The Top Vegan Foods High In Magnesium for Weight Loss
These vegan foods high in magnesium are excellent for weight loss and insulin resistance. Magnesium is a crucial mineral for glucose metabolism and many other essential functions. A magnesium deficiency is an underlying cause of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Eating magnesium-rich foods that are ...
The Best Foods for Brain Health and Memory
According to the authors of the Alzheimers Solution, the best foods for brain health and memory are brain-boosting omega-three fats, antioxidant-rich plant-based foods, and a diet low in saturated fats. This is the basis of a healthy diet full of natural foods for brain health. There are ...
3 of the Best Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics
The best sugar substitutes for diabetics are erythritol, monk fruit, and stevia. These sweeteners for diabetics are non-nutritive sweeteners that have the least impact on raising blood sugar levels. For this reason, they are good sugar substitutes for diabetics. Non-nutritive sweeteners are ...
The Best Low Fodmap Electrolyte Drink for Dehydration with Lemon and Honey
This low fodmap electrolyte drink for dehydration with lemon, honey and coconut water contains the essential electrolytes to rehydrate the body and can be enjoyed on the low fodmap diet in the appropriate serving size. Sodium and potassium are crucial electrolytes for dehydration. The low fodmap ...
Fenugreek for Breast Milk Production
As a new breastfeeding mom, the number one recommendation I received from other moms to increase breast milk supply was to take fenugreek for breast milk production. A couple of weeks after delivering my baby girl, I felt like I didn’t have quite enough milk, and my doctor told me that she should ...
My Story of Surviving a Subchorionic Hematoma With a Positive Pregnancy Outcome
This is my story of surviving a subchorionic hematoma with a positive outcome. I want to give hope to other moms who have a subchorionic hematoma because I had a subchorionic hematoma that threatened my pregnancy. Luckily I had a positive subchorionic hematoma pregnancy outcome. As I lie here ...
11 Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks For Mom’s With Newborns
These healthy breastfeeding snacks are essential for any new mama who is breastfeeding and feeling glued to the couch with no time or hands to prepare food. The initial weeks of being a breastfeeding mom with a newborn always wanted to be snuggled in your arms can make it challenging to find time to ...
Proven Benefits of Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar
Many studies have demonstrated the effective use of cinnamon to lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. Cinnamon has been used to improve fasting blood sugar, insulin levels, HbA1c, and pre and post-meal blood sugar levels. The benefits of cinnamon for insulin resistance may be due to ...
