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Acupuncture Methamphetamine Addiction Discovery
METHAMPHETAMINE ABUSE and ACUPUNCTURE Research supports the use of acupuncture for the treatment of methamphetamine abuse. The aforementioned research indicates that specific acupuncture points are indicated and that electroacupuncture produces beneficial clinical...
Berry Bliss Oat Bars
Berry Bliss Oat Bars Vegan, soy-free, refined-sugar free, no added fat, and can be made gluten-free if you use GF oats. Yield: 12 squares Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped 1 ripe banana, chopped 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1...
Power Food: Bananas
Amazing Bananas After reading this you will never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose, and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research...
Cranberry Ginger Granola Recipe
This recipe is a great way to add the power food: ginger into your daily meal plan: Cranberry Ginger Granola The fresh ginger in this cereal gives it a great little zing. Serve with non-dairy milk or yogurt. Makes about 6 cups, or 6-12 Servings. Ingredients: 3...
Power Foods: Ginger
Even if ginger had no medicinal qualities, its piquant flavor would be reason enough for its wide appeal. Imagine life without gingersnaps, ginger ale, gingerbread, ginger beef, and ginger tea: From East to West, the world would be at a tragic culinary loss....
Power Foods: Dried Goji Berries
Dried Goji Berries The “longevity Fruit” What are Goji berries? Other Names: Lycium barbarum, wolfberry, gou qi zi, Fructus lycii Goji berries grow on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet....
Power Foods: Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife The truth about coconut oil Coconut oil is a medium-chained fatty acid (MCFA). The fatty acids in coconut oil are broken down and are sent directly to the liver, where they are predominately used for energy production...
Power Foods: Pumpkin
Perhaps the most recognizable fall gourd, the pumpkin has been made famous by holiday pies and carving contests. But under that thick, orange skin lies untapped nutritional potential. If you're searching for a delicious, low-calorie, low-fat food, you'll find a friend...
Rest and Recovery
Rest & Recovery: It sounds easy and it is easy, but often neglected. As crazy as it may sound, rest is just as important as exercise and I am going to tell you why. In order to get fitter or improve in sport, the body needs to be exposed to stresses (i.e....
Egg Replacer 101
EGG REPLACER 101: For those who want to adopt a vegan lifestyle or need egg substitutes here is your official guide: Replacing eggs is the most challenging aspects of vegan baking. They bind, they leaven and they give structure to our baked goods. However, they can be...
Cookie Dough Hummus
Cookie Dough Hummus It’s gluten-free, too. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (1 can, drained) 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter 1 and 1/4 cup pitted dates 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2 T oats (You can omit)...
How to Create a Smoothie Bowl
SMOOTHIE BOWL 101 These days, bowls are seen plastered on magazines, infiltrating social media and gaining popularity in restaurants. They are ascetically pleasing with nourishing foods that are delicious to eat. Bowls are a perfect conduit to clean eating as they are...
Acai Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl
Acai Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl Makes 2 servings Acai (“ah-sigh-ee”) is an antioxidant-abundant berry that is also a source of protein and omega fatty acids. Acai has a unique berry-cocoa flavor, and combines beautifully with the frozen blueberries and cocoa powder,...
*Hummus Recipe*
*Hummus Recipe* Makes 3 1/2 cups Ingredients: * 2 cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas) * 4 Tbsp lemon juice * 2-3 cloves garlic * 1 tsp salt * 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) Directions: In a blender place one whole can beans with liquid. Add second can of beans...
Fat Free Banana Bread
FAT FREE BANANA BREAD A family favorite. So simple to make and delicious. Feel free to add walnuts of mini chocolate chips to add variety to your banana bread. Ingredients: Wet: 3 egg whites 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup stevia...
Power Foods: Avocado
Avocado is a health food. Really. In fact, it is one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. How could a creamy indulgence loaded with calories and fat qualify as nutritious? It's all about the type of fat. ...
Chia Seeds
Chia Seeds: The Ancient Wisdom of the Aztecs: Recently I have been putting chia seeds into everything. I have always been into flax and hemp, but I find chia seeds so much more versatile and easy to use. Chia seeds are an ancient super food that has been used by the...