Every once in a while we all get hit with a sweet tooth. What could possibly be better than a brownie? A totally delicious, healthy brownie!
Author Archives: Jacqueline Banks
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5 food rules to live by
Over the years, especially since becoming a Holistic Health Counselor in 2007, I’ve read countless books on nutrition. Some feel more like encyclopedias than books, but most of them are great reads! Over the years one has stood out as a great, very simple introduction book for anyone who wants to make changes towards a […]
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3 uses for White Vinegar
White vinegar is a great product which you can use for so many different things – anything from cooking to cleaning.
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Quick & delicious energy bites
We all need a quick little energy burst every once in a while. Instead of reaching for a soda or processed food how about making your own energy bites?
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The humble tomato – a summertime super food!
The little red tomato, while delicious, doesn’t have much of a reputation as a super food- but it should. It is one of summers superstars, especially organic and heirloom varieties.
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Quick, easy & healthy snacks
When the snack monster attacks it can be hard to keep him at bay, especially if you’re not well prepared. Instead of letting yourself get to the point of complete starvation where you don’t even care what you eat try preparing yourself for the inevitable. You know you’ll have a mid afternoon craving so why […]
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Eat to keep cool this summer
It just keeps getting hotter out there, but the food you’re eating might be making the heat even more unbearable. The easiest way to avoid this is by eating seasonally- there are foods specifically designed by nature to help keep us cool during the sweltering months.
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The incredible benefits of meditation
Meditation is something relatively new in my life. I’ve been meditating on and off for about a year now, hopefully this time it will stay ON for good! I’ve noticed so many great benefits in my own life from it that I wanted to share some of the benefits.
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How to stay healthy on vacation
There’s no better time for a little exploration and travel than the summer. Vacation is also a time when many of us throw caution to the wind when it comes to food and health and decide to go splurge and worry about it after the fact. Believe it or not making healthier choices on vacation can […]
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Sourdough – white bread that is GOOD for you!
Now that you’ve learned about the health benefits of white rice, are you ready to learn about the health benefits of… white bread? What?!? Wait! I’m not talking about your everyday white sandwich bread out of a bag- I’m talking about sourdough bread which happens to be radically different than any other bread around.
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6 quick and easy energy boosters
Sometimes life can be exhausting. Instead of reaching for caffeine to help you overcome your mid-afternoon slump, try some of these tips to keep you feeling energized without caffeine.