Tag: Jacqueline Banks

Eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be a difficult task to accomplish, but unfortunately in a world where speed ranks as a top priority, it is. This can become monumentally more difficult where picky eaters are involved (especially children and husbands)! When my husband returned from his 15 month tour in […]

Exercise, good nutrition and stress reducing techniques will help fight aging and help you not only look but also feel younger longer. There are 3 foods that have been found to be the powerhouses of staying young, try adding these to your diet as often as possible for long term age reversing effects! Rosemary. This […]

Prescriptions have always been one of my biggest pet peeves. I’m not telling you to clear out your medicine cabinet or never buy another over the counter medicine but there are some alternatives that don’t have a list of side effects as long as your arm. Here are some of my favorites and the ones […]

Avoiding the sun and wearing sunscreen aren’t the only ways to help fight the damaging effects of the suns rays. Eating legumes and foods high in bran such as peanuts and peas can help not only protect but also repair cells that have been damaged by the sun, thanks to two antioxidants found in these […]

Children have wisdom beyond their years and unfortunately as we grow up we tend to forget some of the things that came naturally to us as kids. The older we get the more we tend to shift our thinking away from those pure thoughts we had as kids but sometimes kids understand life better than […]

With all the new recent openings going on in Casa, you’re likely to find yourself checking out Sangria with a drink in hand, the single easiest way to gain weight. The good news is that making  an informed decision on which cocktails to stick with will keep the extra calories at bay. So I’ll work […]

This is a question I hear a lot, and a question I myself pondered for a very long time when deciding to go down the Holistic path instead of the traditional Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian road. I’ll share the major differences with you, this way you can find the best fit to reach your goals. […]

When it comes to heart disease tremendous progress has been made. Nowadays we realize that it’s one of the top health threats but sometimes we forget how we can be affected by it. We know that lifestyle has a more of an impact on our hearts than we ever thought possible. Here are some of […]

Looking back at 2008 I can say without a doubt in my mind that the best thing I did for my health was get a gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Wally. He is the apple of my eye, besides my husband of course. I’ve always heard that having a pet is good for your […]

It’s that time of year again, when we make extravagant promises to ourselves for our New Years resolutions. I’m in no way knocking resolutions, after all I do have a few of my own. Having said that, I also know that more often than not come February, or March if you’re lucky, you’re resolutions are […]