Follow Up: Good Posture Exercises For Extra Health Benefits

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6IilSsdxjj-vDUtEoKNskI2Ec8HWhYJHt9UEuxm2NrZ2c82j9arD30muMv2_9iQtAQDDTrORegPhWXAlaqeIDh3N_w-OvEVe1N0TeQR-HF0atKNxVqXNVH7dsQOQ8sOHL3lANrsb0_V/s1600/posture_excersises.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Good posture exercises like planks can help build core strength. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v6IilSsdxjj-vDUtEoKNskI2Ec8HWhYJHt9UEuxm2NrZ2c82j9arD30muMv2_9iQtAQDDTrORegPhWXAlaqeIDh3N_w-OvEVe1N0TeQR-HF0atKNxVqXNVH7dsQOQ8sOHL3lANrsb0_V/s1600/posture_excersises.png" title="Good posture exercises" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">It’s time for a follow up to my post on the benefits of good posture with good posture exercises! I realized it’s silly to tell you about how awesome good posture is, but not tell you how you can help it. So, here are a few exercises to try for encouraging and maintaining a healthy posture. </span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-a8639a0b-0924-68cf-1af7-7bbda75521cf" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <h4 style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Good Posture Exercises:</span></span></h4> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Shoulder Rolls. Standing straight up, roll both shoulders forwards, up, backwards and down in circular motions. Good posture exercises like this one help you one open your chest and keep your shoulders back for a nice, tall, open stance.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Neck Stretch. Good posture exercises increase your range of motion and allow the muscles to relax. Stretching your neck is really great because you can usually feel the stretch all the way down the spine. Stand straight up with shoulders back and drop your chin to your chest as far as you can, relaxing as you drop. Hold for ten seconds, then bring chin all the way back up to tilt the head back just barely. Return to neutral, then drop the right ear to the right shoulder. Come back to neutral and drop left ear to left shoulder. I like to repeat this one 2-3 times, depending on how awesome the stretch feels. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Round Open On Knees. Many yoga poses are intended as good posture exercises. If you do yoga, this exercise will be familiar. Get down on all fours, then open the chest, arch the back and press your chin to the air. Slowly switch to a rounded back pushed high with chin down and bum tucked under. Practice big, deep breaths and smooth movement while you do this exercise.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Strengthen Core. Exercises that strengthen the abs are also good posture exercises because the abs support the spine and allow you to stand tall. I recommend doing lots of sit ups and plank holds. :)</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Strengthen Back. Since strong abs are good for posture, the back muscles need to be strong too. Back muscles support the back and balance out the strength of the abs. Kneel on all fours, reach right arm straight out in front and left leg straight out behind and hold for 10 seconds. Switch and hold with left arm and right leg. This is great for both strengthening and stretching the back, two in one!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">These good posture exercises are great to help maintain healthy, normal posture. If you experience any extraordinary pain during any of these good posture exercises, go see a professional. If you think you might have a very specific posture issue, a chiropractor or doctor can help determine what exercises are best to help correct your posture. I hope you are able to enjoy all the benefits of healthy posture with these basic exercises!</span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

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Follow Up: Good Posture Exercises For Extra Health Benefits

It’s time for a follow up to my post on the benefits of good posture with good posture exercises! I realized it’s silly to tell you about...

How to Gain From the Benefits of Epsom Salts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDNZkXgoIycJD6JJUJ46McfDrO_F3tSgrpq5iWpUXUeUr8ndhnEw9M0wtKoqjpmjeA2kxh8NL1uYgeYPURCKAgNAsvB0Wwva7BgusOIUy8K_gappKl8PjGm_yKoZfKpBQLJgkx2XjYXoH/s1600/salt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The benefits of epsom salt are numerous. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDNZkXgoIycJD6JJUJ46McfDrO_F3tSgrpq5iWpUXUeUr8ndhnEw9M0wtKoqjpmjeA2kxh8NL1uYgeYPURCKAgNAsvB0Wwva7BgusOIUy8K_gappKl8PjGm_yKoZfKpBQLJgkx2XjYXoH/s1600/salt.png" title="Epsom salt" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">The benefits of epsom salts are boundless when it comes to our bodies. I love taking a relaxing epsom salt bath when I have tense muscles or feel a headache or sickness coming on. Not only are they relaxing in general, epsom salt baths offer healing properties to the body.</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-15981872-ccb1-1ff4-c37f-34ecadb7ee1f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #999999;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The benefits of epsom salts in a bath can be felt throughout the whole body. Epsom salts are made of magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is an important mineral that can often be deficient in the human body. Taking an epsom salt bath allows the magnesium to soak in the skin, providing the body with more of the mineral. Learn more about the benefits of magnesium </span><a href="http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Sulfates are needed to properly detox inside the body so it is also favorable for the body to soak in. You can learn more about sulfates </span><a href="http://www.detoxpuzzle.com/sulfate.php" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">To gain the benefits of epsom salts through a detoxifying bath: Add 2 cups of epsom salts to a regular-sized bathtub of warm water. Hotter water will result in increased effectiveness of the salts so use the warmest water you can handle without burning the skin. Soak for at least 10 minutes and up to 40, or as long as you can stay relaxed. To increase the benefits of epsom salts, you can also add essential oils to boost your soak with healing scents. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">If tired feet are the problem, add a cup of water to a smaller tub and soak your feet for 20 minutes. You can also use a handful of epsom salts after soaking and scrub over the skin for an exfoliator. Besides relaxation, the benefits of epsom salts can be helpful for relieving tension that cause headaches and muscle soreness and the relaxing results can promote sleep.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">In addition to a nice detoxifying soak, there are more uses to gain the benefits of epsom salts. Here are a few simple ones to try:</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Exfoliator: Scrub the salts on your skin after a shower, this is a great way to remove dead skin cells and keep the skin feeling fresh and clean.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Hair Thickener - Add equal parts epsom salt to conditioner and leave in the hair for 10-20 minutes. This concoction will cause the hair to swell up temporarily. I wouldn’t suggest doing this every day, but it’s a great way to add volume to your hair for special events!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Facial Cleanser - Add a small amount of salt to facial cleanser to add a cleaning boost and an extra exfoliant for your face.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Tile Cleaner - Mix equal parts of epsom salts and dish soap for an aggressive tile cleaner.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></b> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">Sunburn/Bug Bite Relief - Dissolve 1 Tablespoon epsom salts in ½ cup water and put in a spray bottle. Spritz the affected area for sunburn or bug bite relief.</span></span></div> <span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #999999;">The benefits of epsom salts are awesome for healthy bodies! Try a few of these options to enjoy the perks of epsom salts in your healthy lifestyle today. </span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

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How to Gain From the Benefits of Epsom Salts

The benefits of epsom salts are boundless when it comes to our bodies. I love taking a relaxing epsom salt bath when I have tense muscles...

Benefits of Wheat Germ + Recipe

<div class="inset left marginRight1 marginBottom1 " style="float: left; margin: 0px 15px 15px 0px; padding: 1px 1px 10px; width: 294px;"> <div style="border-top-style: none; margin: 10px 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAvAjjyUAwnWEzMVL69S90mTXKJW1lqQYOXaT3JKBQV7VC3F5-FDYJ5TuBYfhOi6GJDKxXinz3FJg_IRPS_IjfyZxrGm6P_dOWRhlT9Bc_3RW7PyTxuWkI4xkitHBOuy2DG5GbpbLVrhR/s1600/ix.photolibrary_rf_photo_of_wheat_germ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAvAjjyUAwnWEzMVL69S90mTXKJW1lqQYOXaT3JKBQV7VC3F5-FDYJ5TuBYfhOi6GJDKxXinz3FJg_IRPS_IjfyZxrGm6P_dOWRhlT9Bc_3RW7PyTxuWkI4xkitHBOuy2DG5GbpbLVrhR/s1600/ix.photolibrary_rf_photo_of_wheat_germ.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">Trying to shed a few pounds? When you’re cutting calories, wheat germ helps ensure you’re not also skimping on nutrition by delivering the essential vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy. - it adds bulk to food and keeps you feeling full. The fiber content is also key to losing weight! </span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Working out? You need to keep your body fueled, and not with empty calories. Wheat germ is a fast, easy—and inexpensive!—way to get the nutrients you need to fuel up or recharge. Add to smoothies, yogurt or oatmeal pre- or post-workout.</span></span></div> <div style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wheat germ makes a nutritious and often undetectable addition to a myriad of dishes, including breads, pancakes, waffles, cookies, cereals, and milk shakes. It's a lower-fat alternative to granola that can be added to yogurt and cereals. When adding wheat germ to baked goods or quick breads, you can replace one half to one cup of the flour with it.</span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serving Size: 1 oz, toasted                   Calories: 108</span></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fat: 3 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturated Fat: 1 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cholesterol: 0 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carbohydrate: 14 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Protein: 8 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dietary Fiber: 4 g</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sodium: 1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Folic Acid: 100 mcg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pantothenic Acid: <1 mg Riboflavin: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thiamin: 1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vitamin B6: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vitamin E: 4 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Calcium: 13 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Copper: <1 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Iron: 3 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Magnesium: 91 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Manganese: 6 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phosphorus: 325 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Potassium: 269 mg</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: -10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zinc: 5</span></div> </div> <div class="injectAdSmallInset insetFirst" id="inject1-0" style="clear: both; float: left; line-height: 20px; margin: -25px 0px 0px -20px; padding: 0px; width: 328px;"> <div class="adModule googleAdBottom005" id="googleAdBottom005" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="module moduleHeader3" id="GoogleAdsBottom0" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="inner" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; margin: -15px 0px 0px; padding: 10px 20px; position: relative;"> <div class="hd" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="inner" style="margin: -15px 0px 0px; padding: 10px 20px; position: relative;"> <div style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At only 50 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, Kretschmer Wheat Germ delivers a protein-packed punch of vital <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22077851" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">nutrients</a>, including:</span></span></div> <ul style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Vitamin E:</span></strong> This fat-soluble <a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6792&terms=wheat+germ" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">antioxidant</a> helps to protect cells and tissues from damage and may ward off certain diseases.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Folic Acid:</span></strong> A must-have for pregnant women—and a good idea for everyone else—this <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">B vitamin</a> helps make healthy new cells to protect against certain cancers.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Magnesium:</span></strong> This <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/254717-why-do-we-need-magnesium-in-our-diet/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> helps keep your heart, bones and immune system strong. Recent <a href="http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20031223/magnesium-lowers-type-2-diabetes-risk" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">data</a> also suggests it may even slash your Type-2 diabetes risk.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Thiamin:</span></strong> This <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002401.htm" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">B vitamin</a> helps convert carbohydrates into energy. It’s also essential for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nervous system.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Phosphorous:</span></strong> Working with calcium to build strong bones and teeth, this <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/543744-the-lack-of-phosphorus-in-a-diet/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> is also necessary for the growth, maintenance and repair of all tissues.</span></span></li> <li style="border: 0px; list-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Zinc:</span></strong> Your body uses this <a href="http://www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-QuickFacts/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">mineral</a> for hundreds of functions, such as fighting off viruses, helping wounds heal, DNA synthesis and proper cell division.</span></span></li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PUT IT IN A SMOOTHIE!!</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE4wTXq5mseDxOWz3aJcqbKZXtmM-7SJlDEV7UglRuh-ZdC08fHfIX6EuVV7fuvubak8fJkn6yaztyjSVXN9MGyGkvmORuxohH9poaQKM5V366rJ70hbcT8OZlQ4g4HkKJwX4JXttJgDa/s1600/144587lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE4wTXq5mseDxOWz3aJcqbKZXtmM-7SJlDEV7UglRuh-ZdC08fHfIX6EuVV7fuvubak8fJkn6yaztyjSVXN9MGyGkvmORuxohH9poaQKM5V366rJ70hbcT8OZlQ4g4HkKJwX4JXttJgDa/s1600/144587lrg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <h2 class="fn" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 50px 5px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="color: #ea9999;">Strawberry Wheat Germ Smoothie</span></h2> <div> <br /></div> <dl class="recipeHighlights" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #34180c; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 50px 12px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 180px;"> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Prep:</dt> <dd class="preptime" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;"><span class="value-title" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="PT5M"></span>5 mins</dd> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Level:</dt> <dd class="duration" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;">Easy</dd> <dt style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #5f401a; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 3px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 70px;">Yields:</dt> <dd class="yield" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; float: right; height: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 100px;">2 servings, 1 cup each</dd></dl> <div class="summary" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: left; color: #828282; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 1em 50px 13px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Loaded with good-for-you nutrients like Vitamin E and C, folic acid and calcium, this strawberry orange wheat germ smoothie is a sweet treat you can feel good about!<br /> <b style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Claims:</b><br /> • Excellent Source: Calcium, Vitamin C, Folic Acid (20% Daily Value), Vitamin E (20% Daily Value)<br /> • Good source : Fiber, Protein (13% Daily Value)</div> <div class="column ingredients" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #828282; float: left; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 60px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 250px;"> <h3 style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #cf996f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Ingredients</h3> <div class="userIngredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; line-height: 2em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> cup orange juice with added calcium and vitamin D</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/3</span> cup <span class="type" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">dry</i></span></span> <span class="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.verybestbaking.com/Carnation/Products/Instant-Nonfat-Dry-Milk.aspx" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #3da8bf; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Instant Nonfat Dry Milk</a></span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2</span> cup ice cubes</span></li> <li class="ingredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/4</span> cup toasted wheat germ</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="column directions" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #828282; float: left; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 285px;"> <h3 style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #cf996f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Directions</h3> <div class="instructions" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #9f5a27; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PLACE</span> frozen strawberries, orange juice, dry milk, ice and wheat germ in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. </div> </div> </div> <div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Health Benfits of Apple cider vinegar

I first learned about the benefits of ACV through <a href="http://www.eatcleandiet.com/" target="_blank" title="Eat Clean Diet">Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Diet</a>. This book was my bible when first learning to eat clean. I have been getting a lot of questions lately from my clients on why do I drink Apple cider Vinegar daily.<br /> <br /> Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is pretty potent and it does take a little getting used too. Adding a splash of fruit juice, honey or stevia to the ACV plus water to help make it more palatable.  Tosca recommends mixing 2 Tablespoons of raw, unfiltered ACV into a glass of water. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCThzX5R-8ioPrNIVHaL2sp9nkj1tHtIJ7X7hyphenhyphenSElX0BqD8Hfh9Ctv49moDe7PudzoE2f7AZhdeLZWmX1QGyGT1SaUJlxrihaeq_a43NbuLPTJAVtm48OIe-cE50NJQwK0ho9FUaGuJjgL/s1600/applecidervinegar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCThzX5R-8ioPrNIVHaL2sp9nkj1tHtIJ7X7hyphenhyphenSElX0BqD8Hfh9Ctv49moDe7PudzoE2f7AZhdeLZWmX1QGyGT1SaUJlxrihaeq_a43NbuLPTJAVtm48OIe-cE50NJQwK0ho9FUaGuJjgL/s320/applecidervinegar1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <strong>What are the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Rich in potassium, a mineral that is often times lacking in adult diets. This mineral is key for growth, building muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity etc. It also helps to prevent brittle teeth, hair loss and runny noses.</li> <li>Rich in acetic acid. This acid is said to slow the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals.</li> <li>Rich in ash which gives ACV its alkaline property. This aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state. (It is particularly important if you drink a lot of coffee or wine.)</li> <li>It can help regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.</li> <li>Rich in malic acid which gives ACV its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.</li> <li>May help improve bowel irregularity and helps to remove toxins from the body at a faster rate.</li> <li>It can help clear up skin conditions and blemishes.</li> <li>ACV helps with weight loss by breaking down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them.</li> <li>A few lab studies have found that ACV may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth.</li> </ul> <strong>My recipe:</strong><br /> I drink 2 Tablespoons of ACV a day, in the morning, and add 6 ounces of water, 2 ounces of cranberry juice and a splash of lime juice. Then suck it down fast with a straw! LOL!!<br /> <br /> If you’re interested in learning more about ACV here are a few links that are worth checking out:<br /> <ul> <li><a href="http://toscareno.blogspot.com/2011/05/raw-apple-cider-and-ab-definition.html" target="_blank" title="Tosca Reno"><span style="color: black;">Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and Ab Definition</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></li> <li><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=2" target="_blank" title="Apple Cider Vinegar"><span style="color: black;">ACV Uses, Benefits and Risks</span></a> </li> <li><a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/applecidervinegardiet/a/applecidervineg.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Apple Cider Vinegar: What should I know about it?</span></a></li> </ul> <br /> <em>Disclaimer –  please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements. I’m just sharing my research and experience.</em>

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Health Benfits of Apple cider vinegar

I first learned about the benefits of ACV through Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Diet . This book was my bible when first learning to eat clean. I h...