Rhubarb is one of those weird but effective roots which, to me at least, is as bizarre as its spelling, but if it works, why question it? Health benefits of rhubarb are equally mysterious, but known benefits include fighting cancer, lowering cholesterol, is an antioxidant, and is also high in vitamin K (which is essential for strong bones), vitamin C, iron and manganese. Best of all, another great delicacy – rhubarb pie! This week’s Healthy…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 9/21/18
Sent from a health email I received: Black seed oil, or Nigella Sativa, comes from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. Native to Asia, historical accounts date the use of its seeds as far back as ancient Egypt. Folklore from the surroundings regions, including Indian and Arabic civilizations, refer to the tiny seeds as “Habbatul barakah” (seed of blessing) for their ability to ease indigestion, treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, diarrhea, and even energize the body and ease…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 9/14/18
Everybody likes to say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in some respects that’s true. Me being the rebel I am, I tend to skip it entirely. Well, ha ha, just kidding, I’m really such a workaholic that skipping breakfast has become commonplace for me, but for those who don’t, eating the right kinds of foods is just as important as eating breakfast at all. It’s been ingrained in us…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 8/31/18
What is spirulina? It’s an algae-based powder that’s good for your health, for starters. Some of the health benefits are lowering cholesterol, high in several nutrients, reducing blood pressure and helping prevent cancer. You can use it in powder form or tablets. I personally mix it with my smoothies in the morning and I have a pretty decent day afterwards; I feel more energetic than I already am. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers several…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – Aretha Franklin Edition – 8/24/18
Ok, ok, I apologize, I’ve been away for a couple of weeks, due to both illness and overwork, but this week, I’m back with a brand new Healthy Living Tip! Sadly, it comes in conjunction this week with the loss of a legend. Aretha Franklin was, simply, the greatest female voice who ever lilted a note. No need to repeat what the world already knows, in the interest of time. She will certainly be missed.…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 8/3/18
Keto. Paleo. Atkins. And a gazillion other diets you’ve probably heard of that offer mixed results. What gives? They all use the low-carb (carbohydrate) approach to weight loss and staying healthy. According to Healthline.com, a low-carb diet can help kill your appetite (in a good way), removes a lot of fat from the abdominal cavity, lowers triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol levels (the ‘good’ cholesterol)! I gave it a shot and have been trying to…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 7/27/18
Ok, so two weeks ago I didn’t get to post due to network failures, and last week’s post was VERY short, so this week I’m trying to make up for it by posting health tips that run the gamut! You can call this the Healthy Living Tips Blowout Week, especially since we’re in the last weekend of July, which means what? Another month or so it’ll be time to break out the turtlenecks and sweaters…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 7/20/18
Short and sweet…………This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers several different spices to lower your blood pressure! PLUS, a BONUS VIDEO below! ENJOY! Stay healthy and happy! NOTE: As always, my disclaimer is as follows: “In The KNOW” is not affiliated in any way with any of the authors promoted on this site. 10 Exotic Spices That Lower Blood Pressure (pdf) As always, TO YOUR HEALTH! ENJOY! BONUS VIDEO:
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 7/6/18
Carrots are the source of SEVERAL health benefits, including improving your vision, encouraging weight loss, boosting immunity and improving digestion. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers 23 ways that carrots keep you healthy and happy! As well as a BONUS LINK for carrot smoothie recipes below! ENJOY! Stay healthy and happy! NOTE: As always, my disclaimer is as follows: “In The KNOW” is not affiliated in any way with any of the authors promoted on this…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 6/29/18
Many people sleep on lemon water as a safe, easy way to lose weight and increase the immune system, but that’s just 2 benefits of drinking it in the morning and throughout your day! In addition to boosting the immune system, it’s good for the skin, treats infections like the flu and common colds, AND reduces joint pain! I’ve been using the lemon water recipe featured in the video below (without including the lemon peels) and…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 6/22/18
Ok, so typically when I cover a topic on a post, I try not to rehash the same thing twice, but this one was just too good to pass up. We’ve already done a Healthy Living Tip on eggs, but I think you’ll enjoy this one just as much! This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers 149 different ways to prepare eggs for your meal or snack! Funny, I don’t even know 10 of them! Here’s…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 6/15/18
Ok, so this is going to be the laid back, relaxed week for Healthy Living Tips! There are a plethora of fast-food restaurants for you to get that quick fix of food that you like to eat, but may not be so good for you in the long run. This week, we merge BOTH! You can eat there, but a bit more meticulous in menu suggestions. This week, you can go to Baskin-Robbins, or whatever…
#HealthyLivingTip – 6/12/18
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#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 6/8/18
When I was a kid in Little Rock or at my great-grandparent’s farm in West Memphis in the summertime, one of my favorite foods to eat was a cold tomato sliced in half with light salt sprinkled on it. Thinking about it now brings back some very fond memories of home, indeed! Tomatoes are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, be it alone or as a complement to other foods, like a salad.…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – June 1, 2018
Healthline.com says that avocados have tremendous health benefits, such as greater assistance in weight loss, is high in healthy fats, is great for blood sugar-/eye-/heart health, AND has more potassium than bananas! This week’s Healthy Living Tip offers lots of information devoted exclusively to avocado smoothies, recipes and articles! Just in time for the Summer season! ENJOY! Stay healthy and happy! 52 Genius Ways To Prepare Your Avocado Meals Avocado Smoothie Recipes and Articles And…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 5/25/18
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!! This weekend, as we honor, celebrate and give thanks for the service men and women of our U.S. Military, I want to share some cheat diet stuff with you, so no, this is NOT your typical Healthy Living Tip of the Week! Some times you just have to allow yourself to live a little, so with that in mind, I’m including Memorial Day links for everyone to enjoy food and cocktails for…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 5/18/18
This week, I want to share yet another detox with you. This one is a 10-day Sugar Detox. There are so many short-term and long-term gains from phasing sugar out of your body, as this article will attest to. Some of the long-term benefits include weight loss, better cardiovascular health, and more energy. Just in time for Memorial Day! This week’s Healthy Living Tip talks about how to rid sugar from your diet with healthy…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 5/11/18
Last week, we shared a Health Tip about HDLs. This week? You guessed it. LDLs. LDLs are your bad cholesterols, short for low-density lipoproteins. This Centers for Disease Control (CDC) article talks about how LDLs can lead to the buildup of plaque on the walls of blood arteries, which can lead to angina (chest pains) and/or a heart attack. This week’s THREE Healthy Living Tips share how to adjust your diet and lifestyle to lower your…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 5/4/18
So………..you might be wondering, what these vitamin geltabs are doing at the top of this blog? Well, this week’s Healthy Living Tip revolves around HDLs. Now what are HDLs? HDL stands for high-density lipoproteins; in short, “good” cholesterol. You can read more about them here. According to MedicinePlus.Gov, HDLs are called good cholesterols because “it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver then removes the cholesterol from your…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 4/27/18
When I was a kid in Little Rock, I used to LOVE going to Wyatt’s Cafeteria and Franke’s Cafeteria and ordering the fried zucchini with spicy dill sauce. Would I eat it fried now? Probably not. But in addition to tasting good, squash and zucchini have a myriad of health benefits. For example, consuming raw or grilled squash and zucchini increases your intake of dietary fiber, facilitates cell growth and aids in tissue maintenance. It…