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Fruit Salad by HLife Photography

In the detoxing spirit of January, we thought we would remind you of a great breakfast option and its benefits:  fruit salad. Fruits are always best in the morning because of their fructose (natural sugar) content that gives us the energy we need (instead of getting a quick pick-me-up from acid-forming caffeinated coffee) slowly, because their fiber makes the breakdown process slow down. Fruits are rich in antioxidants, water, vitamins, and minerals. Their high water and fiber content makes them very cleansing for the body.  The difference between fruit salads depends on the fruit combination, how well it is mixed, and if the produce is organic. I’m 150% convinced that organic produce tastes way better then conventional, and since the purpose of eating is NUTRITION, we definitely prefer the organic stuff rich in nutrients versus the nutrient-depleted conventional produce. (Refer to our Why Organic? post) Read More…

Ahh, the famous apple. From bringing down the Garden of Eden to keeping the doctor away…pretty powerful little fruit, wouldn’t you say? Today, let’s explore the apple’s micro-universe to see why it is so great for our own micro-universe. From reducing risks of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma and diabetes overall to lowering risk of heart attack by 32% by eating one a day, studies find apples’s benefits are plentiful. Personally, with a particular apple derivative, I’m like the dad in the movie Big Fat Greek Wedding: Apple cider vinegar (and aloe vera) is my “Windex” – I apply it to all kinds of things and, let me tell you, it works. Read More…