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Why Magnesium Matters
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Almost half (48%) of the US population consumed less than the required amount of magnesium from food in 2005-2006. What does MAGNESIUM do? Did you know that less than one percent of your body’s stores of magnesium is found in the blood stream. 99% of it is found in bone, muscles, and non-muscular…
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Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways
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Gluten Free Alternatives There are numerous gluten free choices out there these days for breakfast! If you’re the breakfast cereal type…most cereals have a gluten free alternative now. You can even make sure you choose the certified gluten free oats too. FYI oats are naturally gluten free, but if you have a severe gluten…
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Your Skin Cares
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Your skin cares! What you put on your skin and in your body matters. The largest organ you have is your skin. Your skin absorbs everything that you put on it, including all the chemicals, pollutants, known carcinogens, and preservatives that are in many beauty and skincare products. Why it matters Did you know that The…
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5 Ways to Reduce Waste
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A GUEST BLOGPOST by Eryn Grace Hi all, I’m Eryn! I am an elementary school teacher living in Iowa City with my husband. Just like my sister Elsa, I am passionate about wellness and living life to the fullest. I am stepping in to write a guest post on a topic I care a…
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Adaptogens
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What are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are a group of herbs that possess properties to help you ADAPT TO STRESS, hence the name. Many adaptogens come in a powder or supplement form for you to easily ingest! Primarily, people today use adaptogens to help combat stress-induced fatigue and increase cognitive function. (Panossian, 2017) Adaptogens are very underutilized. …
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Dehydrating Food
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Dehydrating Food Dehydrating food…what does that mean? If the name doesn’t give it away…simply, it is the process of taking the water out of the food. This inhibits the growth of bacteria or microorganisms. Because of this, dehydrated food allows it to store better and for much longer. Beef jerky is one of the…