Most of us know that incorporating nuts into our diet is important. If you are like me you don’t necessarily know which nut is going to help with what, so you just eat a mixture and hope for the best. After a lot of reading I’ve found that most researchers are putting walnuts on top!
Inflammation is a word that is used often, yet hard to define. Most of us have a hard time separating inflammation from an ankle sprain vs. inflammation contributing to heart disease and arthritis. In order to understand how to fight it, it’s important to understand how and why it occurs!
Chia seeds are a magical food that need their time in the spot light! I’ve been using chia in my protein shakes for awhile now, knowing they were a super food, but never knowing ALL the benefits they possess. Chia seeds originated in Mexico where they were viewed with such admiration they were even used as currency. The Aztecs used chia to sustain their energy while running long distances or during battle. They would say a spoonful would give them enough endurance for 24 hours. This all makes sense since In the Mayan language, chia means “strength”. Chia seeds are filled with everything from Omega 3’s, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals AND antioxidants. Due to their content, they have a vast...
