It’s easy to remember to stay hydrated in the summer – the temperature reminds you that you’re thirsty and need water – while in the winter, water is the last thing on our minds. But as we turn on the heaters to keep us warm, we start to get dry skin and chapped lips and we don’t know why. We’re in serious need of hydration. Read More…
The holiday season does not need to be the weight-gain season. Or the unhealthy, eat-until-I-pass-out season (or the flu season, and, yes, it is all related. But that’s for another article.) Your Thanksgiving dinner can be a wonderful, tasty, nutritious feast that is also easy to digest and won’t cost you a single pant or dress size. Here are a few options to help you this Thanksgiving: Read More…
Silicon Sil Salad by HLife Photography
Inspired by the “beauty” micromineral silicon, and motivated by my love and respect for nutrient-dense and tasty salads, I created a silicon-rich dish that will provide cellular nourishment and a bit of detoxification. Easy to make, delicious to eat, beneficial to your health. Behold the Silicon Sil Salad. Read More…
Many of our readers have been asking for books with info on a veg lifestyle, so, here is a list we put together to help you with your transition to a plant-based diet. It is crucial to get as much information as you can before, during, and after your diet change, so that you know what you’re doing and, equally as importantly, why you’re doing it. These books were chosen for different reasons, but each one will give you crucial keys and steps to follow that will help you on your path to optimal wellness. Remember that health is holistic, and with these reads you’ll get your mind on board and ready for the transformation that your body will go through. Click on the links for HTalk interviews. Read More…
To help you make the transition to a plant-based diet, we’ve decided to give you a sample menu with some simple and familiar ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As sandwiches, salads and pasta are common lunch and dinner options, we’ve provided those three as interchangeable meals for you to choose from. Enjoy! Read More…
Black Quinoa Salad by HLife Photography
Our HFood for April is quinoa, but at HLife headquarters, this wonderfood is a culinary staple. If you haven’t read this weeks HFood yet, the answer is yes, quinoa does come in black (and also in red), and that’s what we’ll be using in this week’s HKitchen recipe, along with other tints and hues in the form of bright veggies. My mother always said (and still says, even though we’ve heard it a million times) “Colors! For optimal nutrition your dish must be very colorful!” And we still say: “Thank you mommy!” (hug/kiss). The colorful idea is right – what this translates to in the world of food science is that the meal is filled with loads of antioxidants, which are the guys that give the vegetables their pigmentation. Antioxidants prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage and numerous illnesses like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and many other ailments associated with aging. Antioxidants keep us young, strengthen our immune system, maximize our brain power, and rejuvenate our hearts (and studies have shown that they may even reverse the aging process itself). The key to great health is to maintain the right balance of antioxidants and free radicals. We do this through our food choices, and the only place to get these amazing antioxidants is: The Vegetable Kingdom (of course).
Now, WHO WANTS THIS REJUVENATING SALAD? Read More…
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