Bulletproof coffee is a delicious creamy drink, an energizing drink for mind and body fuel. For everyone that loves coffee, this recipe is for you. It’s filled with healthy fats, and used in keto or paleo diets. It is made with coffee, grass-fed butter or ghee, and MCT oil. It gives you a boost of...
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Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet is a very low carb diet, and replaces them with fat. The reduction of carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis. When this happens, your body is able to burn your fat for energy. It also turns fat in ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the...
The magic of green tea
Many people start their day with a steaming cup of coffee. But a cup of green tea instead of that coffee has a lot more benefits for you. Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health and regulate body temperature....
The health benefits of turmeric
Studies have shown that turmeric could be one of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence. It has many benefits for your body and brain. In India, it has been used for thousands of years as a spice and medical herb. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric; it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect...
What is intermittent fasting and how does it work
It’s an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating, it allows you to control your weight and helps prevent or reverse some disease. Most diets talk about what to eat, but intermittent fasting is about when you eat. You will only eat during a specific time. Fasting for some hours each day can help...
How to improve brain health and memory
As we get older, the vitamins and minerals in our body we need to have good mental health start to decline. Studies have shown a Mediterranean diet, rich in healthy fats, olive oil and fish, has a protective effect on brain health and is correlated with a decreased rate of cognitive decline and a lower...
Cold Weather Smoothie
A chocolate, banana, and oatmeal smoothie is a warm smoothie for those cold mornings and also a delicious way to start your morning strong with a good balance of protein and complex carbs. The combination of tryptophan and vitamin B in bananas and oats helps your mood regulation and the production of serotonin which will...
Green Glow Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect to start your day or to have after the gym, as it is refreshing and full of antioxidants. It has cleansing and alkalizing properties, with a good amount of greens and fibre. This smoothie is packed with chlorophyll, carotene, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Ingredients 2 sticks of celery 2 kale leaves...
When is the best time in the day to take your vitamins?
This is very important to know! Because it’s not the same for all vitamins and it depends on what type of vitamins you are taking. Some vitamins are better to be taken on an empty stomach and others are best to be taken after a meal. FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS: Vitamins A, K, E and D, are...
Meditation for stress management
Meditation is one of the most popular and effective ways to handle stress. By learning to calm your body and mind, your physical and emotional stress can go away. You will feel better, refreshed and ready to face your daily problems with a healthy attitude. With regular practice, you can experience even greater benefits. Meditation...