Avocados - Won't I gain weight if I eat avocados? Avocados really are a wonder food when it comes to our health and weight loss. We use them as a vegetable, but they are really a fruit. Avocados are the most popular fruit of all, and for good reason. Avocados are rich in nutrients and [...]
In the last several posts, we have discussed: "What is a Detox?" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/detox-what-is-it/ "Why Should You Detox?"https://veronicashealthyliving.com/why-should-you-detox/ "Four Categories of Detoxes and Cleanses" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/kinds-of-detoxes-and-cleanses/ 1st Type of Cleanse - Liquid Detox or Juice Cleanse" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/1st-type-of-deto…or-juice-fasting/ "2nd Type of Cleanse - Liver Detox" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/2nd-type-of-detox-liver-cleanse/ "3rd Type of Cleanse - Colon Cleanse" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/3rd-type-of-detox-colon-cleanse/ I have even given you several recipes [...]
In the last several posts, we have discussed: "What is a Detox?" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/detox-what-is-it/ "Why Should You Detox?" https://veronicashealthyliving.com/why-should-you-detox/ I have even given you several recipes to get your body ready for a detox: https://veronicashealthyliving.com/wild-dandelion-b…y-detox-smoothie/ https://veronicashealthyliving.com/super-tasty-deto…kes-a-good-salad/ Liver Detox Liver detoxes or cleanses are the second category of detoxes to be discussed here. There are many liver [...]
In the last several posts, we have discussed: "What is a Detox?"https://veronicashealthyliving.com/detox-what-is-it/ "Why Should You Detox?"https://veronicashealthyliving.com/why-should-you-detox/ I also gave you several recipes to get your body ready for a detox: https://veronicashealthyliving.com/wild-dandelion-b…y-detox-smoothie/ https://veronicashealthyliving.com/super-tasty-deto…kes-a-good-salad/ Today, I want to outline the four main types of detoxes, and briefly describe each one. Keep posted, as I will give the [...]
This month marks the month where salads all over the world are celebrated! And what a better place to celebrate then here in this group when talking about detox! If carefully thought out, every salad you craft can be a detoxing, rejuvenating piece of nutrition. When detoxing, we want to add foods that are: easily [...]
Why Detox? Last time we discussed What Is a Detox. Go here to read more: https://veronicashealthyliving.com/detox-what-is-it/. You may be thinking “What is all the hype about detoxing anyway, and why should I do it?” If this is you, then today’s blog is meant for you! There are very few of us who are eat [...]
Detox - What Is It? Detoxification, or detox, refers to the process of removing toxins from the body, and not even 10 years ago, this term was used synonymously with the idea of ridding the body of traces of alcohol and drug from substance abuse, overdose and toxicity. Today, the word is usually associated with [...]
Look what I picked this morning in my garden? One of the best ways to boost immunity is to EAT WILD GREENS! They are inexpensive (FREE), easy to prepare, and contain more vitamins and minerals, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients than any cultivated vegetable, including kale and broccoli put together! AND they taste delicious! So what is [...]
Coconut Oil The amazing coconut is actually not a nut at all, but a fruit...yes, a fruit. It is classified as a fruit because of its fleshy outer layer and because it develops from the ovary wall of a flower. These fruits are known as drupes. Other examples of drupes are nectarines, pistachios, almonds, and [...]
Pumpkin Spicy Frappuccino ½ cup cashews, soaked 1 hr. 1 cup strong coffee 3 cups coconut milk ½ cup pureed pumpkin ¼ cup maple syrup, to taste 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. pumpkin pie s 1 cup water ½ cup pureed pumpkin ¼ cup maple syrup, to taste 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. [...]
