Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

7 Sources of Stress You Tolerate Too Often

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“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” ―E.E. Cummings Life is to be enjoyed and appreciated, not endured and tolerated.  Which is why today is a perfect day to stop tolerating… 1.  People who are purposely difficult. Don’t let anyone’s negativity stop you from being happy.  Negative company will never give you… [Continue Reading]

6 Reasons Why I Do Not Trust The Mainstream Health Authorities

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The mainstream health authorities have an excellent track record of getting things wrong. Since the failed low-fat diet was born in 1977, rates of obesity and diabetes have skyrocketed. New evidence shows that this advice is not only ineffective, but downright harmful for a lot of people. However, despite the studies piling up, the major organizations and their guidelines show no signs… [Continue Reading]

4 Natural Sweeteners That Are Actually Healthy

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There are quite a few natural sweeteners that are perfectly safe to eat. They are low in calories, low in fructose and taste very sweet. Here are four natural sweeteners that are actually healthy. 1. Stevia Stevia is a very popular low-calorie natural sweetener. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called Stevia rebaudiana. This plant… [Continue Reading]

9 Unwritten Rules of the Gym

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I love working out at a gym. Research has clearly shown the benefits of being around other healthy-minded people, and a gym or fitness center is probably the best place to find such a community. I’m sure there are plenty of horror stories from a few of you reading this, but overall, when you actually… [Continue Reading]

Sitting is Killing You! And What You Can Do About It.

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Sitting is killing you. Being sedentary or sitting, is associated with many health risks, including a 112% increase in diabetes risk, 147% increase in cardiovascular disease risk, 90% increased risk in cardiovascular mortality and 49% increased risk of all-cause mortality. (Source) Just one day of sitting decreases insulin sensitivity, which elevates blood sugar and forces… [Continue Reading]

Refrigerator Fudge with Cranberries & Pistachios

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I’m still in the kitchen preparing for our healthy holidays. Today, I made healthy refrigerator fudge with cranberries and pistachios. Not only is this refrigerator fudge really good, it is easy peasy to make too. In fact, from start to finish these were setting in the refrigerator in less than 15 minutes. This refrigerator fudge… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars

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Today’s holiday recipe is for healthy gingerbread pumpkin bars. This is a gingerbread twist on my popular pumpkin bar recipe. These are the perfect ending to a hearty bowl of stew or chili on a cold winter day. For my healthy gingerbread pumpkin bar recipe, I modified a Paula Deen recipe. Instead of all-purpose flour… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

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Today’s holiday recipe is for healthy chocolate candy cane cookies. Add these healthy treats to your Christmas cookie platter and your friends and family will be none the wiser. For my healthy chocolate candy cane cookie recipe, instead of all-purpose flour I used nutrient-dense almond flour along with a bit of coconut flour to make… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Spritz Cookie Recipe

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Spritz cookies are my Dad’s favorite Christmas cookie. I love it when I can still make family favorites into healthy treats by just simply swapping out a few unhealthy ingredients. This Healthy Spritz Cookie Recipe is the perfect example. For my healthy spritz cookie recipe, instead of all-purpose flour I used nutrient-dense almond flour along… [Continue Reading]