Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

Cupcakes Two Ways: Vanilla & Mocha

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Yes two weeks in a row, I’ve got cupcakes for you. Last week it was my husband’s birthday, in which we celebrated with healthy rich Dark Chocolate Cupcakes and today it is mine. It seems like it was just yesterday that my husband threw me a surprise 40th birthday party and now I am 41…. [Continue Reading]

Detoxification Part II : Healing Foods

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I put the cart before the horse yesterday in Part I of our discussion on detoxification. Probably because I started my day with a lovely soak in a detox bath. Before we get to a detox diet, let’s take a step back in our discussion and address simply how the detox process works. This is important to understand as we… [Continue Reading]

How To Take A Detox Bath

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A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies we can do to facilitate our body’s natural detoxification system. In this day and age, our bodies are subject to more toxins than ever. Toxins are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medications we take and in the water we drink. Toxins… [Continue Reading]

Beef Enchilada Cabbage Rolls

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I did not win the FastPaleo recipe contest I entered last week, but this recipe is still a winner in my books! I’ve gotten some great feedback from those of you who have tried this recipe. I appreciate each and every one of you who voted for my healthy Beef Enchilada Cabbage Rolls. And yes,… [Continue Reading]

Chicken with Mushroom Cauli Rice

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If you are not a fan of the Healthy Living How To Facebook Page, you should be! I know a few of my FB Friends have been waiting for today’s post, after I posted the Healthy Chicken with Mushroom Cauli Rice picture on Facebook, on Saturday. I quickly threw together this recipe after a long… [Continue Reading]

How to Make Chai Tea

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Yesterday we discussed the healing power of various spices and herbs. While each one of them has a health benefit, there is synergy when you combine them together. One of my favorite ways to do this is to make a healthy and healing Chai Tea. Chai actually means tea, and refers to an Indian style tea… [Continue Reading]

The Spice of a Healthy Life

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Spices and herbs often times have more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables. I discussed the value of the ORAC score, a method of measuring the antioxidant capacity of foods and supplements, previously, when boasting about the Super Veggie Kale. Eating food rich in antioxidants is an important part of being healthy. However, it’s not just… [Continue Reading]

How To Make Beef Bone Broth

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If you haven’t already read my two-part series on the medicinal qualities of bone broth, I’ll quickly fill you in. Bone broth promotes healing, supports digestion, contains highly absorbable minerals, bolsters bone, joint and skin healing, aids in detoxification, and supports the immune system. When it comes to staying healthy during the cold and flu season… [Continue Reading]

Do it Afraid!

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We all have fears, you know, the things that holds us back from jumping in with both feet. We fear failure. We fear success. We fear judgement from others. We fear being vulnerable. We fear rejection. We fear being laughed at. We fear situations that make us unsure. We fear the unknown. Fear is the… [Continue Reading]