Have you heard of Black Onion Seeds? It’s natural to think that it would come from an onion plant, but they’re the seeds of the black caraway fruit or Nigella. The plant grows in Asia. The seeds are also called “kalonji”. It's used as a spice in the Middle East, and in Indian food for its unique flavor. Its taste has been described as a ... Read More »
Nutrition
4 Reasons to Never Throw Pumpkin Seeds Away
It's pumpkin season and most of you have one on your front porch by now! If you're like most, the first thing you do is scoop out the seeds and throw them away. But wait!! What if I tell you these seeds can help your hair grow faster, maintain your bone health and much more? Would you still throw them away?! Yes! These seeds are full ... Read More »
How to Use the Glycemic Index to Lose More Weight
Are you losing weight only to find that the pounds return, and you weigh more than you did before you started your last diet the last time? Have you been trying all types of diet plans - low fat, high protein and nothing helps? Lost track of how long you've been trying to release weight with no results? I get your pain. In a ... Read More »
3 Powerful Things Happen When You Eat More Oregano
Oregano is an essential herb in Greek and Italian kitchens. Just a few teaspoons of the herb adds great flavor and complexity to the dish. If you think of oregano only as a taste and flavor enhancer, think again! This lovely herb from the mint family has more to offer than you can imagine. Here are some quick facts you should know ... Read More »
6 Natural Antibiotics (from your kitchen)
You may use an astringent to clean your face. But have you ever heard of astringent foods? Long before scientists came up with antibiotics, people were using foods and herbs to fight off germs and sickness. These natural cures and preventatives are even better than the drugs you get at the drug store because your body won’t build up a ... Read More »
Eat This Superfruit to Sleep like a Baby
Who doesn't love a cute little kiwi? It’s brilliant green color and sweet citrus flavor make it a favorite. Besides knowing it’s delicious, did you realize that eating kiwi is also a great way to help you sleep at night? A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition explains that researchers asked people to eat 2 ... Read More »
Best and Worst Way to Cook Your Veggies
If you eat a lot of vegetables kudos to you. You're getting tons of good vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and a full spectrum of antioxidants. But did you know you can max out the nutrients from your veggies if you cook them the right way?! Some cooking methods undermine all the reasons you're eating veggies in the first ... Read More »
What Your Fingernails and Hair Tell You about Your Health
Focusing on your overall health means paying attention to details big and small: your weight your blood pressure how you feel how you look As for how you look, though you may opt out of fussing with frills, that doesn’t mean that things like your fingernails and hair aren’t important. In fact, they can be a key sign of good (or ... Read More »
12 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Veggies
You've heard it ALL your life... "eat your veggies." Moms around the world have been echoing this phrase like a broken record. But Why? Why does it matter so much if you eat your veggies? For starters, vegetables can cut your cancer risk. They strengthen your bones and help you lose weight. They boost your immune system and can even make you ... Watch Video »
Top 5 Summer Recipes
Wow! We had soooo many amazingly delicious recipes submitted in the private Forever Fit - My Tribe group, that my team and I had a tough job selecting only 5 to post here!!! Our Forever Fit sisters entered 295 mouth-watering recipes to be exact. I'll tell you how to see all of them in a minute, but today I'm excited to share the Top 5 ... Read More »
