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Keg On Tap At Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness
Lenny Boy. Lenny Boy offers many different flavors and uses all organic ingredients and alkaline Appalachian mountain water. Kombucha is considered to be a “functional food”, meaning it provides health benefits above and beyond that of basic nutrition. Fermented foods can help strengthen and support digestive and immune systems, helping bodies to fight off and…
Read MoreThe Sugar Addiction And Your Health
Sweetened Drinks Linked To Depression Sweetened drinks are associated with depression risks, according to Dr. Mercola in his most recent article. Preliminary study findings report that drinking sweetened beverages – whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners – is associated with an increased risk of depression. Those who drank more than four cans or…
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Read MoreEating Healthy On A Budget
You can eat healthy on a budget! Here are some tips to help you eat healthy while not breaking the bank: Buy produce in season – Stock up on in-season produce because it will be cheaper during the season. Not sure what is in season now? Check out this guide to see what produce is in…
Read MoreGuide To Winter Produce
1. Broccoli Rabe Broccoli rabe, an Italian broccoli variety, produces thin stalks with vibrant green leaves and sparser tops than the large heads of its common cousin. It has an appealing bitterness that lends itself to quick sautés with sausage links, garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. SELECT: Look for bright…
Read More5 Superfoods You Must Have
Superfoods are all the rage these days and there’s good reason for it. They are more than all-natural, whole foods; they are in fact both a food and a medicine. Superfoods Defined Superfoods are the most nutrient-rich, potent, concentrated foods on the plant. They are the ideal choice for improving one’s health, boosting the immune…
Read MoreWhat Is The Paleo Diet?
The Paleo Diet Explained The Paleo diet is based upon the idea of eating the foods our bodies were designed for through thousands of years of evolution. These foods were available to early people through hunting and gathering (meat and fish, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables). During modern times, advances in technology have made…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Himalayan Crystal Salt contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body. This g form of salt has also been maturing over the past 250 million years under intense tectonic pressure, creating an environment of zero exposure to toxins and impurities. Himalayan salt’s unique cellular structure allows it to store vibrational…
Read MoreFood Replacements You're Looking For
Cola and Tea Replacements – while water and herbal teas are best, there are times when you just want something with taste! Try Zevia, which is a Stevia based diet cola drink. It comes in a huge variety of flavors! You can find this product at local grocery stores and specialty health stores. Keurig has brewable…
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