100 Yummy Healthy Snack Ideas

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I keep this list handy when needing ideas for healthy, low calorie snacks.

You know those times when you will grab the first piece of chocolate you can find! LOL

We've all been there and felt bad or wished we hadn't when we stepped on the scale. I don't do it often, but we all have at some time or another...

Well, here are 100 healthy snacks shopping and put together for a healthy snack at that 4 Oclock~ish hunger time or a sweet desert that won't break the scales!

DIY Microdermabrasion Treatment

 

Awesome DIY At Home Microdermabrasion Treatment!

Brighten your complexion with an easy at home microdermabrasion treatment!

It's that time of year my blog lovin' friends, when you start shedding those layers of clothes and notice it is time to work on polishing and neutering our skin! Winter play a number on our skin and we come into spring feeling dry, scaly and just in need of some TLC!

A Complete Guide to Fats & Oils ~

What to Cook With (or not)

 What to Avoid and Why?

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Choosing the right fats and oils in your food preparation has a dramatic impact on your health. There is much information and misinformation on what constitutes healthy fats. This Guide to Fats and Oils chart simplifies the best choices of fats for cooking, fats that should not be heated, and which to avoid altogether. 

 

It took our health community decades to recognize the dangers of trans fats in margarine and other butter replacements.

And only recently are the anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing benefits of coconut oil, a saturated fat, being publicized.

 

How long do we need to wait until  “heart-healthy” vegetable oils are recognized for its inflammatory effects and as a major contributor to modern disease!

 

Great information to read, learn, keep and share!

Let's all work on a healthy diet and lifestyle for yourselves and our families!

 

Peggy L.

 

How to Make Easy 3-Ingredient Energy Bars

 

How to Make Easy 3-Ingredient Energy Bars

 

Store the bars in the fridge for several weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.

 

 

Prepare for your minds to be blown. Ready?

 

Homemade energy bars.

 

Three ingredients.

 

No cooking.

 

No tricks.

 

No kidding.

 

 

                      

Homemade Fabric Softener Crystals Recipe! Two Simple Ingredients

Homemade Fabric Softener Crystals Recipe

{2 Simple Ingredients!}

Did you know you can make your own Homemade Fabric Softener Crystals like the ones Purex makes? All you need is 2 ingredients too – Epsom salts and your favorite essential oils.

 

If you have ever used those fabric softener crystals in the store you will know one little container of these will cost you upwards of $5.00-$6.00 depending on the size. My own homemade laundry recipe costs around $20 for a year of detergent and one of the ingredients I use is the Purex crytals.  The Purex Crystals in the recipe is the most expensive ingredient, so I attempted to make my own fabric softener crystals recipe to save money. And I was able to save $4.12 off the recipe.

How to make Homemade Fabric Softener Crystals

Ultrasonic Diffuser Purifies the Air and More!

Ultrasonic Diffuser
Purifies the Air and More!

An ultrasonic diffuser is a type of essential oil diffuser that disperses essential oils into the air. There are several different types of diffusers but they are all fairly easy to use.

And if you are an essential oil lover, then you definitely want to own one!

 

How do Diffusers Work?

Diffusers work by breaking down the essential oil into micro molecules then projecting them into the air to fill a room or work space.

As the oils break down they release natural ozone and, freshen and improve the quality of the air! The particles remain in the air for several hours depending on how long the diffuser was on and how much oil was used.

What are the different Types of Diffusers?

There are several different types of diffusers and they are listed below with a simple description of each one.

• Ultrasonic Diffuser – This diffuser uses electronic frequencies to create vibrations that are carried to the surface where oils are floating. The vibrations vaporize the oil and disperse it into the air without using any kind of heat.

Natural Ginger Ale

Katie WellnessMama

 

It turns out that soda hasn’t always been the high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavor concoction in an aluminum can that we know today.

For hundreds of years (and probably much longer) cultures around the world have made various forms of naturally fermented “sodas” from sweetened herbal teas or fruit juice mixes. These natural fermented drinks contained beneficial enzymes and probiotics to boost health and were a far cry from the unhealthy versions we have today.

This version uses a fermented ginger culture to create a naturally fizzy soda! Ginger is and delicious herb that has been used in many cultures for its health-boosting properties. From my herb profile of ginger:

“Ginger has been used in Chinese Medicine for thousands of years and is said to help:

• Soothe digestive disturbances
• Alleviate nausea (great in early pregnancy)
• Reduce fever
• Calm coughing and respiratory troubles
• Stimulates the circulatory system
• Helps relieve muscle aches and pain
• Can help get rid of dandruff
• Emerging evidence shows it helps lower cholesterol
• Japanese research has found Ginger is effective in lowering blood pressure and cancer risk”