Category Archives: Women and Food

NICE, nuts!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

People who eat nuts are less likely to have heart attacks. That’s right! Studies have shown a 30-50% LOWER risk of heart disease or heart attacks associated with eating nuts several times a week. (Could be that arginine – the … Continue reading →

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Never Diet Again?!?!?! Seriously !?!?!?!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

Diet: the food a species habitually eats. If that is really the definition, why do we have to GO ON a diet…isn’t everything we eat part of our “diet”? So really, let’s take a look at changing our diet and … Continue reading →

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“G”ee, Real Food Tastes Great!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

“G”ee, real food sure tastes great! GREEN BEANS (and their cousins, French beans, runner beans and Italian Beans!) aka String Beans, contain folate, an important B vitamin (not a lot but what is there is fully absorbed), a bit of … Continue reading →

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“E”at and be healthy!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

“E”at and be healthy! Continuing with out theme of the 150 healthiest foods on the planet let’s look at the E veggies. But first a lesson…when you see a richly coloured fruit or veggie…nature did not do that by accident. … Continue reading →

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Veggies: “D”ecide what is best for you!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

Dandelions…yes dandelions! It’s Latin name, Taraxacum officinale, loosely translated mens “official remedy for the disorders”; it ranks in the TOP 4 of ALL green veggies! Used in herbal traditions all over the world; improves your liver and your moods (ranks … Continue reading →

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Real Body = Real Food, can it really be that simple?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

It really is quite simple…if you want a real body, eat real food. Real bodies are lean, healthy, pain and dis-ease free, they are active, energetic and full of life. That is what real food will do to you. If … Continue reading →

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Merry 2011!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Barbilee Hemmings

Only 10 more days in 2011…and as you look back what do you see? Fun? Laughter? Vibrant Health? Outstanding friendships? Love and light? Life is simple… You are what you eat! Actually, the truth is you are what you absorb.  … Continue reading →

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Barbilee I am so confused, do “diet and exercise” really work?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Barbilee Hemmings

Yes and No. Yes, they work, but no, that is not all you have to look at, there are environmental factors, your personal health factors, your body type, your history, cleansing…everything!It is not so easy to say…hey but I eat … Continue reading →

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So what are the top 10 things I should remove from my diet?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Barbilee Hemmings

12 Food Additives to Remove From Your Diet Many food additives have been studied and linked to various diseases. Becoming informed about the additives in everyday food items can make for an easier shopping experience and healthier food for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Food Rules! Does it really?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Barbilee Hemmings

Yes, it does. Yes, there are and yes, you do. Yes, food does rule, without it you would be nothing….literally, nothing, you would die. Food is what nourishes your body, as long as you plan to breathe, plan to eat. … Continue reading →

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