by Micki Contini | Nov 9, 2014 | Food, Health, Recipes
If you’ve been following me, you’ve probably heard me say “eat the rainbow” a million times. That’s because colorful foods are packed with important antioxidants and other very important nutrients. Each color group has it’s own combination of vitamins, minerals and...
by Micki Contini | Nov 3, 2014 | Breakfast, Dinner, Food, Health, Lunch, Recipes
A steaming bowl of chicken soup is so comforting on a cold day,especially if you aren’t feeling well. Not only is it nutritious, it’s also delicious! If you are sick, the hot soup will help soothe a sore throat and also ease cold and flu symptoms as congestion...
by Micki Contini | Oct 9, 2014 | Exercise, Health, Stress, Weight Loss
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. But when it goes on for a long period of time that’s when you put your health in danger. Chronic stress can cause serious health problems especially for women. Adrenal fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia,...
by Micki Contini | Sep 12, 2014 | Health, Personal Products
How many personal care products do you use everyday? Toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, cosmetics, deodorant, soap or body wash, maybe some, baby lotion or moisturizing lotion? The average adult uses 9 personal care products each day, that contain known or probable...
by Micki Contini | Jun 6, 2014 | Exercise, Health, Hormones, Weight Loss
Is the shape of your body changing, as you’re getting older? Were you once a healthy pear shape but recently you have noticed your body changing into an unhealthy apple shape? • Pear-shaped body: wider hips and thighs, with more weight below the waist • Apple-shaped...
by Micki Contini | Jan 17, 2014 | Health, Sugar
Sugar. Fiend or foe? Watch this and you tell me. When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine...
