The desire for sweet-tasting foods is perfectly normal and natural! Indeed, our tongue contains an abundance of sweet receptors for a good reason. Fresh fruit, the source of natural sweetness, is health promoting and an excellent source of calories for the human body. Number of servings: 1, 200 calories per serving. Ingredients: 1 Grapefruit 2 […]
Black Currant Sorbet
A popular berry during summertime, deep purple black currants (sometimes called blackcurrants) offer a wealth of nutrients not found anywhere else. The plump little black currant can be puckeringly sour however, so it’s one fruit that usually requires some type of added sweetness, such as honey or stevia. Serves 4, 300 calories per serving. Ingredients: […]
Brain Building Exercises
Brain imaging studies suggest that novel tasks activate large areas of the cortex, and increase levels of brain activity. The same activity declined as soon as the routine became automatic. Below are some exercises to work out the inner recesses of your brain. The question is whether or not mental exercise can preserve or build […]
The Recovering Body
Just as recovery requires daily practice, so does physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. In The Recovering Body, seasoned health writer, Jennifer Matesa ignites the recovery community with the first-ever guide to achieving physical recovery as part of your path to lifelong sobriety. In our former lives as practicing alcoholics and addicts, we likely punished our […]