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One thing is for certain and that is that most people in the general public do not eat the way they should. Unfortunately, years of mixed messages have left quite a few American’s unsure of what they should be eating for optimum health. Taking the time to better understand your body is the best way to determine the foods that are best for you.

Certainly, you can look at the food pyramid for guidance if you are uncertain as to how and where to start eating healthier, however the food pyramid has transformed several times over the past several decades. Once filled with carbohydrates and meats it’s now predominately about eating your fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and while this might serve as a good guideline it is necessary to not take following this chart to the extreme.

There are charts and quite a few different schools of thought however none that will be as accurate for you as your own body. Quite a few people assume that things like indigestion and stomach upset are health related complications when in essence they may be your body telling you that it is not happy with your food choices. Even headaches can stem from an inability in your body to process and breakdown certain foods appropriately.

At the end of the day, there is no exact science to eating, however, you can tell if your body feels good after a meal or uncomfortable and if you do better with certain foods more so than others. Because each body is somewhat different some people will obtain optimal health on a protein and vegetable diet while another may perhaps find there best health is while on a vegan or vegetarian diet.

In the end it’s up to you to decide what your body desires and how much. Looking at your overall health means not only finding yourself sustaining a healthy weight but also a healthy complexion with good bodily function. Finding the right diet for you means actually looking at those foods that make you full of energy and by definition lighter and those that make you feel tired and lifeless.

In general most people find that the more natural foods they consume with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables the better they feel and the more healthily their body functions. Some people find that a move to all organic also significantly helps with not just their bodily functions however with their weight regulation as well.

While the food pyramid keeps changing that which is truly healthy for your body does not. So find a diet which is balanced and one which works best for you and that will help you to live a longer, healthier life.

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Healthy, tasty and fruity smoothies!

It is nearly summer and my favorite “food/drink” on a hot day is fresh and fruity smoothies. Fruit not only tastes good, it is good for your health too. Fruit and vegetables should be an obvious part of your daily diet. Fruit contains essential vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, fiber and other compounds. They protect you against diseases as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. For maximum health benefits, include a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and berries in your daily diet. I prefer to eat fruit fresh, ripe and whole or make smoothies. I make green and healthy juices from some of my vegetables. Smoothies and juices are natures own healthy fastfood.

“If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.” ~Elbert Hubbard

Unlike juice, fruity smoothies contain the fiber of the fruits as well as the juice. A smoothie is a whole meal. The fruits and berries in these two tasty, colorful and fruity smoothies are all super foods and ought to be included in your daily health plan.

Orange, banana and kiwi dream!

Fruity smoothie ingredients:

• 2 juicy oranges (keep the peel on)
• 2 Kiwi’s
• ½ banana
• I teaspoon honey to sweeten if you feel you need it. Your body does not need extra sugar. I prefer to use organic Stevia as that is the only natural sweetener that is good for your body.

I recommend using organic fruit and vegetables. They have a higher amount of vitamins and minerals than non-organic products. In addition they are NOT routinely sprayed with a broad selection of insecticides, anti fungals, antibiotics, pesticides and dozens of other categories of chemicals. Change to organically produced products and Mother Earth and your kids will thank you.

This is how you make your fruity smoothie,

Juice the oranges and pour into the blender. I juice oranges with the peel on because I always use organic fruits. You can also use a rasp to shave off the orange peel and the pith, and then add it to your smoothie. Both the peel and the pith contain lots of nutrients. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until it is smooth. Some prefer to add crushed ice but it is better for your body if it’s not too cold.

Orange, blueberry and pineapple dream!

Fruity smoothie ingredients:

• Pineapple – 1 slice of a medium pineapple
• 1 large or two small oranges
• 1 handful of fresh blueberries (use frozen if you don’t have fresh).
• Some prefer it cold, then you may add a handful of crushed ice, I don’t recommend ice – see above.

How do I make this fruity smoothie?

Juice the orange as explained above. Juice the pineapple. Mix the juice with the blueberries and blend it.

Kids love fruity smoothies

Fruity smoothies are simply liquid engineering for body and mind. They are not only healthy and tasty, they are also colorful and a pleasure for the eye. Fruity smoothies are a great way to get some necessary nutrients in your kids. They will love to help you make them and they will love to drink/eat them. Smoothies are also great for your skin as it helps keep it soft, clear and elastic. And you can choose and pick and mix from a large variety of fruits, veggies and berries. Just imagine all the different fruity smoothies you can make. I bet you can make a different smoothie each and every day of the month. If you have a favorite smoothie recipe please feel free to go to my website and share it with me and my readers.

ENJOY YOUR FRUITY SMOOTHIE!

“Be Yourself and be happy, never stop dreaming!”

Kristin

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