Many people have a hard time cooking for two or for just themselves. Sometimes it’s an older individual or couple who once cooked for their whole family when their kids were still living at home. There are also younger singles and couples without children who feel like they waste so much food and time cooking […]
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Avoid Digestive Issues with an Alkaline Diet
Our digestive system is constantly working to balance our bodies. One very important thing to keep balanced is the pH level in our systems. pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is and our blood pH needs to maintain a slightly alkaline level to keep us healthy. We help our bodies to […]
Weight Loss Solutions – Tyler, Tx | Integrative Health Matters
There are two common reasons people give for not eating healthy: “It’s too expensive.” “I don’t have the time.” Let us help improve your health. Call 903-595-8077 to schedule a visit! These are misconceptions the processed food industry would be happy for you to believe. In reality, eating healthy doesn’t need to be difficult or […]
The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
Olive oil, cheese, yogurt, whole grains, beans, wine, fruits and vegetables—sounds good doesn’t it? These Mediterranean diet staples may reduce your risk for heart disease and some cancers, improve weight loss, reduce inflammation and even possibly add years to your life. What’s more, a Mediterranean diet is linked to a lower risk of Type 2 […]
Thinking of going Gluten Free?
You can’t go into any grocery store these days without seeing food products, and even entire sections, labeled ‘Gluten Free.’ There is so much information out there about going Gluten Free that it can be difficult to tell what to believe. When considering a Gluten Free diet for yourself or your family, you need to […]
Alzheimer’s: Did you know…?
Did you know that Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death worldwide? It has become a global epidemic with over 30 million symptomatic individuals, and many more who are likely unaware they are in the decades long, pre-symptomatic phases. In the United States alone, over five million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and that’s […]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
We all know that fresh fruits, vegetables and good quality protein are keys to having a healthy body. By buying fresh, real food you won’t find yourself eating “foods” full of chemicals and additives which injure your body – and can make you incur potentially hefty medical expenses at some point. Instead, you will actually […]
Crock Pot Black Bean, Butternut Squash & Quinoa Chili Recipe
A vegan-friendly recipe for chili cooked in the slow cooker – with black beans and quinoa! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large white or yellow onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon […]