Food Inc.: A Must See Movie
health + fitness
June 15, 2012
Ashley
Directed by Robert Kenner, Food, Inc. is a brilliantly put together documentary film about the United States food industry. The film goes behind the scenes to provide an inside look at how food gets from the farm into our supermarkets and restaurants. You will be surprised and shocked by some of the captured footage provided…
Cracked Wheat Salad with Dijon Brussel Sprouts
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients (a meal for 2 – if you’re alone, call a friend, and tell them you’ll cook tonight): 2 uncooked chicken breasts 1 can of mandarin oranges 1 cup of sliced almonds 1 cup cracked wheat 6oz of spinach (about 3 or 4 handfuls) Mango-Coconut Dressing (I recommend the following brand featured in the picture…
Top 7 Foods for Healthy Hair Growth
- hair + beauty, health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Seafood Some seafood like salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B12. Omega 3s help prevent dry scalp, promoting healthy hair growth. Spinach and leafy greens Dark greens contain high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C which help produce sebum. Sebum helps shield the hair and lock in moisture.…
Green Smoothie Recipe: Spinach Coco-berry Smoothie
- health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients: 1.5 C. coconut milk 1.5 C. water 1.5 C. blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. raspberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. baby spinach (washed) 4 raw egg yolks 2-3 Tbs. honey or sweetener to taste Directions: Combine ingredients into a blender. Blend until smoothened to desired consistency. Add honey or sweetener to taste. Enjoy!…