Surprising Dietary Contributors to Joint Pain
Have you ever noticed your joints hurting as the weather changes? That is a very common realization especially amongst those who have had surgeries or know they have arthritis. Well, there may be some other contributors to joint pain that you haven’t thought of before. Statin drugs (cholesterol-lowering drugs) are one of the largest causes of joint and […]
Frozen vs. Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: Which Is Healthier?
One study examined the vitamin content of eight different fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits: blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn, green beans, peas, spinach and strawberry nutrition. Overall, there was no difference between frozen and fresh items. At times, the frozen even had more nutrients. (1) Another study found that folate levels, or B vitamins, in frozen vs. fresh vegetables had […]
6 Benefits of Garlic
Here are some great reasons to add garlic to your meals and even consider taking a garlic supplement in some cases. Below is just a quick overview of 6 amazing benefits of garlic. Combats Heart Disease – Garlic can help with atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, thrombosis, hypertension and diabetes. Potential Fighter of Cancer Cells – There are bioactive sulfur […]
Important Considerations for Strong Immunity
There is no time like the present to build your immune system! Clearly, in the world we find ourselves in today, mid-August, 2020, this subject has our attention more than ever.
Why I’m ANTI – antiperspirant
I’m definitely anti-antiperspirant but, don’t worry…I’m PRO-deodorant! It just has to be the right kind. First things first. Why do we sweat? To regulate our temperature. To get rid of toxins. It’s not by accident, in fact no function in the human body is, because it was designed by a Designer who knew what He was doing! And IF […]
Fresh & Clean
No, I’m not going to talk about song lyrics nor laundry…but I am going to talk about food! I began changing my eating habits around 16 years ago. But, being a working mom and my husband being fairly particular about his food, sometimes it just gets burdensome to think about what food I’m preparing or […]
The 2020 Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 Lists from the Environmental Working Group
Each year the Environmental Working Group puts out 2 lists relating to produce we eat and pesticides. The produce that holds the highest amounts of residue of pesticides (called the Dirty Dozen list), and the second list details the produce which is the “cleanest” and has the fewest pesticide residues (called the Clean 15 list). […]
Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, and Calcium for Bone Health
I am often asked about bone health and supplements that help bone strength. In mainstream medicine, there are several categories of drugs that can cause some of the most severe side-effects, and osteoporosis drugs are one of the worst offenders. Because of that, many women are wondering what other options they may have to help […]
My Family’s Favorite Homemade Pizza Recipe!
It’s Real-Food article week here at Clearview, and I thought in light of most of us eating more meals at home – I’ll share with y’all a really good, really fun homemade pizza recipe that my family loves! You’ll find the original Pinterest link below…but here I’m giving you my personal spin on it because we […]
Congested? Here’s a Few Helpful Hints
This time of year, whether you’re dealing with allergies from the cedars here in North Texas or if you’ve been hit with a cold or the flu, it’s good to know what things you can do to improve your congestion. Stuffy noses, post-nasal drip, phlegm in the throat and coughs can be instantly worsened by […]