First steps to eating healthy.

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Eating healthy is one of the many things we should all do. But why does it seem so difficult for so many then? Cancers and heart disease are some of the most common forms of death in the USA/Canada now a days. However if you take a look at what foods most people choose and it starts to all make sense.

The right food is what will build your immune system and enables your body to function properly. If you’re feeling sick you know Vitamin C will help. Vitamin C is what will enable our bodies to fight the bacteria and heal. Over the counter medicines for colds and flu’s just numb our symptoms they don’t actually heal us. It always comes down to our bodies doing the really hard work. To do all that hard work you need energy, to get energy you need to eat the right foods! Getting the common flu can be easily avoided. Now I’m not talking about just washing your hands and covering your mouth when someone else coughs. It’s about maximizing your health before hand so you can fight off the bacteria right away when it comes in contact with your body.

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Homemade Cajun Potato Chips

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Since I was a child, potato chips have always been one of my favorite snacks to munch on. The perfect crunch filled with mouth watering spices mmm. However most chips on the market now are filled with preservatives and ingredients that I can’t even pronounce, that isn’t very comforting with me.  So I’ve come up with this super easy and delicious homemade potato chip recipe that only uses 2 ingredients (plus spices). These taste better than any store bought bag filled with junk you’ll ever find! Don’t believe me? We’ll you’ll just have to try it out yourself and be the judge ;)

So lets get started.

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Pomegranate and Milk Chocolate Melts

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This recipe is really easy to make and at any time during the day, because it’s going to be stored in the freezer!

Pomegranates are superb sources of vitamin c, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Many believe pomegranates can help with heart disease, reduce pain from osteoarthritis, and even cure cancer!

It has a refreshing taste and mixing it with chocolate mmmm!! This has an awesome fresh twist to eating chocolate desserts.

Enjoy :)

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Lemon Lovers Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Lemons are bright, refreshing, healthy and add amazing flavor!  Everyday I  mix one cup of water with some fresh lemon juice and enjoy :)  (If its in the morning it’s always gonna be hot lemon & honey tea).

Lemons are often used for at home remedies such as improving digestion, skincare, high blood pressure, fevers, dental care, the list goes on, and on! Its packed with vitamin C & B, proteins, antioxidants and even has anti-cancer properties. This fruit is a must have in your kitchen.

This recipe is a healthy and flavorful way to change up your grilled chicken. It goes great with a fresh garden salad or sour cream mashed potatoes.

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do ! <3

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DYI Luxurious Coconut & Olive Oil Hair Treatment

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I’ve tried so many hair masks, conditioners, leave in treatments, and nothing ever really satisfies me. I naturally have thick and frizzy hair so its a constant battle between me and my hair. I started reading the ingredient list for common hair products. Wow I had no idea what I was spattering all over my hair. I just want something effective, easy and natural.

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“Fancy” Meat Ball Recipe

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Italian dishes are one of my favorites to cook. They can range from basic tomato sauce with spaghetti to spending hours preparing homemade spicy sausage with mozzarella cheese lasagna. One of my favorite dishes to eat and cook is spaghetti and meat balls! I was looking online for a homemade meat ball recipe. However, nothing I was finding really excited me so I decided to wing it. I was nervous about how the dish would turn out. When the timer went off and I served up the dish, it was a success. In fact, it was more than just a success – it was incredible.

So here it is my “Fancy Meat Ball” recipe. Enjoy

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