health tips

The weather has been really hot here this past week, so I was on the hunt for a refreshing and healthy snack! I was pretty disappointed when I read the ingredients for store bought popsicles. Since most brands had added sugars and artificial ingredients, I decided to make my own! These are super easy to make and you can add whatever combination of fruit you prefer. I added a bit of Shaklee Performance , a natural pure hydration drink which hydrates better than water! They were a huge hit with my family and are super refreshing!  Ingredients: - Half of a watermelon, pureed - Performance Pure Hydration Drink , Lemon Lime - Assorted sliced fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, kiwi) - Juice of 1 lime Puree half of a watermelon, a handful of strawberries and the juice of 1 lime. Add 6 teaspoons of Performance (1 tsp per popsicle) and mix well.  Pour mixture into popsicle molds until half full and add sliced fruit.  Freeze for at least 6 hours and enjoy this hea...

We all know that drinking enough water is important to stay hydrated.  The water from your tap may look clean,  but exactly how safe is it?    The truth is, c hemicals that can be harmful to your health can actually turn up in the water your family  drinks. H eavy metals, industrial pollutants, pesticides�these harmful contaminants can  enter our water supplies and have the potential to create long-term health challenges.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the water we drink is responsible  for up to 20% of lead exposure in humans . And an EPA report demonstrates that at least  13% of the nation�s water treatment systems have violated the Safe Drinking Water Act in  each of the past five years. I spent some time researching the drinking water contaminants listed on the EPA's website. Here's what could be lurking in your drinking water: Heavy Metals - (Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium) Source: Corrosion of household ...

We love these little quinoa patties! They are perfect for lunch or together with a side of veggies. The best part is, you can be creative and use whatever toppings you prefer. Enjoy! Ingredients: - 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature - 3 eggs, beaten - 1/2 tsp salt (or more depending on taste) - 1 tsp pepper - 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives (or cilantro) - 1 onion, finely chopped - 1/3 cup cheddar cheese (you can experiment with different types of cheese) - 4 large garlic cloves, crushed - 1 cup panko break crumbs (plus more if needed) - water, if needed - olive oil 1.  Combine cooked quinoa , eggs, and salt in a medium bowl.  Stir in chives, onion, cheese, and garlic.  Add the bread crumbs and allow to sit for a minute, to absorb some of the moisture. Err on the moist side, so you don't get an overly dry patty.  Add more bread crumbs or water at this point as needed.   2.  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cooking patties 7-10 ...

Our family loves these delicious banana chocolate chip muffins! I recently revised this recipe to make it healthier yet still taste good :) Enjoy!   Ingredients:  - 1 cup unbleached flour - 1/2 cup Shaklee Instant Protein (all natural & non-GMO)* - 1 cup oats - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 cup organic ground flaxseed - 1 egg - 2 Tbsp. oil - 2 Tbsp. organic cane sugar - 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. milk - 4 ripe bananas, mashed - dark chocolate chips (optional) Combine flour, protein, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flaxseed.  In a large bowl, beat egg, oil, sugar, milk and mashed bananas. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Mix in desired amount of dark chocolate chips.  Line muffin tins with large baking cups. I use "If you Care" unbleached, chorine & toxin free baking cups. I found them at my local Whole Foods and Sprouts supermarket and they are amazing! You don't need to use any extra oil and the...

Hi everyone! It's last call for our Join FREE Shaklee Special  which ends today (May 31st).  If you are looking for ways to improve your health naturally, then I welcome you to take advantage of this amazing deal!  Here are a few frequently asked questions: What is a Shaklee membership?   A Shaklee membership gives you 15-25% off all products, for life! The membership usually costs $19.95 (no renewal fees) but is waived until May 31st with any purchase. After placing an order, you will receive your own myshaklee website where you can place orders, receive discounts, have access to a library of health information, and amazing referral benefits so you can earn even more discounts towards your orders!  Are there monthly minimum requirements? No! Our lifetime membership has no minimum requirements. What products do you offer? All Shaklee products are natural, no artificial ingredients, and non-toxic. To learn more about the Shaklee difference, read my post HERE...

Ladies...this post is for you!! Since National Women's Health week was just a few days ago, I thought i'd share with you these great tips from Dr. Jamie McManus (Chair of Medical Affairs, Health Science, & Education at Shaklee Corporation), for keeping your bones strong and healthy! When you think about getting healthy, what comes to mind first? If you are like most Americans, you first think about losing weight or maybe trying to eat less fat to lower cholesterol levels. While these are both important, in my opinion there is probably nothing more critical to your health than having strong bones! Your skeleton holds you up and together. The 236 bones that make up your skeleton anchor your muscles in place and protect your vital organs�including your brain. And did you know your skeleton completely replaces itself every 12 months or so? That�s right�the cells of your bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt again. Your highest bone density is reached in your 20s�af...

We celebrated Earth Day a few days ago so I thought I should post about an official "Earth Day" product, Basic H ! Many of you are already using or have been asking about Basic H and the rest of Shaklee's all natural, non-toxic cleaning products . Did you know that Basic H was one of the very first nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners?  Here are the top 10 reasons to love Basic H!!! 1. Stop living in a toxic home Some of the most questionable chemicals used regularly in household products are ammonia, chlorine bleach, phenol, butyl cellosolve, and formaldehyde�all of which can be found under your kitchen sink.    Basic H2  is nontoxic and safe for your family. 2. Everything and the kitchen sink Basic H2 cleans it all from  kitchens and bathrooms to appliances, woodwork, mirrors, painted walls, and floors� it even does windows .   So, toss those single-purpose cleaners like sink and tile cleaners.  Mix � teaspoon in 16 oz. of water  in a Get ...