Don’t be a Fish out of Water…Stay Hydrated!

For some reason I keep coming in contact with people whom dislike water. What??? How can someone not like water; it has no taste, odor and it makes up more than 66% of our anatomy. Unless you want to start looking like a fish out of water, it is now more important than ever to stay hydrated.

Instead of masking the taste of water with sugary synthetic vitamins, try consuming some water-rich foods. The best part is we can satisfy our H2O needs while also gaining the other nutritional benefits from the foods as well.

Here are 3 of my favorite water-rich foods:

1. Watermelon- In my opinion the melon makes the summer! It also reduces the risk of heart disease, helps elevate the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and did you now it is also about 92% water? Watermelon is a highly concentrated source of the carotenoid antioxidant lycopene. And lycopene has been extensively researched and studied in humans for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Mmmm….makes me hungry just thinking about it.
2. Cucumbers-Not only does it soothe skin irritations, reduce skin swelling and help lower blood pressure, it is also approximately 95% water. Cucumbers are an excellent source of magnisium, potassium, dietary fiber and their juice is recommended for its silica content to improve the skins complexion and health. Plus when cucumbers are sliced, with peels they contain only 13 calories, making them a perfect naturally hydrating food!
3. Tomatoes- Are you a man looking to prevent prostate cancer? Well, grab yourself some tomatoes and get hydrated too because they are also approximately 93% water! These gems are great for promoting bone health and studies published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention show that tomatoes can also help prevent prostate cancer.

Now there’s no excuse, go refresh yourself! Brandi

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Recipe of the Week: Avocado and Tomato Salad

My favorite kind of raw recipes consist of simplicity. Because I am the only one in my house living a raw lifestyle, I am not about to spend a day in the kitchen cooking or should I say uncooking two meals! As a work at home mom I just don’t have a lot of time to mess with fancy lunches or dinners for myself so raw recipes like these are right up my alley!

Avocado and Tomato Salad

2Tbsp Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Organic Avocado sliced

1 pack Organic Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half

1 handful of Organic Baby Spinach

1 handful of Raw Organic Walnuts

Salt and Pepper to taste

Throw it all in a bowl and enjoy!

To find more healthy salads like the one mentioned above visit: http://goneraw.com

Do you have any avocado recipes you’d like to share?

Until next time,

Brandi

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Sorry Dell, I’m a Mac Girl Now!

Sorry for the delay in writing guys, my computer has been acting up this month and to my dismay I have had to put it rest after 6 inspiring years of partnership. I am sad to see it gone in the sense that my Dell spells comfort in my eyes. Oh well, I like to think of this experience as a new start!

On my search for a new laptop we decided to go for the Mac. Let me tell you it is phenomenal thus far and I am positive I haven’t even grasped 90% of it’s potential! What is even more cool the fact that our fancy computer is now a tax write off at the end of the year because I work from home.

Sorry Dell, I’m a Mac Girl Now!

Brandi

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Recipe of the Week: Bliss-full Blueberry Cheesecake

Courtesy of The Sunny Raw Kitchen, I found this rawesome Blueberry Cheesecake recipe. Elegant, Delicious, Healthy and best of all Simple. Who could ask for more?

No one said eating healthy has to be boring, so be sure to check out The Sunny Raw Kitchen for this tasty way to get your antioxidant punch for the day! In a rush, no worries there is another way of getting those powerful fruits in your diet!

Uri Life’s Beyond Berries is the perfect way to get those same wholesome Blueberries in less than 30 seconds. Just mix the nutrient dense powder in with some water, juice or yogurt and Voila! PLUS you will be getting an extra 15 Antioxidant Rich Fruits and Berries, 83+ Active Enzymes and Fulvic Minerals, and 22 Resilient Living Probiotics!

Click here to try some samples of Uri Life’s Beyond Berries.

Hope you have an antioxidant-filled holiday weekend!

Brandi

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Recipe of the week: Chia Fresca 2.0

As promised, thanks to Yardsnacker, I found a rawsome Chia Seed recipe! I made this yesterday for my daughter and I before her baseball game…can you say YUM!

Because “healthy eating” is apparently a new thing here in RI, I had to order my Chia on the internet from Matt Monarch’s website, http://therawfoodworld.com. I believe it was under $10 for a pound, will have to double check on that!

Obviously making Chia Fresca 2.0 everyday is a bit on the expensive side so I will continue to drink Uri Life’s The Feast while I find different ways to incorporate this amazing seed into my diet.

Enjoy!

Brandi

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