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COCONUT FLOUR PIZZA CRUST with M ozzarella, S pinach & T omatoes as Toppings   INGREDIENTS - 1 cup egg whites 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Toppings:  • tomato sauce  • mozzarella  • garlicky spinach  • tomatoes  • whatever your heart desires  RECIPE - 1) Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix until smooth. Let batter rest 10 minutes (this allows for the coconut flour to absorb the eggs).  2) Heat a small skillet over medium high heat; pour half of the crust batter into the skillet and cook until it's solid and golden underneath. Flip and cook another minute or two, until firm.  3) Remove crust from the pan and repeat with remaining batter. (You can, alternatively, make one large crust in a large pan, however it will be more difficult to flip).  4) Preheat oven to 400 F. Transfer crusts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and top with ...

 TOP STRESS BUSTING SECRET FOR BETTER SLEEP  by - KIRSTY GALLAGHER - Yoga & Meditation Teacher & Founder of Lunar Living from UK NADI SODHAN PRANAYAM Great for quieting the mind &  One of the best breathing techniques for insomnia. DO THIS ON YOUR BED BEFORE SLEEP STEP 1 -  Sit comfortably & allow your left hand to rest on your left knee. Tuck in first two fingers of your right hand. Ring & little finger will be used to close left nostril & thumb to close the right. STEP 2 -  Apply a slight amount of pressure (it doesn't need to be much) to the edge of the nostril to close it. Take a few comfortable rounds of breath to begin with, just noticing the natural flow of your breath. STEP 3 -  Take a deep inhale, exhale fully and at the end of your exhale close the right nostril with the thumb. Fully inhale through the left nostril. At the top of your inhale, close the left nostril with your little and ring fingers and release your ...

Rondi lost 213 lbs! For most of her life, Rondi Neuven flirted with diets but could never rein in her appetite.  At 363 pounds, “I decided to start listening to my body,” recalls the Alberta executive assistant, 49.  She began trading processed junk for smoothies and salads , hoping to find options that would kill her hunger.  Down a quick 12 pounds, she kept at it. “I made tiny changes, instinctively eating whole plant foods 80% of the time.” Eventually, Rondi discovered Dr. Greger, “and it was like, ‘Wow! Now I see why it worked so well,’” she says. “ My desire for large quantities hasn’t changed, but it’s okay to eat serving after serving of salad or fruit. I feel so satisfied! ”  Rondi once needed half a dozen OTC meds a day to control chronic heartburn, joint pain, insomnia and more.  “I got off all of that—and I lost 213 pounds! ” Find Rondi at @harness_the_hangry  What Dr. Michael Greger says about this Weight Loss Plan Want to get a total-bod...

  Teri Story - Teri dropped 64 lbs! For years, Teri Yunus’ knee caused near constant pain . “It would get so bad, I’d fall down ,” recalls the retired nurse practitioner, 61.  Hearing that a plant-based diet might help her lose weight, ease inflammation and avoid surgery, she made the switch. “For someone used to the drive-thru, it was quite a change—but soup made the transition easier,” she says. “I could make a big pot with any veggies, beans and spices I had on hand.”  She loved that it was familiar food with no tricky recipes to learn . “ Within two weeks , the weight was just falling off me and my knee pain was gone.”  Teri says she’s living proof that plants heal and slim. All told, the Michigan grandmother shed 64 pounds . https://healthupwithteri.com/ https://www.facebook.com/teri.yunus https://www.plantbaseddoctors.org/teri-yunus Dr. Elson Haas Says - The most famous detox doctor of America has a new weapon against fat & poor health: hearty, soul-warming...

No one ever wants a pesky cold—especially not now, when every cough and sneeze is suspect. Yet CDC researchers say this season’s rhinoviruses are spreading fast, and many of us will battle at least one stuffy-headed cold in the next few months.  The good news: These study-proven healers can help you shake off even miserable symptoms in record time Dip into carrot soup Chicken noodle has been the go-to remedy, but sipping a cup of carrot ginger soup daily when you’re sniffly could help you recover 60% faster plus cut risk of future colds in half. University of Connecticut scientists says, carrots orange pigment (beta-carotene) strengthens and heals the membranes lining airways, so viruses find it difficult to spread. While ginger lowers down the symptom-triggering inflammation more effectively than painkillers. Add this to nasal rinse Are you fighting cold. Then just use a saline nasal rinse once daily. This will help you breathe more easily. University of Pennsylvania researchers a...

  The sudden desire for specific foods can be your body’s way of signaling a hidden nutrient deficiency, new research reveals. Thankfully, science backed tricks make it easy to pass temptations by—without feeling deprived! Crave SALTY? Pour yourself a glass, fast Almost none of us have a salt deficiency, so why are chips, fries and pretzels top cravings? “We often crave salty foods when we’re thirsty and dehydrated,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., D.N.M., author of Food Fix. Indeed, University of California scientists recently proved salt cravings are your body’s way of tricking you into replenishing H2O—by making you feel thirstier. The simple fix: The moment you feel a craving, down 8 oz. of water, tea or a spritzer. Cornell University findings suggest the trick could quash salt cravings almost instantly. Crave CREAMY? Just add a side dish “A sudden desire for creamy mac and cheese or nachos may be your body’s way of letting you know you have a calcium deficiency,” says Dr. ...

 How can I avoid injuries, aches and pains when I’m both working and working out from home? BY - Peter Levidis, a certified athletic therapist. In our practice, we’ve seen a spike in injuries in three main areas: • Neck & shoulders • Hips and back • Chronic overuse of muscles & joints. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from these common injuries, aches & pains. Neck and shoulders - We tend to hold a lot of tension in our upper body when we’re anxious. If you’re also logging too many hours hunched over a laptop and then attempting an upper-body strength routine, it can add up to considerable strain in the neck and shoulders.  Here’s how to minimize the pain.  Ensure your computer setup is ergonomically sound and that you take two-minute-movement breaks for every 20 minutes of sitting.  Make sure your training program includes a lot of pulling exercises to improve your posture and upper back strength. Plenty of at-home workouts are too heavily...