6 Ways to Naturally Boost your Energy

  

Throughout the day many people feel exhausted during a hectic day. Fortunately, there are many foods that can make you feel an energy boost without having to run for caffeine or any expensive energy boosting supplements. These are foods that you can pick up the next time you are at the supermarket.
    Firstly, dark chocolate is known to boost energy levels and is perfect for when you are craving something sweet. Dark chocolate contains theobromine which has a similar affect to caffeine and is full of antioxidants. Try to stay away from milk chocolate if you are feeling lethargic day because it will only take away your energy and have you feeling worse. Dark chocolate can be found in chocolate bars, squares, or with fruit inside.
    Secondly, make sure to always keep a bottle of water with you. Being dehydrated can make you feel drained and worse. It can also cause headaches and cause you to lose focus as well. Our most important organs such as the liver and kidneys depend on water to function. Hence, it is essential that you keep drinking 8 glasses of water each day. If you don’t like the taste of water alone try adding lemon or your favorite fruit.
    Thirdly, eggs are full of protein and are vital to our bodies. They are high in B-vitamins, omega-3 fats, and Vitamin E. People experience better energy levels when they eat protein and eggs are also low on calories. They are versatile and can be eaten any way that you desire. You can add spinach, tomatoes, peppers, and a dash of salt to add flavor to your eggs. Add eggs to your morning breakfast to avoid feeling weary throughout the day.
    Additionally, spinach can also help boost energy levels and contains calcium, potassium and iron and more. If you want to add a daily dose of spinach you can add it to your salad, eggs, smoothies or just about any meal throughout the day.
    Furthermore, lentils help maintain energy levels. It is low in both fat and calories and high in magnesium. Magnesium is crucial for many biochemical reactions in the body that help to regulate metabolism, heart, muscle and nerve functions. This allows the body to function at its best so that you can stay energized throughout the day.
   Another great way to boost your energy that does not involve food is simply exercising. Although, it may sound strange and it might be the last thing you want to do when you are exhausted exercising is proven to boost your energy levels. Even taking a brisk walk or taking the stairs instead of the elevator are small ways to make you feel more alert and productive throughout the day.
   Overall, all of these foods are simple and natural ways to add boost your energy levels throughout the day without having to run of a cup of coffee. Most of these foods can added to another meal or can be eaten alone. Pick up one of these foods the next time you go the supermarket. Enjoy!

Healthy Tips To Keep Healthy During The Fall

With the fall season fast approaching you may want to consider some healthful tips to keep your health and wellness in tip top shape.  One of the first things you may want to consider during this season is to keep yourself nourish with proper nutrients. Fall is a time of year which can compromise your immune system with the weather change. You will want to incorporate plenty of vegetables and fruit that are great sources of vitamins and minerals. Especially vitamins A, C, E, calcium and minerals like selenium, magnesium and zinc which can help to build a much stronger immune system to resist most viruses like cold or flu.

Good Sources of A, C, E

Vitamin A: Liver, green vegetables, carrot, apricot

Vitamin C: Kale, cauliflower, lemon, orange, and grapefruit

Vitamin E: Soybean oil, and seed oils

Exercise
Exercise is important all through the year, but can help you get in shape for the winter months. If you exercise by walking outdoors, it may be time to locate other places you can walk that are protected from harsh winter weather. Indoor shopping malls are great places to walk and often have walkers clubs that offer discounts.

Include probiotics in your diet. Probiotics like kefir help your immune system and gastrointestinal system to stay in proper balance.

Get vitamin D from sunlight. Day time is getting shorter, but try to get enough benefit from sunlight at least 15 minutes a day.

Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated during the fall and winter months will help to keep your skin moisturize

Get outdoors for peace of mind. Often when the season changes and the weather is colder we tend to stay indoors. The crisp air is actually a time to de-stress and get moving.

Drink plenty of tea to warm up for the cooler temperatures. Green tea and black tea contain antioxidants that help ward off diseases during flu season so you can remain healthy and active as the season shifts.

Dress for the season to stay healthy. Proper attire and accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) that cut down on bulk but still allow for warmth make going outdoors during the fall more enjoyable.

DIY Pamper Treatments for Summer

           

Pampering4life is all about pampering every aspect of your life, mind, body, and soul. I understand it may be hard to truly indulge in every facet due to time or money constraints so I want to introduce you to simple DIY pamper treatments that can do wonders for all three aspects that we promise to improve!

 

The first step of the treatment is a scrub because we all know at a spa you are usually being rubbed down with some lavish exfoliating scrub! Not only do these types of scrubs get rid of that dry, rough, scaly skin but it helps to awaken your senses, open up your pores, and get them ready to absorb the rest of the nutrients you will be adding to your skin throughout the next pampering treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a simple recipe for a DIY scrub:

 

·         2 cups of raw Sugar

·         1 cup of Coffee

·         ½ cup of finely ground Coconut

·         2 cups of Coconut Oil

 

Once you have all your ingredients collected you then:

 

·         Mix all of your ingredients together in a big bowl

·         Stir until evenly combined

·         Scoop into a clean glass jar

·         Take a big scoop and spread onto rough areas such as legs, arms, stomach, elbows, knees, shoulders, feet, and even your back

·         Rub the scrub into your skin firmly

·         After two minutes of scrubbing rinse off

 

This scrub is an extremely effective way to exfoliate the skin and the Coconut Oil will act as a natural moisturizer in the process. The ingredient coffee helps increase blood circulation and can actually fade that unsightly cellulite!

 

This scrub is an extremely effective way to exfoliate the skin and the Coconut Oil will act as a natural moisturizer in the process. The ingredient coffee helps increase blood circulation and can actually fade that unsightly cellulite!

 

You may feel oily after this first step but you can fix this by soaking in a large tub with hot water. Add your favorite essential oils such as lavender or jasmine and soak away all your worries. The next step of the DIY Pamper is the moisturizer to seal in all the nutrients just infused into your skin! You could grab some Coconut Oil and Vitamin E Oil and follow these steps:

 

·         In a medium bowl add 1 cup Extra Virgin Coconut Oil with 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

·         Using a hand mixer whip you ingredients together in a bowl

·         Continue to mix for about 7-8 minutes or until you have a creamy consistency

·         Pour your mixture into a clean glass jar

·         Scoop a bit out and go to town with slathering it all over your body!

 

These two ingredients are great for your skin and they help lock in hydration. They are also far cheaper than buying new moisturizer every couple months! So next time you feel you need to really relax and take in some you time try these simple DIY pamper treatments, your body will thank you!

 

 

 

 

Chia Seed Comeback: The Healthy Alternative

Everyone hears at some point in their lives that “your body is a temple” and most of the time this comment gets brushed off without the importance of the saying truly being grasped. Your body is something sacred and it’s the only one you have so you need to be good to it and only put the best nutrients in it! Another super food that is making its way into many recipes is the Chia seed. This seed is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Although this seed may be firmly planted in our minds, as the seeds that gave life to the gag gift know as the chia pet, it is now becoming a top choice food of the health conscious.

 

Chia seeds are making a come back in the year 2013 and people can reap the many health benefits by adding them to their diets. Chia is the richest vegetable source for omega 3 fatty acid. It has up to 10 times the oil of most other grains and up to twice the protein. These oils are essentials for the absorption of vitamins A, B, E and K. Chia is also rich in calcium and the mineral boron, which aids in the absorption of calcium.

 

Chia seeds are also ideal when it comes to weight loss being that they reduce food cravings by preventing some of the food that you eat from getting absorbed into your system. The blockage of calorie absorption makes them a great diet helper. They can also improve your diet and health goals by making you feel fuller faster. This is because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel.

 

Athletes especially can benefit from utilizing this helpful seed because the “chia gel” that is formed can hydrate the body. They are a fast and easy way to add energy to your body without adding extra fat. This energy source for athletes won’t weigh you down or feel heavy in your stomach after eating them. People with diabetes can also indulge in this seed and receive benefits. Chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar. It is clear chia seeds are making a comeback and should definitely be considered when choosing new health foods.

 

Here are some great ways to enjoy chia seeds:

 

They can be eaten raw. (They have a nice “nutty” flavor.)

 

They can be soaked in fruit juice (in Mexico, they call this “chia fresca”).

 

They’re perfect in porridges and puddings.

 

They make an ideal addition to baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.

Pampering4life Juicing For Health: Iron Plus

Are you low on your energy? Are you anemic? Looking for a way to feel good, increase your mood, and improve your immune system? This is an incredible drink, especially for the women suffering or prone to anemia and low iron levels. You will be loaded with high content of folic acid, magnesium, vitamins C and E, as well as iron all included in this amazing juice.

1 beet with top
2 kale leaves
1/2 cup broccoli florets with stems
4 carrots
1 apple, cut into wedges

Alternate feeding the ingredients into the juicer and enjoy!!!

5 Easy Steps To Looking Younger

Here are 5 simple things you can do to make you not only feel younger and more energized but you'll keep yourself looking great too! 1. Maintain a balanced diet. Nothing makes me feel worse than eating unhealthy. Stay away from fast food joints like McDonalds. If you've ever watched the documentary "Supersize Me" you'll know exactly what kind of affect this junk food has on your energy level, not to mention how crappy it's going to make you feel after you eat it. Keep a good diet and you'll feel great inside and out. Think about a Vitamin E supplement - this is the hair, skin, and nail vitamin. 2. Exercise just 15 minutes a day. Keeping your body physically fit is proven to not only make you look a lot better but you'll live longer too. For a lot of people, aging means less activity and more sitting around. Don't let this happen to you! The more you age the more activity you should be injecting into your life. Exercise is the perfect way to do just that. You don't have to exercise for a long time, a brisk 15 minute walk every day should be enough to keep you feeling fresh and energized every day. A big problem I used to have with exercise is it was hard for me to stay motivated. One of the ways I got around that was I got an exercise buddy to exercise with. You probably know at least one person in your life that exercises on at least a weekly basis. Ask them if you can partner with them so you can keep each other motivated. This won't work with someone who isn't already exercising, they will most likely just keep you from exercising yourself when they're having a bad day (tried that, didn't work!). 3. Think about teeth whitening. Especially if you're a coffee drinker or you enjoy red wine or tea from time to time. These kinds of drinks can really yellow your teeth slowly but surely over time. Luckily this problem is easily solved. Ask your dentist if you really want to get some professional teeth whitening or consider an over the counter product like Crest Whitestrips. 4. Get a good night's sleep. Getting a bad night's sleep can do plenty of damage to your youthful look. You wake up groggy, your eyes puff up, and your face sags like saddle bags. Always be sure to get a good night's sleep at night by allowing yourself enough time to sleep. 8 hours is the perfect amount of time, anything less and you're cutting yourself short. 5. Keep out of the sun or when you have to get in the sun use a quality sun screen. The sun is known to damage the skin pretty much more than anything. It's the prime cause to premature aging and wrinkles. Consider it your greatest enemy! When you have to go out in the sun (like taking your family to the beach) invest in a quality sunscreen with plenty of SPF protection. Use it generously around your face and body. 


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