Be Well: Healthy Life

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This is too cool!

How To Grow Loofah Sponges & 9 Brilliant Ways To Use Them Grow loofah gourds and turn them into sponges. It's so easy and you'll be able to grow more natural sponges than you'll ever need.

I usually don't post stuff like this, but this was a good one. Which would you choose? I'll post my answer in the comments. ;)

Do you know the difference between cacao and cocoa? Check this out, it might surprise you!

Is Your Chocolate Real? Cacao vs Cocoa: What You Need To Know... Are you actually eating real chocolate? The disappointing answer is most likely not.

Concerned about GMOs in your food? Read this!

Are you concerned about GMOs in your food? If so, watch out for these ingredients! http://www.justlabelit.org/about-ge-foods-center/gmo-crop-history/

It's always good to know what you're putting in your body...

Lead and Cadmium in Food | As You Sow Responding to published research showing high levels of heavy metals in commonly eaten food items, As You Sow began extensive independent laboratory testing of 42 chocolate products for lead and cadmium. We found that 26 of the chocolate products (~62%) contain lead and/or cadmium at levels in which…

AMERICAN products being labeled for GMO inclusion in Europe. So...why exactly aren't we doing this here too???

Check out all the American products that label the presence of GMOs in their products in Europe! If you have more photos email them to [email protected] and we will add them to the album.

Did you know chicken noodle soup has proven benefits when you're sick? With the seasonal snots running through our house, there was no better time for some home made chicken noodle soup. This is so easy, I got it ready and in the crock pot in just a few minutes and was ready by dinner.

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle

2lbs chicken breast
3 stalks celery
2 cups chopped fresh carrots
6 cups chicken broth
2 tbs EVOO
1 small onion (or 1tsp onion powder)
2 cloves crushed garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
Salt & Pepper to taste (I used about 1/4 tsp of each)
1 package egg noodles

1. Put chicken, carrots, celery, EVOO, and broth into large crock pot.
2. Add onions & garlic (or seasonings) and stir gently.
3. Salt & pepper
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken shreds easily
5. Boil egg noodles separately according to package directions.

Put noodles in bowl and top with soup for some serious home made goodness!

(Tip: I boiled the noodles separately because the first time I made this they dissolved in the crock. The crock gets super hot, and unless you've got a way to remove all the soup at serving time, I would just boil my noodles separately for best results.)

Most of all, I do yoga because so often I am tempted to slip into silly old patterns of fear and dissatisfaction with who I am, and yoga helps me develop the courage to face myself, and to face life.

Why I Don’t Do Yoga. Last year a friend of mine asked me why I did yoga. I had a hard time answering. I have many colleagues in the functional fitness world that “don’t believe in

An excellent dose of perspective...good quality ingredients don't mean healthy food by default. WE have to make good choices too. ;)

What 2,000 Calories Looks Like Even as restaurants talk about smaller portions, they continue to serve a full day's worth of calories in a single meal — or even a single dish.

Wow... It's hard to believe.

Are you aware of how the food we eat has changed in the last 20 years? One major change is the introduction of genetically engineered (GMO) foods into our food supply. Learn more about avoiding GMOs by choosing certified organic here: http://www.onlyorganic.org/get-facts