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Healthy Lifestyle and safe supplementation

As April approaches we start thinking of Earth Day, as we reflect on what we can do for our planet in April and every month I thought we'd look at the concept of Stewardship. According to Wikipedia.org : "Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can be applied to the environment and nature,[1][2] economics,[3][4] health,[5] property,[6] information,[7] theology,[8] etc." A steward is someone who looks after, has responsibility, accountability, and care for the property of others. A steward is you. We are each stewards of our planet, our community, or finances, health, the information we pass along, and more. I

Meatless Monday - Mezze Bowl with Cranberry Compote and Za’atar Chickpeas by Purple Carrot

Follow My Blog with Bloglovin I never thought I'd get into meatless and cheeseless dishes, yet here I am! Truth be told I crave them!! Now don't get me wrong, sometimes I want a good burger or steak (gasp), but I love the freshness and flavor combinations that are available for whole food, plant based foods(WFPB). We choose WFPB because of the health benefits and we see a secondary benefit to the environment. Mainly, we just like it. You don't have to become Vegan or even Vegetarian to add more fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and legumes into your diet. That's why we decided to try Purple Carrot, a Vegan meal delivery service. It was a way for us to add more whole food, plant based

Are You Investing in your IRA(H)

IRAH You’ve heard of an IRA, but have you heard of an IRAH? An IRAH is your Individual Retirement Account for Health. Think about it: all the money and prudent planning in the world can’t help someone who has not invested in his health. As you grow older and navigate your Prime-Time, there is no better way to ensure you can enjoy the years ahead than by taking care of yourself. Remember this: Life span is different than Health Span. Your goal should not be to just live a long time and accept the “consequences” of age. Many people these days would rather accept the fact that they feel sick and tired all the time as “getting old.” So, as you prepare to develop and “contribute” regularly to you

Shaklee Care

Learn more about the Non-profit arm of Shaklee, helping others during times of Natural Disasters. If you would like to contribute to Shaklee Cares email me at lisa@yieldingaction.com Here is a sheet of suggested donations

Get Clean Starter Kit

Get Clean Starter Kit watch the video.

What to Look for In a Supplement

How do you choose a high quality supplement? What do you look for? Click here for the full document.

The Importance of Fiber

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child Fiber, the stringy stuff that holds fruits and vegetables together, is also found in seeds and in the outer covering of grain, called bran. Bran is the part of the grain that is ground up and used in whole wheat flour and whole grain cereal, but is removed from white flour. Simply put, fiber is found in the flesh of fresh, whole, natural foods and plays an important role in the overall health of your body. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble: Insoluble fiber helps move waste through the intestines so it can be easily eliminated from the body. This type of fiber is