I know that many people take fish oil supplements these days so I thought you would all appreciate these 2 simple guidelines: Fish oil supplements should actually NOT smell fishy. After taking fish oil supplements, you ideally should NOT experience burping reminiscent of said oil. **Also, make sure you are storing your supplements properly and [...]
All posts for the month February, 2011
FYI – Fish Oil Supplements
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 28, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/fyi-fish-oil-supplements/
Giveaway Winner Announced
And the winner of the giveway is Nikki of STYLE & CHARM! Congrats Nikki!! Your fruitilicious package will be arriving soon! Hope you enjoy… I predict the mango will be your favorite too! :) HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 25, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/crispy-green-giveaway-winner/
Heart Health in a Nutshell
February is American Heart Month so I thought I would pass on some healthy tips from Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, author of Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease. Heart Health in a Nutshell: What Walnuts Can Do for You By Janet Bond Brill Ph.D. R.D., LDN [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 23, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/heart-health-in-a-nutshell/
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling (aka oil swishing) is an ancient Ayurvedic healing practice, which is said to have many possible positive effects on overall health. And it’s really quite simple… How to: After brushing teeth, slowly swish about 1 tablespoon of oil (warm/room temperature) around your mouth for 2 to 20 minutes. Make an effort not to [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 22, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/oil-pulling/
Crispy Green Giveaway!
Crispy Green’s freeze-dried fruit snacks are shockingly delicious. I say “shockingly” because when I saw “freeze-dried” I didn’t expect such delicious flavor…flavor SO similar to the actual piece of fruit! After trying several of the varieties (all tasty), the mango is definitely my favorite. The full choice of flavors include: Fuji Apple, Asian Pear, Banana, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 18, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/crispy-green-giveaway/
Natural Antacids
Put away those TUMS and try some of these little natural wonders. Deglycerized Licorice aka DGL can be an excellent solution to heartburn, acid reflux, upset stomach, and even ulcers. This natural alternative (to antacids and acid-blocking drugs) helps inhibit excess acid secretion, increases blood flow to gastric mucosal cells, promotes the secretion of the [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 16, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/natural-antacids/
Mayan Chocolate Truffles
Since today is definitely a day of chocolate, I wanted to share this incredible sounding recipe from nourished kitchen. True to the website’s namesake, this recipe is made up of truly nourishing, whole food ingredients. Hope you enjoy: RUSTIC MAYAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES If you haven’t seen this website before, I am really excited to pass [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 14, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/mayan-chocolate-truffles/
Have a Lovely Weekend!
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Posted by All Natural Annie on February 11, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/have-a-lovely-weekend/
Undebatably Unnatural
On my way to work this morning, I was reading how new research has raised concerns about a link between drinking diet soda and an increased incidence of stroke/heart attack. Specifically, the findings were that there was a 48% higher risk of stroke or heart attack among those who drank diet soda every day compared [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/undebatably-unnatural/
Quote of the Day
“The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” ~Henry Miller {via} I’m going to make it a point to slow down today… What about you? *A very, very Happy Birthday to my good friend and fellow blogger, Alleen of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 9, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/quote-of-the-day-37/
Natural Heartburn Reducers
Oatmeal Ginger Applesauce Try one or all three if you experience occasional, mild heartburn. Combining them would actually not be that weird at all and probably quite tasty. {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 6, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/3-heartburn-reducers/
Happy Friday!
a creative mint never fails to have such beautiful images… I especially like this shot right now because we were seeing lemon trees everywhere in San Fran. Wouldn’t it be great to have a fruit tree in your yard? Maybe you already do… {via} HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 4, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/happy-friday-6/
Tea Time
While we were in San Fran, we fell in love with SAMOVAR, a tranquil tea lounge in the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens. For our week’s stay, we made it a late afternoon/early evening ritual to go to the lounge to try out a different pot of tea each time. It was just so relaxing and [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 3, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/tea-time/
A Daily Dose of Lucy
I used to watch I Love Lucy almost every day when I was a kid. I think I need to get back into that habit because she is just SO classically and wonderfully funny. Laughter truly is one of the best medicines, don’t you think? Hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with lots of [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 2, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/a-daily-dose-of-lucy/
UV Rays in the Nail Salon?!
If you’re ultra concerned about ultra violet rays then you might want to know about exposure in an unexpected and untalked about place – the nail salon. Yep, those trusty dryers of colorful finger paint very often emit UV rays. How can you tell? Pretty simple – if you’re seeing fluorescent light emitted then it’s [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 1, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/02/uv-rays-in-the-nail-salon/
