Aloe Vera

I follow & subscribe to lots of health 'foodies' & same health lifestyle as myself. Rawganic posted this today. A great picture of the wonders this beauty of a plant can do. 

I personally love putting into smoothies, especially detox ones. My kids love aloe vera juice mixed with their favourite fresh juices. 

If you haven't used aloe before, I encourage you to research the uses & benefits for yourself & give it a try. It's easy to grow yourself, & lives well inside during cold months!

Canola Oil: It's not good for you

Came across a great article on canola oil, outlining all the reasons it's bad for you. In my home we avoid it like the plague. We purchase oils & products containing: olive oil, coconut, avocado, etc. When we buy the oils themselves they are of course, organic, virgin cold-pressed. I teach my kids when it comes to food it you can't read it, pronounce it or recognise, the ingredient don't buy it. Canola is one of the forbidden ingredients, made from rapeseed, using a gasoline by product to turn it into canola. Like the article says "there is no such thing as a canola plant", so why do we consume the oil. People are NOT EDUCATED! The majority of people are sheep! Eating what they are told, what the FDA says is safe, false advertising, etc, the list goes on & on.

 People MUST educate themselves on what they are eating!

http://www.naturalnews.com/043948_canola_oil_hidden_health_dangers_food_bar.html

Food is the Cure

What you put in is what your going to get out...

If you put in junk, you're going to feel like junk! We are a nutrient devoid nation. Fast food, soda, sports drinks, junk food, all which are void of proper nutrition, well any nutrition really. People need to get back to what our ancestors ate. Whole foods, raw fruits & veggies; unprocessed foods, organic natural foods, foods in season & locally grown. 

In the last 50 years processed food has taken over the shelves. So many chemicals, artificial ingredients, preservatives have been put into food that there is no real nutrition. 

Go to your local farmers market, buy in season organic produce then wash & eat! You'll not only be eating healthier, you'll be supporting your local farmers. 

I'm a firm believer that food is medicine, it's the cure to everything. You eat healthy, you will be healthy. 

I'll say it over & over, proper food & nutrition is key.