Quick Dessert: Organic Sprouted Fruit and Nut Bread

Manna Sprouted  Fruit & Nut Bread

Have you thought of Sprouted Fruit & Nut Manna Bread, as an alternative dessert?  Manna Bread has a cake-like consistency, and lends itself well to a quick, sit-down dessert. One, two ounce slice contains 6 grams of fiber.

When you don’t feel like another piece of fruit, or a slice of bread with jam and nut butter, or you no longer eat baked goods with added sugar, why not try sprouted bread.

Just cut yourself a slice of this delicious, healthy bread, and enjoy.  It’s  very sweet on its own, but you can add topping if you prefer.  Jam, yogurt, sliced cheese, nut butter, or whatever suits your taste buds. Continue reading “Quick Dessert: Organic Sprouted Fruit and Nut Bread”

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

MANGO, ORANGE, GINGER SMOOTHIE

Something sweet and delicious can also be healthy.  The Mango, Orange, and Ginger Smoothie serves up a helping of antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals.

Plants produce these protective chemicals to protect themselves, and can also protect humans against diseases.  The recipe is from the NY Times.

SMOOTHIE HEALTH BENEFITS

Mangoes contain over 20 vitamins and minerals, fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, calcium phosphorus, magnesium, iron and zinc.  There are 100 calories in one cup of mangoes.  Continue reading “Tropical Smoothie Recipe”

The Robot Suitcase: No Muscle Needed

The Robot Suitcase Takes The Work Out of Traveling

The latest invention to take the work out of traveling, is the robot suitcase.  Named, “The Hop”, it requires no carrying, and uses a bluetooth signal on your smart phone to move alongside you.

The Hop suitcase is another modern convenience that takes the muscle out of daily living.  Electric knives, can openers, popcorn makers, peelers, and all sorts of kitchen gadgets require little effort.  Just plug it in and go. Continue reading “The Robot Suitcase: No Muscle Needed”

Exercise of the Month: October 2012

Exercise: Pilates Hundred

PILATES HUNDRED

Type: Body Weight Exercise

Muscles Worked: Abdominals

Equipment: Exercise Mat

Correct Form: Keep your torso still, as your arms move.  Don’t squeeze your chin onto your chest, or thrust your chin toward the ceiling.  Leave space between your chin and your chest as if you’re holding a tennis ball under your chin. Continue reading “Exercise of the Month: October 2012”