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Easy, No-Cook Foods

Thanks for joining me again today! Today, I’m going to give you some of my favorite easy, no-cook foods, and some recipes that will take you no time at all in the kitchen. I try to start every morning with a fresh homemade smoothie. It’s fast (preparation takes about five minutes), and filling. And, you […]

Superfoods for Skin

Thank you for joining me for more skin tips! In this post, we’re going to talk about superfoods, and why they’re so good for you! First of all, you may be asking yourself, ‘What is a superfood?’ Superfoods are nutrient-dense, whole foods that have high amounts of micronutrients, mainly vitamins and minerals that we need […]

Superfoods

Thank you for joining me for more heart health tips! Today, I am going to talk about superfoods, and why they’re so good for you! First of all, you may be asking yourself, ‘What is a Superfood?’ Superfoods are nutrient-dense, whole foods that have high amounts of micronutrients and other unique compounds that have incredible […]

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 plays an essential role in the metabolic system that produces energy from carbohydrates and fats. It is also a co-factor for reactions that convert other vitamins to active forms. Certain enzymes that act as antioxidants depend on vitamin B2, and this vitamin is critical to iron utilization in the body.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

itamin B1, or thiamin, is an essential co-factor for enzyme reactions that control energy and glucose metabolism. It also plays a role in the synthesis of genetic building blocks like nucleic acids, DNA and RNA.

Folate

Folate plays an essential role in enzyme reactions that control DNA metabolism and amino acid metabolism. The chemical reactions that control cell division are particularly dependent on folate, especially for cells that divide rapidly.

6 Nutrients You May Not Be Getting Enough Of

With weight loss on many a woman’s brain, limiting calories and certain types of food can mean not getting your fill of essential vitamins and minerals. While maintaining a healthy weight is important for optimum health, make sure your diet includes these important nutrients as well.

200-Calorie-Fix Program Launch

Are you looking to get in shape for summer fast? Are you wondering how to ditch the diets and lose weight on a healthy eating plan instead? The answer might be a new healthy eating program that I created based on a survey among the SkinnyChef.com readers in December 2011.