Sugar Overload?





I had a meeting today at the local rec center in town and there was a group of students there from a neighboring school. Every single teenager had a can of pop, a monster-sized energy drink, or a bottle of juice in their hands. What are we teaching out youth? I wanted to post this image of the sugar content in beverages. Calculate how many teaspoons of sugar you are consuming if you drink 3 bottles of pop a day!! Sugar feeds cancer cells and is a poison to the body; I don't know about you, but I'm sticking with my lemon water and herbal tea!! Read more about the negative health affects of sugar.


Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Spring Forward

Spring is almost here! We will soon be able to open windows and let the fresh air in! One of my detox clients yesterday was asking me about "clean" cleaning products. Here are some easy healthy non-toxic cleaning suggestions when you decide to do some Spring cleaning of your own!


Air it out! 

Opening up the windows can help get toxic air out and let fresh air in. Plants help detoxify the air by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen as well as eliminate many other harmful elements such as benzene and even formaldehyde from the air. For example NASA and ALCA did a study and found that English Ivy is great for removing Benzene and Peace Lilies are great for removing Formaldehyde. By using safe non-toxic cleaners and adding a few indoor plants you will be maintaining a much healthier household.

What you should always have handy-

● White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
● Fresh Lemons
● Baking Soda
● Olive Oil
● Coarse Kosher Salt
● Club Soda
● Essential Oils
● Newspapers
● Cheesecloth
● Spray Bottles (Preferably glass or BPA-Free)


Essential Oils are known for being very effective for their cleaning and fragrance properties. The majority of “green and organic” cleaning products use a combination of these essential oils. These oils when purchased last a very long time because they are highly concentrated. While high quality essential oils have many uses and are non-toxic never put them directly on your skin without diluting in carrier oil like olive oil first. The concentration of oils can cause irritation if not diluted. Only purchase 100% Essential Oil, never buy oils labeled “Fragrance Oil” or “Perfume Oil”.

● Essential Oils for Cleaning: Only purchase 100% Essential Oil. Lesser quality varieties contain additives. Tea Tree Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Oregano Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Clove Oil, Cinnamon Oil– These oils are very strong and are known for their antiseptic and medicinal properties. If testing for allergies dilute a drop in olive oil and test on wrist.


Floor Cleaner 
● ¼ Cup Vinegar
● 2 Cups Hot Water
● 10 Drops Lemon Oil
● 5 Drops Oregano Oil

Window Cleaner 
● 1 Lemon
● 2 Cups of Club Soda or Water
● Optional 5 drops of your favorite oil

Juice the lemon and mix with club soda or water.

Tip: Use a newspaper instead of a cloth to cut grime and prevent streaks.


Please contact me for more simple recipes using these ingredients for all purpose cleaners, air freshener spray, sink scrub, wood polish and more!
Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com

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 Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Cocoa Bites

Ingredients: 

 Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Organic Coconut Oil (I like Dr. Bronner's)
Dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate bar broken into pieces
Hemp seeds

 Combine ingredients for a super healthy-fat snack!! Tastes like an Almond Joy candy bar! 

 Health Benefits:

 Coconut Oil- hundreds of uses and benefits! 
Dark Chocolate- Helps prevent heart disease: Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavonoids protect cells from harmful molecules—called free radicals—that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.
Improve your mood: Stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.
Protect your skin: German researchers found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin’s hydration and complexion.


 Hemp seeds-Hemp seeds are a high quality complete protein and rich in the vitamin E and essential fatty acids: Omega 3, 6, and 9!!! They are very versitile and can be used on salads, in smoothies, as a crust for fish, in yogurt, and are one of the most nutrient dense of all other nuts and seeds!! 

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Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Olive Oil (Extra Virgin is Best)


It seems fitting to write about olive oil since I have been promoting it in the grocery stores!! Extra virgin olive oil is not processed with chemical or solvents like regular olive oil.  Be sure to check the bottle you have in your cupboard! 
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is generally the best oil for most recipes. It has many benefits, and has a unique flavor. Olive oil is made from the fruit of the olive tree. There are several types of olive oil and the type, in part, determines how the oil was made and what it should be used for in cooking or other genres.Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats; these healthy fats can help lower cholesterol, improve your immune system, and lower blood pressure. This healthy oil decreases inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, and has been shown to help improve bone health. 

Please note, olive oil cannot withstand high temperatures. It has a very low smoke point, and when it gets too hot some of its benefits are lost. Be sure to not let olive oil smoke. If you need oil for high temperature cooking, coconut oil is an excellent choice! Purchase extra virgin olive oil in a dark glass bottle because once exposed to light and air it can go rancid.
  

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Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Fearless Friday

The Journey- No matter where you are in your life right now remember to NEVER give up!! We are all meant to succeed in our own way. Actually LIVING is tough. We are all continually afraid to venture out and take risks. But why? There is always a solution to everything! If things do not work out get up and try again! I have this photo as the desktop on my laptop and read it every day. I am in charge of my life and the only way to make my dreams come true is to work hard EVERY day!! Cheers to a fearless Friday!!


Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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