Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.
FOCUS ON FIBER: How Much is Enough?
The average American only gets about half the amount of fiber they need everyday for their body to function optimally. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), fiber helps lower cholesterol and is important for the health of our digestive...
Date Posted: April 26, 2005
Combat Stress by Creating Your Own Oasis
Help your body and mind relax, and increase your sense of well-being, by creating a personalized comfort zone. Whether at home, work or when traveling, you can create your own oasis with these eight easy steps.Stress and anxiety can prematurely age...
Date Posted: March 30, 2005
Pineapples: The Healing Fruit of the Tropics (includes a recipe for Pina-Banana Orange Smoothie)
For a natural and tasty way to improve your health and boost your healing capacity, add fresh pineapple and pineapple juice to your diet. Pineapples are nutritionally packed members of the bromeliad family.
Date Posted: March 21, 2005
Be Nutrition Savvy: Seven Simple Ways to Eat Healthy (with Strawberry Orange Sorbet recipe)
The key to better health is learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy nutrients. The choices we make greatly affect our health. Making a few simple healthy and nutritious changes in our dietary choices can have a profound and positive...
Date Posted: March 16, 2005
10 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Immune System (with Banana Strawberry Power Smoothie recipe)
Stress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or...
Date Posted: March 09, 2005