Monday, January 31, 2011

Benefits of Phytonutrients!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Phytonutrients have been shown to have many health benefits for people. They have been credited with fighting cancer, boosting the immune system and reducing damage due to air pollution and environmental toxins.

I have many products with HIGH phytonutrients available. Just email me or check out my website at www.ececonsultants.com for more info.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Phytonutrients? Where Are They Found?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Phytonutrients are concentrated in the skins of fruits and vegetables. They give them their color, flavor, scent and protect produce from disease.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Improve Your Mood! Go Outside!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to researchers at the University of Essex in England, spending just 5 minutes in an outdoor activity is all you need to improve your mood and self-esteem. For the greatest mental health benefits spend your time outdoors near a body of water.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Watermelon Slushy!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To make a delicious watermelon slushy, place frozen watermelon cubes in a glass-mixing bowl, using a potato masher, mash the watermelon until it becomes a slushy mixture and enjoy.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

How To Pick the Perfect Watermelon!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

When purchasing a watermelon, select one that is ripe. To select a ripe watermelon, knock on the rind and if you hear a hollow sound, it is ready to eat. If you hear a solid thud, it is overripe.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Source of Vitamin C, A, the B's, lycopene, Thiamin, Potassium and Magnesium? Read this!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, the B vitamins, lycopene, thiamin, potassium and magnesium

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Buy Healthy Cereal or Email Me for My Blender Drink Recipe

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A tip to select a healthy breakfast cereal is to look for cereal that has more fiber than sugar grams and is all-natural without preservatives.

Or, you can email me for my blender drink recipe which has loads of fiber, the same amount of greens as 5 plates of spinach, fiber from flax seed and much more!