Raw Food Pyramid (Infographic)

This  Raw Food Pyramid from Raw for Beauty beautifully illustrates what a raw food diet looks like.  A variety of dark green leafy greens, fresh fruits and vegetables are the foundational foods and are to be eaten generously.  These are followed by sprouts and legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs, micro-greens, sea vegetables and wheat grass, which are to be eaten in moderation.  At the top are cold pressed oils and nutritional yeast, which should be eaten sparingly.

Extreme Weight Loss Fitness Expert Shares Tips on How to Get Healthy

Fitness Expert Chris Powell Dishes On How To Get Lean For Summer (via PR Newswire)

Author of a New Book and Trainer on ABC's "Extreme Weight Loss" Shares How to Power Up Your Moves and Your Snacks Download image Fitness Expert Chris Powell Recommends Almonds To Get Lean For Summer. (PRNewsFoto/Almond Board of California) MODESTO, Calif., May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer…

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Plant-Based Diet and Yoga - a Powerful Combination

The Flexi Foodie! Shamazing Plant-based Recipe Blog (via PR Newswire)

Fantastic, Delicious Plant-based Recipes Download image The Flexi Foodie: Combining plant-based nutrition with power yoga! So unbelievably good for you! (PRNewsFoto/Julie Montagu Ltd.) LONDON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Yoga and a plant-based diet: they're like Harry and Sally, or Batman and…

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Infographic: Women are Dying to be Thin

This infographic entitled "Women are Dying to be Thin" provides some interesting statistics about the influence of the fashion industry and the media on women, their weight and body image and how mannequins, models, publications and advertising may lead to dangerous (and sometimes deadly) eating disorders, including anorexia.

Some highlights from the infographic include:

90% of women overestimate their body size

80% of women responding to a survey said images of women in movies and in ads made them feel insecure

4 out 5 U.S. women are dissatisfied with their appearance

The average U.S. woman is 5'4" and weighs 140 pounds, whereas the average U.S. model is 5'11" and weighs 117 pounds

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness

Infographic Source:  Radar Programs via Bliss Tree

Picture of the Day: Nothing Tastes as Good ...

Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Healthy Feels

(Although Skinny Feels Pretty Damn Good!)

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Picture of the Day: Pole Dance Fitness

Pole Dance Fitness :)

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Infographic: Health Benefits of Ginger and Tea Recipe

This infographic, entitled "Health Benefits of Ginger" beautifully illustrates the many uses of ginger root in herbal and holistic medicine application.  It also includes an easy basic recipe for ginger root tea with some options to make the tea even healthier!  

Related:  Healing Herbs and Spices:  Ginger Root

Infographic Source:  Oasis Advanced Wellness