5 Not So Healthy Health Foods

Granola
Yes, granola is made form whole grains, but it's also made with plenty of oil. Most serving sizes for granola are quite small, oftentimes just a quarter of a cup. Cafe Fanny Organic Granola lists a serving size of a generous half-cup, containing 300 calories with 16 grams of fat. Be sure to check nutritional information and serving sizes, or, make your own.

Acne

Almost everyone has experienced an outbreak of pimples. Acne is a loosely used term, but in actuality it is a serious condition for many people. People often don't know what causes acne and therefore can't do anything about it. I'm here to tell you there are acne solutions and it's time to get educated. Acne medications are a dime a dozen and I can't speak to them all. Murad Acne products have been used by quite a few estheticians I have seen in spas. Along with Murad products, I have seen quite a few other acne medications I would put in the stronger category. There are many ways to prevent acne and if you don't want to go the medication route, there are natural alternatives. Educate yourself and you will find information or products to help you. Don't wait, start today...you will find an answer!

Resurgence

Murad has come out with another great TV offer and line of skin care products. This one is targeted for the more mature women. The Murad Resurgence line targets women concerned with "hormonal aging". I think this may be a nicer way to say menopausal women who now suffer from deeper wrinkles, saggier skin, breakouts, and poor complexion. Murad Resurgence offers a 3-step regimen specifically designed to combat these skin care issues. The first step is to clean your face with Murad's Renewing Cleansing Cream, which exfoliates but does not dry the skin out. The second step is to apply Murad's Age-Diffusing Serum, which improves elasticity of the skin, reduces wrinkles, and clears up redness and blemishes. The third and final step is to put on Murad's Age-Balancing Night Cream, which is a super hydrating cream aimed to further reduce wrinkles and keep the skin moist and smooth. The Murad Resurgence TV offer is getting rave reviews, check out the website to learn more!

5 Not So Healthy Health Foods

I'm a sushi fan, but the calories can add up. A piece of sashimi is generally low in calories, but when you start adding tempura and mayo to your rolls you are entering unhealthy, as well as high calorie territory. A piece of tuna sashimi contains about 35 calories and a spicy tuna roll contains about 290 calories.

5 Not So Healthy Health Foods

Green Tea

While green tea is loaded with good-for-you antioxidants, most green tea beverages are loaded with sugar. This Sobe green tea 20oz bottle contains 240 calories and 61 grams of the white stuff. And, it’s two and a half servings; most people down the entire bottle in one sitting. Make your own cup of green tea instead to avoid the extra calories.

Is a Fiber Supplement Necessary?

Fiber is essential for our overall health and vitality. Disease prevention, blood sugar control, better digestion, and weight management are just a few of the things fiber can do for us.

Taking a fiber supplement isn't necessary to get adequate amounts every day, add these foods to your shopping list to bulk up your fiber intake: Beets, artichokes, corn, broccoli, green beans, apples, berries, mango, beans, lentils, barley and brown rice.

Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep

Even the cleanest bedding needs a good cycle to stay fresh, although washing isn't always the greenest of chores. To limit environmental harm, look for natural detergents that promise to make the entire laundering process biodegradable. Try Ecover’s plant-based detergents or Seventh Generation’s vegetable-based line, both of which fight dirt … without a trace.

Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep

When we sleep, we release skin particles and moisture, creating a perfect breeding ground for dust mites, germs and other impurities (and let’s not even discuss the one-third of people who snooze with their pets). A dirt and allergen-filtering pillow like FabricTech’s PillowBarrier™ can ensure that your bedtime breathing is clean and pure, even if Fluffy stays.

Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep

Want to stop overheating at night? No sweat! Look for toppers made of natural fibers to absorb moisture and control body temperature, giving you a more pleasant rest. Vivetique’s Pure Grow Wool line has some of the most breathable bed toppers around, including lining for cribs. Anna Sova’s organic cotton bedding is not only comfortable, it’s produced under ethical working conditions so you can rest easy.

Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep

Considering we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed, what we put near our bodies while snoozing can be as important as what we put in them. Opting for natural and eco-friendly products can help the earth, eliminate toxins and give you a better night's sleep.

Start with your mattress. They're often made with synthetic rubbers and fillers that pollute both you and the environment. Look for a model that uses natural fibers, such as soy-based organic foams or natural rubbers.

Potassium Keeps You Toned

If you're trying to build lean muscle, an effective combo may be strength training and... peaches? Studies show that foods high in potassium encourage tones, healthy muscles and will give you more lean muscle mass. Some other potassium-rich foods are potatoes, beans, yogurt, beets, halibut, salmon, raisins, bananas and blackberries.

Don't Let Acne Control Your Life

If you’ve been searching for a way to control your acne with little success, try the latest line of spa-quality skincare products from Murad Acne. They offer a variety of options for cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliating gels and SPF products to help control your acne and give you confidence in yourself and for your life.

10 Short Supermarket Rules

6. Pay more for wholesome ingredients and take comfort knowing you’ll eat less of them.

7. Try to eat a wide variety of different species.

8. Eat food from animals that eat grass; corn isn’t natural food for beef or anything else.

9. Cook, and if possible, grow some of your own food.

10. Eat whole meals at tables, with other people when possible, and enjoy it!

10 Short Supermarket Rules

1. Don’t eat anything your grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.

2. Always avoid foods containing ingredients you can’t pronounce.

3. Be suspicious of food products that make health claims.

4. Shop the perimeters of the supermarket (fresh foods and dairy only); the inside tends to be the stuff in boxes that isn’t so good for you.

5. Don’t eat anything that wouldn’t eventually rot.