Well, we’ve talked about Chia Seeds before, but here’s a quick review for ya. It’s a seed in the mint family that is considered a superfood and provides boatloads of sustainable energy. First cultivated by the Aztecs, the name “chia” comes from the mayan word for “strength”. And trust me, with the amount of nutrients packed in these little babies, they surely live up to their name. Continue reading “Health & Nutrition | ProactivCHIA | The New Triple Threat Superfood”
Health & Nutrition | Curcumin | A Natural Remedy for Inflammation
We hear the word inflammation a lot these days. But how many people out there know what it means? Did you know that it’s actually a good thing? Inflammation is a self-protective response against harmful pathogens, damaged cells or irritants within your body’s tissues. The overall purpose is to protect your body and initiate tissue repair. Sounds pretty good, right? Here’s the problem, it actually ends up producing negative results over time. And can we talk about long term chronic inflammation? Woah, Nelly.
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Health & Nutrition | Why you should #EatMoreWatermelon this summer
I have fond memories of eating watermelon during the summer as a kid. It was always cut into perfect triangles or rectangles with the bright green rind still attached for holding purposes. I would grab it with both of my hands, taking a big juicy bite while carefully spitting out the seeds.
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Events | Soul 7 #HealthyLivingExchange in support of SickKids Hospital
Here at Do The Daniel, we believe that family always comes first. Family might be a pretty broad term for some people. For me, it means the people who are related to me, but also the people whom I love. That love is constant and unconditional. I know this to be true because I would do anything for them. What would you do if a member of your family needed help? And what if this member just happened to be the youngest of the bunch?
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