'Health' is one of those words that is thrown around a lot, but never really defined. People who strictly abide by specific diets like the Atkins Diet or the South Beach Diet often claim to be healthy. People who go to the gym twice a week or swear off coffee also employ the coveted claim. But if Webster himself is right in defining health as "the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially freedom from physical disease or pain," there must be more to it than just a fad diet or a gym membership. Right?

Indeed. That is precisely what Dr. Dana King and his team at the Medical University of South Carolina have concluded. In his study, middle aged participants were asked to abide by four basic rules: 1) Eat five or more servings of fruits or vegetables every day; 2) Exercise for two and a half hours a week;3) No smoking; and 4) Maintain a healthy body weight. And poof! After four years of adhering to Dr. King's rules the participants had decreased their risk of heart disease by 35 percent and risk of death by 40 percent. And that was not the only exciting news. Those who participated in the study caught up to people who had been abiding by these rules their entire lives when it came to heart attack and mortality rates. Yeah, you read that right!

So let's do it! It's never too late to make your health a priority and there's no better time than right now. Let us help you take control and give you the confidence and power to make meaningful changes that will literally change the course of your life. Remember, you are your most important investment.

I just got done doing the 3 week Standard Process Cleanse, and I wanted something sweet but not sugar. This tasty treat was just what I was looking for and I wanted to share it with you.

Indian Rice Pudding

1 cup basmati rice

2 cup water

4 cinnamon sticks

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

1 teaspoon whole cloves

shredded lemon peel

shredded orange peel

1/2 cup golden raisins

1 container almond or vanilla oat milk

2 tablespoons raw honey

2 teaspoons nutmeg

1/2 cup pistachios or almonds

 

1. Place rice and spices in water and bring to a boil.
2. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. When rice is done transfer it into a bowl and remove cinnamon sticks.
4. Mix in raisins and shredded coconut.
5. Pour almond or oat milk slowly into mixture to achieve your desired consistency.
6. Add pistachios and almonds.
7. This dessert can use all kinds of imaginative decorations and spices.
8. You can be very exotic and add 1 teaspoon rosewater to it also.