Why Are Heavy Metals a Concern? Our bodies are designed to filter out everyday toxins, but heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic can build up quietly over time. Unlike nutrients our body can use, heavy metals tend to “stick” in tissues such as the brain, liver, and kidneys. This can slowly interfere [...]
Celebrate National Peanut Lover's Day with Prospectively Healthy National Peanut Lover's Day is celebrated nationally on March 15th. With such a simple holiday, why not put some new twists to the day and celebrate peanuts? Who doesn’t love PEANUTS in one way or another? They’re key things in peanut butter, [...]
Eating while breastfeeding Author: Jessica Moffitt, BS, CHES Breastfeeding nutrition seems to be the most daunting topic I have tried to tackle to date. They say that breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day. And girl- let me tell you. I am CONSTANTLY hungry. I feel like I [...]
Avoiding Artificial Food Coloring for Health Jessica Moffitt, BS, CHES | Certified Health Education Specialist | Prospectively Healthy Introduction Let's talk about artificial food coloring. Where it's at, why to avoid it, and how to avoid it. This transition can be daunting to some, but with simple steps outlined below, I promise you can do [...]
9 Secrets to Health Jessica Moffitt, BS, CHES | Certified Health Education Specialist | Prospectively Healthy The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to the structure and foundation of Prospectively Healthy, and to help you understand that health is attainable for all. These 7 secrets of health are simple ways to integrate health [...]
Does this cupcake use natural sugars or artificial sweeteners? What is “sugar”? A sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate. Simple as that. Anatomy: The tongue is the first place for taste to occur, with four different types of taste buds. Each taste bud can taste “edible” versus “noxious”, as well as a defined/special variety of flavors, [...]
RE: Coronavirus Author: Jessica Moffitt, BS, CHES A strong, well equipped military wins the battle. Let's get real. The Coronavirus is real. it's been real since the 1960's. The media exposure is for certain heightened. The presence in our areas? Possibly heightened as well. How do you avoid it? There's no certain answer. However, you [...]
Heree is a nifty video on how to effectively bind heavy metal toxins, specifically lead with foods alone. Food truly is medicine and we here at Prospectively Healthy are here to lend a helping hand in any way possible. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/76dNUgBZW6A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Special thanks to nutritionfacts.org for releasing this great study linked [...]
[recipe id="1113"] This winter pancake recipe is perfect for fast-paced mornings and preparing ahead. We love to put the dry ingredients in a mason jar, and a label on the outside of the jar of the wet ingredients still needed. Mix up a couple jars at a time, and store them in the cabinet. The [...]
Eating vegetables is a strange, and foreign concept to many people in our current culture. A swift pick me up at the grocery store is not often our first choice. But by making a conscious choice to change, one meal at a time, you can be on your way to a healthier, stronger you! Huffington [...]
