Wholistic Livin Blog — nutrition
What Are CFU’s?
What are CFUs? Colony Forming Units, or CFUs, are the count of probiotics that a manufacturing company guarantees are in one serving of the product by the expiry date. This means that prior to expiry, an individual dose of the product should technically contain more CFUs than is indicated on the bottle. Any statements or products mentioned herein this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Chicken Thai Fried Rice (gluten free & optional vegan)
Ingredients: 3-4 servings of cold rice (I use Jasmine or Basmati) 3 Tbsp. Avocado oil 1-1/2 cups sliced or diced cooked chicken (optional) 1 medium-large onion 3 cloves garlic 3-4 tbsp. low sodium Tamari 1/2 tsp. Mushroom bullion or to taste 1 tsp-tbsp. of samba olek chili-garlic paste 1 tsp. Oceans Halo Vegan fish sauce Fresh pepper to taste Fresh Toppings: Red pepper Cucumber Tomato Green onion Thai basil Lime wedge Directions: For the chicken, heat a skillet on medium-high heat with 1 tbsp. avocado oil. Cube or slice and add to skillet with 1 tsp-tbsp. of...
Classic Guacamole In Less Than 15 Minutes
1 Avocado 1tsp. Cilantro 1 tsp. Garlic 1/2-1 Jalapeño 1tsp. Red onion 1tsp. Tomato 1/2 fresh Lime juice Pinch of Himalayan salt Pinch of Black pepper Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-size bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until you’ve reached your desired texture. Add the remaining ingredients and fold in everything until well combined. Serve and enjoy!
Are You Dehydrated? Why Water Is So Important For Your Health
Water, water, water! Plain ol' fashioned WATER! The body uses this liquid gold in the cells, organs, and tissues to regulate body temperature, the circulation of nutrients, and the removal of wastes. Aim for half your body weight in oz daily. The type of water or the quality of water you drink is of utmost importance. First off, do not buy bottled water. It can be exposed to the blazing sun during shipment and sit on shelves for over two years allowing chemicals from the plastic to leach into the water, and who wants two-year-old water anyway? Also don't buy...