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Suntans & Sunburns

Sunburns and Suntans
Sun tanning in sun hat and sunglasses.

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

Suntans v. Sunburns.  As we all know very well, the sun is a power tool and a reason for vacation. The sun, family, fun, ocean—all blissful motivations for going to the beach—but our point is that with the sun and the beach comes sand, tans and sunburns!

So how do you know you’re prepared for a tan and how do you know when your tan becomes sunburn. The first thing to take into consideration is the fairness of your skin—lighter skin burns more easily. So in addition to the general tips we give you, take extra precautions if you’re a member of the lighter complexion.

With that being said, what is a suntan? A suntan is a browning of skin caused by exposure to the sun. This is similar to the cooking of a rotisserie chicken, so if you leave the chicken in there too long, it burns. The really cool nerdy part of a suntan is basically the stimulation of melanocytes from UV radiation, which encourages your skin to produce more melanin and darkens pigment.

Isn’t it neat how your skin reacts to the environment? We think it’s pretty extraordinary—a tan done right can produce beautifully golden skin and wonderful result. The best thing to do at that point is to keep it moisturized and clean.

Now, without proper protection and staying in the rotisserie oven too long, a sunburn could be produced. A sunburn occurs when there is a delayed reaction from UV B-erythema, which is caused by an increase in blood flow. The burn usually shows itself in at least 4 hours and peaks between 8 to 24 hours. In other words, in some cases the skin doesn’t take well to the UV and doesn’t absorb it properly. It requires extra protection to not burn in a lot of sun.  On the other hand, if your skin isn’t regularly exposed to the sun, it weakens the skin’s ability to handle the sun. Therefore, completely hiding your skin from the sun isn’t good for health either.  Your body needs vitamin D that the sun provides. So try to find a health balance.

Symptoms of Sunburns:

  1. Redness of skin.
  2. Skin may radiate heat and feel hot to touch.
  3. Pain or tenderness.
  4. Blistering and peeling skin.
  5. Sunburned eyes may feel painful or gritty.
  6. Headache, fever and fatigue if sunburn covers a large area.
  7. In severe cases, faintness, nausea, and vomiting.

The EE 411: Prevention and Best Suntan Practices

Prevention-

  • Sunscreen/sun block
  • Sun hats and caps
  • Umbrellas and beach umbrellas
  • Aloe Vera (helps soothe pain and redness)
  • Find shade
  • Try to avoid prolonged exposure to direct the sun between 10am and 4pm when it’s at its strongest.
  • Sunglasses
  • Loosely fitting clothing

Best Suntan Practices:

  • Always apply suntan or sunblock according to the directions provided. If it says last for 80 minutes and you’re going to be in the sun for 160 minutes, please reapply after the first 80 mins. It is advisable to look after your skin’s safety.
  • Putting up an umbrella on a beach is practically as fashionable as wearing a hat and it’s healthy too. Even use it while walking like if you forgot your sunscreen, you may look silly but your skin will be protected.
  • Wearing sunglasses helps protects your eyes from the sun because they can be damaged by the sun too.
  • Avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun during the hottest parts of the day which is between 10 am and 4 pm. Go out early mornings and evenings, if you can’t take extra precaution for your type of skin.
  • If burned, do not exfoliate or pick at your skin—it will come off on its own. Gently cleanse and moisturize. If especially painful, try aloe vera to help cool your sunburns.

Share with us: How do you avoid sunburns? What are your best suntan practices?

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Skin Rejuvenation

Skin Rejuvenation

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Rejuvenation, revitalization, and renewal the three best “R’s” that any person likes to hear when picking a skin care product. Think about it.  How about a product with properties that can help bring the life and color back to your skin? Not magic, just organic ingredients that come with certain benefits, of course.

For instance, we use ingredients like aloe vera, coffee, and shea butter, etc. that contain properties that aid in skin repair and help restore your skin’s natural tone. With the addition of these ingredients, we have made skin care products that not only protect your skin, but protect your good looks as well!

Take a moment and imagine yourself on the beach: you begin your day with a nice shower/bath with Fresh Ground Java, which is filled with vanilla and grind coffee beans imbued with the ability to help improve skin tone and perk up your skin. The next step is the swim suit, then sunscreen, and now you’re ready for a tan in the sand! How wonderful is it to know that before you tan naturally you were rejuvenating and restoring your skin organically. Now, that’s a sweet deal if you ask us!

The EE 411: Better Skin Practices for Skin Rejuvenation

Blemishes and random discoloration on the skin tend to be hidden by makeup, which, if not done properly, can clog pores in the skin. Instead of just covering up the blemishes and moving on, why not try natural and organic remedies to help renew your skin tone?

Nothing works overnight and sometimes remedies don’t work the same for everyone– all we ask is that you give it a try or even consult a professional to inquire about some natural remedies which contain properties that support skin rejuvenation and revitalization.

Here are a few of those natural/organic ingredients we use to aid in skin care:

  • Coffee: reduces cellulite, protects against aging and skin damage, and also acts as an exfoliant.
  • Vanilla: guards against damage of skin cells and improves skin tone.
  • Cocoa Butter: fades blemishes and hydrates skin.
  • Aloe Vera: heals dry skin, stimulates cell growth, aids and repairs damaged tissue, and treats various skin conditions such as burns and eczema.
  • Cinnamon: exfoliates and assists with the drying of acne

There are many other natural and organic ingredients that we use to help look after your skin and your good looks. Under each product we list our ingredients and their benefits for you. Our transparency is for your benefit, you deserve to know all the ingredients that you use on your skin!

Share with us: How do you rejuvenate?

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin Cancer AwarenessHey Earth’s Enrichers 

I hope you all did something really special for your mamas! They are really special ladies and deserve the VIP treatment. Mother’s day isn’t the only thing May has to offer. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Skin Cancer Awareness month!

That’s right; make room next to the pink and red ribbons for orange (skin cancer) and black (melanoma skin cancer) ones. Take a moment for the many that suffer from this ailment—pray, wish, dance, whatever your heart and faith desires for them to get better!

Now, for those of you who are unfamiliar with skin cancer, EE will help break it down to you. Now, don’t freak yourselves out! Having some of the signs we researched doesn’t necessarily mean you have skin cancer. However, as we always say, make sure you consult an expert if you have serious concerns—it never hurts to seek professional advice, do what’s best for you!

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that usually starts in the lowest layer of the epidermis or skin. It usually comes in forms of irregular or abnormal mole-looking blotches. These mole-like blotches are tumors and can be tremendously detrimental to your health.

Although non-melanoma skin cancer isn’t as aggressive or deadly as melanoma skin cancer, it still isn’t good for your skin. It can also come in blotches or dry patches that can damage the skin area in which it is present.

The EE 411: Skin Cancer Protection Tips for the Summer Sun

Although unnecessarily long exposures to harmful UV light and rays can cause skin cancer, less exposure to Vitamin D (or sun) can increase the risk of melanoma. When preparing for your beach getaway, it is essential to have everything you need for your day in the sun:

1.Sunscreen (SPF minimum 30)

2.Water

3.Swim Shoes/Flip Flops (protection for your feet)

4.Sun Visor or (fashionable) Beach Hat (wink, wink)

5.Sunglasses


The common factor in all of these items is skin protection. That way you can achieve safe happiness and a stunning tan all in the same day.

As far as skin cancer, please feel free to do more research and learn the means and methods of this ailment. EE has brought a limelight to this skin cancer awareness segment, but we have not answered all of the questions. Cancer is a complex and difficult disease and it is important to not take it lightly—at the same time, don’t let it overcome you! As always, do what’s best for you and consult an expert with any concerns.

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Skin Care – Acne Agony

Skin Care - Acne Agony
Skin Care – Acne Agony

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

Acne is no subject to joke about, seriously, it’s anyone’s worse nightmare not just a teenager’s. There are various causes and types of acne and in order to prevent unnecessary acne, you must first know your skin. The easiest way to prevent “unnecessary acne” is to register what your skin is like: is it naturally oily or does it tend to be dry? Is it sensitive to certain products? These are questions you should know the answer to because many people can confuse acne with allergic reactions. An allergic reaction is what we like to call “unnecessary acne,” which means it isn’t acne but these reactions can come with all acne’s visible and sometimes uncomfortable affects.

Now that we have the easiest step out of the way, let’s delve further into defining acne. Acne is basically a pimple, spot, whitehead, blackhead, or cyst that can appear on common areas like backs, face, chest, shoulders, or neck. Acne forms when hair, oils and skin cells fuse together trapping and creating bacteria.

The causes of acne have to do with a variety of things like environment, genetics, hygiene, excess oil in the skin, greasy hair, stress and anxiety, hormones, a menstrual cycle, make-up, clogged pores and even pimple squeezing. The idea is to keep the germs and bacteria from spreading and keep your skin clear of too much oil, dirt and bacteria. So kids, this is why it’s important to wash your face every day!

But what about those other factors that can’t really be controlled like stress, anxiety, menstrual cycles, or hormones? How do you prevent those? Those things may not be completely preventable but you can always try. Visit a professional and ask for the root causes of your acne. If it’s stress or anxiety, he/she may recommend something like meditation or some form of stress relief outlet.

For those of you who suffer from acne, keep your heads up! There can be a solution to relieving acne. Knowledge is power, do research, take notes, visit a professional prepared and work together to find a solution.

The EE 411: What are those and what’s the remedy?

WARNING: the content below can be kind of icky especially if you’re not into wanting to know what a whitehead is, etc.

As you all know, there are many different kinds of acne:
Whiteheads- these are pimple-looking spots that have a white tip. They exist under the skin and are usually caused by clogged pores.

Blackheads– these are pimple-looking spots that appear black. They exist near the base of hair follicles and are caused by clogged pores, oil and a buildup of bacteria.

Cystic acne– these are pockets of fluid (I don’t think you want detail on “fluid”) that occurs within tissue and can appear anywhere on the body. They can ache and are similar to (but NOT) a blister. It can be caused by stress and sometimes infection.

Papules– these are little bumps that appear on the skin. They exist near the base of hair follicles and are caused by clogged pores, oil and a buildup of bacteria.

Pustules– these are red bumps that are white at the top because of pus buildup. They exist near the base of hair follicles and are caused by clogged pores, oil and a buildup of bacteria.

Nobules– these are nicely sized red bumps that are sensitive to touch and are embedded in skin. These are the ones you definitely don’t want to try popping. They exist near the base of hair follicles and are caused by clogged pores, oil, and a buildup of bacteria.

Cleanliness is only part of the treatment for taking care of acne; it is not the full solution. Over washing your face can cause just as many problems as not washing it enough. The best line of defense is gently removing any oil or make-up from your skin. Find products that are good for your skin and consult a professional, especially when all else fails.

Share with us: What else do you know about acne?

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Organic Skin Care- Store Opening

USDA Organic Skin Care Collection
USDA Organic Skin Care Collection

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

We’ve finally done it! What did we do? We set up a store front for customers to come visit and buy! We guess you can say we’re officially open for business.  So, here’s your chance to stop by and see what we’re all about. We are located at 2330 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21218, and you can visit us Monday-Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The best part about this is that you don’t have to wait for your order to be delivered. Order online, come in, and pick it up or just come on in and decide when you get here. No pressure—you can take your time and personally check out your options.

If it just so happens that we are a little out of your geographical reach, you can find us in Whole Foods, David’s Natural Market, and Dawson’s Markets. Although in those locations you won’t get to meet us, you can still personally check out our items. Not to mention, you can always order online and receive it at your home—whichever is most convenient for you. 🙂

The EE 411: Let us Re-introduce Ourselves (USDA Organic Skin Care)

Just in case we have any new-comers, let us introduce who we are. We are a USDA Certified Organic and all-natural skin care company. We care about all facets of health that benefit you, our Earth’s Enrichers! So, if we hear of anything that benefits your health, we will personally do our research and let you know about it. And if it has anything to do with skin care, we are already on top of it!

Our motto is Enriched by Earth, Deserved by Everyone, which means we want to provide you with what you may need to look after your health whether it is skin care, mental, or physical health. We ask that you know yourself and do what is best for you—stay up to date on skin and health care by doing your own research too.

We’re here to provide you with top of the line skin care necessities because you deserve it—we’re looking forward to meeting you!


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Organic Health – Creative Motivation

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Remember a few weeks ago we did a topic on Intellectual health? We talked about how a mind is a terrible thing to waste and that it must be stimulated on the average in order for it to maintain functionality and good health.  In order to properly stimulate and motivate your mind, you must use your creativity!

The internet and technology has made it possible for everyone to be creative. It is a network where individuals can share and hone in on their creative abilities. There are places for individuals to share and create what they enjoy for free like film/video making/editing, writing, music, games, and art. It is a place where people come together and share. Sharing their creations helps the creators build their abilities and improve on them.

Creativity is developed when an individual feeds their mind creative elements. This means the more creations a person fills their mind with, the better the content that comes out. Creativity comes from “remixing” the world we live in. We draw from our own experiences, build upon them, and make them our own—they become our very own creative projects.

Exposing our minds to the things we enjoy—our hobbies—inspires us to be more creative. This can give us more outlets for our emotions. Take this as an example:  we listen to music depending on our mood and our personal tastes. When some of us are alone, we hum our favorite tunes. Some of us even ad-lib and change up the tempo according to how we feel. This, our friends, is creativity! So go on and sing your remix and dance your signature moves. In doing this, you are activating creativity and stimulating creative thought. It motivates you to pick up or make your own tempo.

It all goes back to garbage in, garbage out. Allowing your mind to take in creative information allows it to go through a filtering process. The creations (videos, music, fan made literature, etc) that are taken into the mind can be in good taste or utterly terrible; either way, your mind’s creative problem solving will help you make what you find terrible better or help you find something that better suits your fancy.

The EE 411:  Access To Creativity

What is it that you enjoy the most? The internet is a place of globalization and the coming together of many hobbies that are enjoyed. Believe it or not, glamour and skincare are hobbies. You can become a master of skin perfection by finding and creating what benefits your skin and makes it glow.

  • There are no excuses for boredom or lack of healthy skincare. You have an open source where people share their home remedies and options. Even here at EE, we are happy to share what we have learned and provide you with better choices.Hobbies that go great together:
    • Aromatherapy with a good book & meditation
    • Soothing lavender, lemon grass, or seaweed salt bath with music
    • Sketching, drawing, recreational art with music
    • Games with children or friends plus introducing them to your expert cooking skills
    • Cooking and having one’s own herb and spice garden
    • Bargain shopping and designing a masterfully stylish outfit
    • Social media, writing, and blogging–  especially if you like to connect with people 🙂 
    • Aromatherapy and making your own crafts (perfume, air freshener, etc.)

    These are just a few ideas, but there are many more. Creativity is healthy for your mind and emotions. It gives you outlets and a way to keep your mind stimulated and motivated. We hope this inspires you to get creative! ^^

Share with Us: Share your hobbies and what you like about them.

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Organic Health – Healthy Power Breakfast

Power BreakfastHey Earth’s Enrichers

It’s time for a little talk about the most important meal of the day–breakfast! Ever since you were a kid, your parents always told you about the importance of having a good breakfast. Not only did having it wake you up in the morning, but it also got you ready for the day.

They weren’t lying, breakfast is important to your day because it helps you kickstart your body. It boosts energy by feeding your metabolism. Think about it: you sleep for 7 to 9 hours a night–sometimes even more– and then you wake up. Your body hasn’t had any food put into since dinner. You literally haven’t eaten for about 7 to 9 hours and that’s why it’s so important for your body to begin the day right.

However, what makes a breakfast? Better yet, what makes a healthy breakfast? Around the world breakfast has it’s different elements; it doesn’t always have to be bacon and eggs. It could even be a healthier option sometimes. In some cultures they start out with a cappuccino and something sweet in others, perhaps, the familiar omelet. Now some other kinds of breakfast can be really out of the box like vegemite and toast, or tofu, and rice with various other types of meat.  

The point is this- no matter where you come from, breakfast is different for different people depending on geography, food availability and personal preparedness, but there is one thing that should be universal–health. Breakfast, being your most important and crucial meal of the day, should be healthy. Not too sweet or full of other fatty qualities. It should be made of foods that help boost energy and won’t leave you feeling and tired and ready to go back to bed on your way to work.

Off the top of your head, what are some of the most healthy breakfasts that you can think of? Were any of them fruit, oatmeal, cereal, parfaits, eggs, or muffins? It’s all about the decisions you make. For instance, the majority of us all love the bacon! It is the all-too-familiar meat option for breakfast. It doesn’t have to be bad for you, but it can be if you eat too much of it. So, why not switch it up?

Instead of having bacon to go with your whole grain toast and egg, try turkey or tofu bacon. That way you are getting your protein and filling your meat category. It’s as simple as research and proper substitution. Don’t be afraid to try new things.  There are plenty of options out there. Be sure that when you do your research, you look for the healthy choice and also keep your personal health in mind when searching. ^-^

The EE 411: Breakfast – The Game of Substitution

Following is a list of a few healthier options for breakfast:

  • Fruit (with or without Yougurt) smoothies
  • Muffins, bagels, or toast (whole grain usually fills you up)
  • Green tea or orange juice with breakfast instead of coffee
  • Scrambled eggs with your choice of additions, with whole grain toast
  • Fruit salad or parfait
  • Oatmeal with fruits and nuts
  • Bananas
  • Whole grain waffles with fruit of choice
  • Egg sandwich
  • Oatmeal squares or granola bars
  • Whole grain cinnamon french toast with fruit

We always believe it best for you to do your own research especially when it comes with more exotic breakfast options. If you are getting bored with these breakfast options, try looking for other ethnic and cultural options. They may also be healthy decisions and, as always, look out for your best interests–you deserve it!

Share with Us:  What is your favorite breakfast food?

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Organic Health – Other Than Nuts

Organic Health- Other Than NutsHey Earth’s Enrichers

We here at EE know that what works for the many doesn’t always work for the few. Last week we talked about going nuts. That many different types of nuts carry different types of nutritional benefits and make the perfect on the go healthy snack. But what about those of you who despise the nuts? Who are allergic to them? What other options do you have?

Never fear, we have taken the time to give you some of the options you seek. Instead of indulging nuts, the better options for those of you with nut issues can be seeds, olives, coconut, and lentils.

Before we continue with these various options, we must warn you that anything can come with an allergy. Try not to overdo what you like so that you don’t incidentally make yourself sick and even consuming a good thing has its limits. Also, make sure you are not allergic to any of these options. Trying a small portion of each you so desire before ingesting large amounts to make sure you do not have any allergies.

Now, when looking for a good substitution for the benefits of nuts, seeds are great. Seeds usually have a nutty consistency similar to what you find in peanuts. So, it makes an easy replacement that isn’t too bazaar. Seeds have been linked to lowering risk of heart diseases and can be a good anti-inflammatory. Seeds can also range from many types of benefits like protein, fiber, and antioxidants. So, if you are looking for a close substitute for nuts, seeds may be the option for you.

Now, if you are looking for something a little out of the box and definitely not similar to nuts in any way, you may like the olive option. Olives also have heart healthy benefits like controlling blood pressure, and helping to prevent blood clots. Olives are also a great source of vitamin E, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and potassium, etc. Pretty good option, if you’re not a fan of the nut and its texture.

This next option is very much mistaken for a nut or tree nut when it is not. Coconut is a fruit, not a nut. Even though people still have coconut allergies, those of you that are allergic to tree nuts might be able to eat coconuts. Coconuts have an immense amount of health benefits like boosting energy, defending against bacteria, reducing cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, and boosting brain function.

Last but certainly not least, lentils are a good substitute for nuts. Lentils are more like beans, for example, dry beans, chickpeas, lupines, etc. They are high in protein and fiber. They are also a great source of potassium, vitamin K, calcium, and zinc. So if you are a bean person, then this may be the best choice for you.

The EE 411: Organic Health – An Extensive List on your Healthy Snack Option

Types of Seeds:
● Sunflower seeds
● Pomegranate seeds
● Flax seeds
● Pumpkin seeds
● Apricot seeds
● Sesame seeds
● Cumin seeds
● Grape seeds
● Chia seeds
● Hemp seeds

Types of Olives:
● Cerigonola
● Gaeta
● Kalamata
● Nicoise
● Oil-Cured
● Sicilian Green

Types of Lentils
● Brown Lentils
● Red Lentils
● French Green Lentils

There are many different substitutes for nuts. They can be found in meats, fruits, vegetables, and oils. So, don’t let these three popular options limit you. Do more research and find what you like. Then share what you have found with your friends and family. Also, look for great ways to incorporate them in your food. We hope our topic for today helped you find other healthy options outside of nuts.

Share with Us:  What is your favorite nut substitute?

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Organic Health – Go Nuts

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Excitement is in the air, especially as we approach the World Series. Speaking of the Baseball, do you remember singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” when you were out at the baseball game?

We believe there was one special line in that song that everybody remembers, “just buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks; I don’t care if I never get back.” Well, Earth’s Enrichers were Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer on to something? What are the health benefits of peanuts or the health benefits of certain nuts in general?

 We hope to answer those questions today. Believe or not, nuts provide great health benefits and better snacking options. However, just like every good thing, it comes with limits. We will be looking at several different types of nuts today, but let’s first look at the overall good and bad of eating nuts.

 When selecting your favorite brand of nuts there are a few things to consider. For instance, look for brands that use natural flavoring like sweeteners. You don’t want to ruin the nut’s natural benefits by coating it with unhealthy amounts of artificial sweeteners and sugars. Also, pay close attention to packaging and buy them in portioned individual packaging. This way you are not overeating the recommended amount of the selected nuts.

 There is one more important fact about selecting your brands of nuts, look out for your salt intake. Although salt pairs well with a majority of different types of nuts, be careful. Look for lightly salted nuts so that you don’t end up overpowering the nuts or overdoing sodium.

 For those of you that are not in to eating nuts by themselves, there are some great and healthy ways to pair nuts with your food. Naturally honey roasted nuts can go great with yogurt. Also, they can be sprinkled on salad, chicken, and pastas/noodles (like Pad Thai). Peanut butter or other kinds of nut made butter can be spread on toast or fruit.

 Following these simple parameters when looking for your favorite types of nuts will help you determine how to get the full benefits. Avoiding unnatural flavoring, large amounts of salt, and looking for prepackaged portions will keep you from overdoing it and help you benefit from what nuts have to offer. Also, don’t be afraid to try new things. Try pairing your favorite nut with anything; it may bring excitement to your dish.

The EE 411: Nuts for What

Walnuts

  • Good for the heart
  • Has protein, magnesium, and fiber.

 Almonds

  • Lower Cholesterol
  • Fiber
  • Calcium
  • Vitamin E

Peanuts

  • Good for the brain
  • Is actually a bean, not a nut.

 Cashews

  • Iron
  • Folate and Vitamin K which is good for the bones and normal blood clotting.
  • Zinc

Macadamia nuts

  • Good for the heart (monounsaturated fat), this helps the nervous system.

Brazil Nuts

  • Good for the thyroid
  • Has selenium, which boosts immunity

Pecans

  • Good for the prostate
  • Lowers cholesterol

Chestnuts

  • Low in fat
  • Low in Calories
  • Has Vitamin B and B6

Pistachios

  • Lutein, which is great for vision and skin.
  • Potassium

Share with Us:  What is your favorite kind of nut?

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Organic Health – Healthy Snacks

Large health food selection in white porcelain bowls and dishesHey Earth’s Enrichers

It is the pivotal point of the sports season! Baseball playoffs are underway, Football is in full swing, and Basketball preseason has started. We all know what this means—it’s the season for snacking! It’s time to find snacks that fuel and feed your loyal sports fans throughout the season. However, it’s not time to forget about your loved ones’ health, even if it is sports season. So, to look after your loved ones’ health and their stomachs it’s time to initiate healthy snacking!

Don’t worry, we aren’t going to take away the delicious aspect of the snack. Instead of taking away something we are going to add some qualifications. There are three qualifications, among others, that should help you pick a healthy snack. Of course, there can be other criteria out there for picking healthy food, but we’re focusing on these three.

The first qualification of a healthy snack must coincide with your own health. This means making sure you choose snacks that you are not allergic to, and that do not specifically have a negative effect on your health. For instance, if you have diabetes, do not choose snacks with high concentrations of sugar. Or if your doctor has ordered you to stay away from spicy or other certain types of foods, then do not eat them—no matter how much you like them.

The second qualification of a healthy snack is energy producing.  If you are watching a game, you certainly don’t want to fall asleep on it. So, find snacks that keep you motivated and ready to go. Some examples of snacks that help preserve energy are whole grains, fruit, dried fruits, nuts, and yogurt. Incorporating these into your snacking regimen will help you keep up with game outcomes.

The third qualification of a healthy snack is fat burning. There is no reason to pick up the pounds while your favorite team picks up the ball. You should be burning calories, while your home team burns their opponent! Believe it or not, there are some snacks that help burn fat. These snacks tend not to have a lot of calories in the first place and are easy to burn through.

Fat burning snacks or snacks with small amounts of calories, usually do not take up much room in the stomach. So, it allows you to eat without getting too full or uncomfortable while watching your game. These are also foods like fruits and vegetables.  Though high protein foods like grilled chicken may have a heavier load in calories, they can boost your metabolism and help you burn calories if clean.

All in all, go for snacks that keep you going and healthy. Try not to go for the usual fattening foods that can add on more calories or even contribute negatively to health. We are not saying to never eat those kinds of snacks, but instead use some restraint and add healthier options into the mix. You may like the results and feel a difference as a result of healthy snacking.

The EE 411: Some Snacking Ideas

  1. Peanut Butter and Bananas
  2. Yogurt or parfait cups
  3. Grilled chicken (bites) with a dipping sauce
  4. Almonds, or any kind of nuts or seeds
  5. Popcorn (easy on the butter and salt)
  6. Humus
  7. Turkey clubs
  8. Pretzel chips
  9. Lentil chips/crackers
  10. Granola bars
  11. Fruits: apples, grapes, bananas, oranges, and blueberries
  12. Fresh veggies with favorite dipping sauce
  13. Party Mix
  14. Trail Mix
  15. Shrimp (not deep fried)
  16. Smoked Salmon
  17. Tortillas & Salsa
  18. Guacamole
  19. Sushi
  20. Kabobs

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