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Head to Toe Nutrition Series with Regan Janelle: How Tomatoes Can Benefit Your Diet

May 28, 2018
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Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Look Good

Large pores?? Dull skin?? Let me tell you about the magical powers of a tomato. Tomatoes are packed with VITAMINS A and C, which are your best friend vitamins when looking for brighter and tighter skin. Antioxidants, like Vitamin A and C, are responsible for producing glowing skin and skin repair. [embed]https://youtu.be/n5NaLwtAu9M[/embed] Simply, rub a tomato half on your skin, let it sit for 5 minutes and wipe off it off with a cool wet face towel and see how it’s agents will tighten your pores. Tomato's also helped protect our skin from sun rays making it an age-defying food as well! Enjoy the benefits of tomatoes for healthier and brighter skin! By Regan Janelle...

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Head to Toe Nutrition Series with Regan Janell: The One Food that Will Help You Improve Your Oral Health

May 14, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Fight Disease

Why is oral health important? When people think about improving their health, the last thing they think about is their teeth. However, research has proven that the gateway to overall health starts with oral health. The various unhealthy foods a person consumes doesn't just affect their body, but it can affect their teeth and breathe. In this video, Regan Janelle shares with you some key tips to improve your oral health and the one food that can leave your teeth pearly white and prevent bad breath. [embed]https://youtu.be/gl3vjTnsBMY[/embed] Tips for improving your oral health: Brush your teeth two times a day (once in the morning and once at night) Floss your teeth after each meal Use toothpaste with tartar and plaque ontrol, as well as mouthwash Brush your teeth with charcoal...

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Head to Toe Nutrition Series with Regan Janelle: How Sweet Potatoes Can Help Clear Your Skin

May 7, 2018
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Eat Healthy, Look Good, Skin Care Guide

It's Skin Deep [embed]https://youtu.be/RXw-yIL55IQ[/embed] I received my first compliment in years on my skin and I almost teared up. They asked me what I had been doing and I told them eating more sweet potatoes.  In my research on skin types and texture, vitamin A kept popping up. Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene which pretty much turns into Vitamin A once it ’s consumed. Sweet potatoes are also an anti-inflammatory food for my blood type which is a WIN all the way around for me. Skin Transformation I have noticed an incredible difference in the texture of my skin and even more of a natural glow. I also matched my topical regimen with my nutrition this month and I believe that has helped tremendously as well in these results. The...

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Transform your body

The 4 Things You Should Incorporate when Transforming Your Body

May 2, 2018
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The process of transforming your body Transforming your body takes a lot of work and dedication. The majority of people think it's an easy process to improve their health, but sometimes it can take as little to a month or years before seeing your body transform. The secret is - to transform your body you must stay consistent. Consistency is key in all aspects of life - no matter what goal you're trying to accomplish. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhy3WI5Dckp[/embed] Here are the 4 things you need to help transform your body Coaching - Whenever you start a weight loss journey for the first time, I recommend having a coach. You will be able to get the proper assistance you need in order to stay consistent and get the results you've always desired. Wellness Program...

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Head to Toe Nutrition Series with Regan Janell: How to Strengthen Your Hair with Food Vitamins

April 17, 2018
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Eat Healthy, Natural Hair Guide

Head to Toe Nutrition Series Black Girl Health is bringing something that’s health driven and catered to all of our Nubian Fit Chicks! “Head to Toe” will focus on the essential nutrients and vitamins needed for optimal health for our bodies. In this week's series, we are giving you tips on how to grow and strengthen your hair without having to consume hair vitamins. The key is to grow your hair naturally by consuming foods with natural vitamins. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2LxHe9J7A Are you looking to grow and transform your hair? Whether you wear it short, long, weave or without, the hair that grows from our head is one of the first things we consider when we talk about our health. We endure so much throughout the day like stress and hormonal irregularities are not foreign...

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Green Smoothie detox

5 Ways to Stay Fit by Completing A Weekly Detox

April 12, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Get Fit

Detox week isn't anything crazy, but I want the focus to be on consuming more foods that are high in fiber that will promote the release of toxins from the body. Here are 5 detox tips that will help you stick to the No Sweets Challenge: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNIw0yw3GcU[/embed] 1. Incorporate at least 1 green smoothie a day.  Green smoothies are great for breakfast or as a snack. They are full of fiber and it's an easy way to consume your veggies and fruits per day. 2. Eliminate toxic oils. Avoid cooking with vegetable oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil and canola oil. Instead experiment and cook with avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil or flaxseed oil. These oils are less toxic and help the digestive system. 3. Drink green...

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You Can Still be Fit and Enjoy Your Favorite Sweets

April 5, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Look Good

Do you crave sweets? When people think of being healthy, they often feel like they have to deprive themselves of sweets. The truth is, you don't! You just need to find healthy alternatives that will give you all the nutrition you need. Here's a pancake recipe that will help you satisfy your sweet tooth, but still provider your body some nutritional value. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BgyxDUpAfVH[/embed] Plant-based Maple Muffin Pancake Recipe: Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 small ripe banana 1tbsp chia seeds 1 scoop Banana maple muffin ( available www.gettrusupps.com) 1 cup + 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Vanilla extract & cinnamon to taste Add 3tbsp of warm water to the 1tbs of chia seeds. Cook batter in a non-stick pan with coconut oil over medium heat. Read the remaining recipe by @massy.arias above!  Key Takeaway If you have a sweet...

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Be Your Own Body Goals by Competing with Yourself

April 3, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Look Good, Stay Motivated

Why competing with yourself is healthy? It's important for people to understand that when starting your weight loss journey, it's not good to compare yourself to other people. When you begin to compare yourself, you often find yourself lost and it can become mentally draining. The road to fitness and becoming healthy takes time, so trust your process and know that if you remain consistent the results will come. Just use this fit chick as an example! [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4vF8FBttR[/embed] Stop making excuses and just do it! The more excuses you make, the longer it will take for you to accomplish any goal in life. You have to not only change your diet, but you must also transform your mind. Did you know that 80 percent of your success depends on...

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Don’t Rush Your Fitness Journey, It Takes Time!

March 27, 2018
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Why does "patience" and "fitness" have to work together? Have you ever weighed yourself and got frustrated with the scale? Or looked in the mirror and began to criticize your body? It's ok! We've all done it before. As women, our bodies are constantly changing. But instead of being patient with our bodies, we tend to want a major body transformation in a day. The truth is, it's unrealistic! It's not that our goals aren't reachable, it's the unrealistic time frame we give ourselves to reach them. Weight loss is a slow process and if you want to do it right, you have to be patient with your body. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BgybUDYlTQm[/embed] Here are 4 tips that will help you obtain patience during your fitness journey: Plan ahead and give your body time to transform. You...

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Meal Prepping is Key

How Meal Prepping is the Gateway to Transforming Your Body

March 20, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Look Good

Why is meal prepping important? Most people believe the key to weight loss is exercise. While exercise does play a major role in dropping those unwanted pounds, meal prepping is highly important because it will help you fight for the body you always desired. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BggvH0-giWY[/embed] Here are the 3 things you should do to prepare for meal prepping: Pick a day - The reason why picking a day to meal is highly encouraged is because this would actually help you stay on track. Most people use Sundays for meal prepping. It helps people with nutrition and fitness goals start the week off strong and end with a bang. Designating a day to meal prepping is extremely important if you're looking to earn consistent results. Pick the meals - Now that you...

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