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Add a little Alkaline to Your Morning

It is (somewhat) common knowledge, that for optimal health, our bodies should be in a more alkaline than acidic state. Too much acidity makes our bodies a breeding ground for disease, including cancer. So, what can we do?

The best way to combat acidity is to consume alkaline foods and beverages in our everyday diets by eating lots of fruits and vegetables. And, another simple way of starting the day off with alkaline is to replace your morning cup of coffee with lemon and water - YES! It’s that simple.

While acidic in flavor, lemon is actually alkalinizing to the body and is great for the immune system, with its vitamin C and astringent properties - these are only some of the benefits of lemon.

So how simple is it? Just squeeze ¼ to ½ a lemon (preferably organic) into some warm water – then stir and drink. That’s it! You’ve got the perfect drink to kick off a mini-detox, get your insurance against colds and a revved up metabolism for the day.

Now, you could just stop there. But, if you want to get really crazy, then add a little raw honey to the mix. Not only will you get more of the alkalinizing benefits, since honey is also good for your immune system and amazing at reducing inflammation, it tastes great too!

So give lemon water in the morning a try …and add some raw honey while you’re at it. Your body will thank you ;)

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Oh, and While we are Talking about Honey…Let’s Save Some Bees!

So, in case you haven’t heard, here’s what we know. Bees. World-Wide. Are. Dying. And, if you aren’t exactly a big fan of bees (especially, if you’ve ever found yourself on the business end of a stinger), then you may be thinking…’Why does this matter?’

Well, here’s why. Not only are bees adorable (who doesn’t like black & yellow stripes?) and cuddly (um, well… not so much), but these industrious and sprightly little workers *the honey bees* are responsible for pollinating a huge chunk, more than 90 types, of the crops that we humans consume.

To be more specific, “one-third of the human diet comes from insect-pollinated plants, and the honeybee is responsible for 80 percent of that pollination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” (nbcnews.com)

To get even more specific, here are some examples of what we could lose along with the bees (care2.com) ….

  • pears
  • blueberry, raspberry, blackberry
  • almonds, Brazil nuts
  • pumpkins – all squashes
  • avocado
  • mango, star fruit
  • cocoa…yes chocolate!

I don’t know about you, but a world without avocado, chocolate, pumpkins (Halloween, anyone?) and honey is not a world I want to live in. And, did I mention that these are only some of the crops we could lose?!  I think it’s obvious that bees are really, really important and that we can’t continue to ignore this problem.

Now, it would take more than just one blog post to talk about all the different reasons that the bees are in crisis -- so for today, let’s just focus on what we can do to help. Here are some ways to get started: (Adapted from care2.com)

  • Eat organic -- pesticides kill insects, including bees so the more demand we can create for organic pesticide-free crops the better for the bees (and for us!)
  • Buy local honey -- Support your local beekeepers
  • Plant bee-friendly plants -- check online for the best kinds
  • Spread the word!!!

Even something as simple as trying to eat organic whenever possible can make a big difference. So, join us, do what you can and let’s save some bees today!

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