A high fiber diet is crucial for many reasons. Good amounts of fiber are a must for good health. It keeps your digestive system working properly, helps elimination from the body, and is rich in vitamins and nutrients.An increased amount of fiber can also help you feel fuller longer, which is very important if you are trying to lose weight.A study conducted at the Harvard School of Medicine found that men who consumed 12 grams of fiber a day were twice as likely to develop precancerous colon changes as men whose daily fiber intake was 30 grams or higher.Scientist are not exactly sure why fiber can help reduce the risks of colon cancer. However, it is thought that insoluble fiber adds bulk to stools, which helps speed their trip through the intestines, which leaves less time for carcinogenic changes.Other studies have shown that healthy levels of fiber can also help prevent breast cancer, heart disease, digestive disorders, diabetes, and even obesity.If you suffer … [Read more...]
TweetNames of God (a series)JealousFor you shall worship no other god; for the Lord, Whose name is Jealous, is a jealous (impassioned) God. Exodus 34:14I love my God...our God! I love that He is filled with real emotion. Our emotions came from Him. Unfortunately, we put sin in the mix and emotions can be ugly...VERY ugly! The coolest part of God's emotions is that they are felt and expressed without the sin equation. They are expressed in the purest form.We serve a jealous God. He does not want to compete for our affections or time. The other "gods" in our lives can be many things we may not even realize have become gods.Let me give you some examples of some of the gods you and I may be worshiping. There are MANY more that I can name...but...I believe this will be enough to get us thinking more, and our eyes will be opened to our own "personal gods."The work god, the time god, and the activities god ~ Is the work you do inside or outside the home so time consuming, that you never seem to … [Read more...]
TweetWell fall is here! Below you will find some great craft and activity ideas to do with your kids! Note: Our next feature will have some wonderful ideas AND recipes for Thanksgiving!Fun Fall Activities and Crafts for KidsACTIVITIESFall winds blow and leaves make their decent from tree limbs. It is the perfect time for fun autumn activities for kids. Here are some ways to have fun with your kids this fall:Create a fall collage for the yard: This is a great way to get your kids involved in beautifying your front lawn for the fall season. Materials you will need to create your autumn yard collage include hay bales, pumpkins (all sizes), scarecrows, etc. Anything related to fall will look wonderful. Stack your hay bales to create a backdrop. Next, place a huge scarecrow on the center of the stack. Then add other complimentary fall accessories. Happy Autumn or Fall Cards: Supply each child with markers, paper, glue, glitter, stickers, etc. Let them make several cards and write a special … [Read more...]
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