Big News … Because the World Needs More Goodness

The following post is sponsored by Sundown Naturals®. For our sponsored post policy, click here. You guys know that here at FBG, we are all about the goodness. We’re all about doing good, making good decisions and — most importantly — feeling good. So when we had the chance to partner with Sundown Naturals®, a brand that is all about putting out more goodness into the world, we were all like this: via GIPHY Seriously, dance party! Sundown Naturals is going on a 100% Goodness Tour and we are a part of it, acting as one of its “Goodness Gurus” and we couldn’t …

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Avocado Toast with Lemon and Kale

Avocado toast with lemon and kale is an easy, healthy lunch that takes about 5 minutes to make!

Yes, I have an avocado toast obsession. Avocados are a staple in my home, I always buy a bunch of unripe avocados then leave some in my fridge and some on my counter so they ripen at different times throughout the week. Plus they are so darn good for you, loaded with healthy fats, vitamins and nutrients and a great way to get more plant-based meals into your day.

This sandwich was inspired by my daughter, Karina who always orders this for lunch at Le Pain Quotidien in Manhattan when she’s at work. It’s so simple to make yourself, I made this for myself and my husband Tommy last week, and now he’s been asking me to make it again and again. Hope you enjoy!

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Avocado Egg Salad Toast with Smoked Salmon

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7 Awesomely Fun and Fit Mother’s Day Gifts

Want to get your mom something more fit and fun this year for Mother’s Day? Hey, us, too! Which is why we’ve put together seven fantastic Mother’s Day gifts that any active mom would be psyched to get. Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Truly Love 1. TRX PINK. You guys know how we feel about the TRX and TRX workouts, and this one is, yes, pink which is fun, but the most important part is that it gives back. The limited edition TRX PRO Pink Suspension Training Kit ($199.95) gives back 10 percent of purchases to Bright Pink, the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention …

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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 26)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan Week 26. You may notice Picadillo is back in my rotation this week. It’s one of my kids favorite recipes. Leftovers are wonderful in quesadillas, tacos, empanadas and just about anything you can think of!

Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 26)

Monday: Skinny Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Tuesday: Crock Pot Picadillo
Wednesday: Picadillo Quesadillas
Thursday: Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with Cauliflower Puree
Friday: Pizza night!
Saturday: Date night!
Sunday – Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs with Broccoli Orzo
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Rise In Meat Allergies Triggered By A Tick Bite

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It usually starts as a slight itchy sensation within the mouth or sometimes even just around the lips or tongue, often times brushed off as a small allergy that sometimes hours later it wakes you up in your sleep scratching away or feel your face, lips or eyes swelling.

This is a sign of a nasty allergy that happens to a lot of people and very recently, a grim indicator of an allergy caused by a tick bite and a meat allergy that has been rapidly spreading across the eastern and southern United States. They call this creature the lone star tick.

Dr. Scott Commins, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Thurston Research Center of the University of North Carolina, said that there have already been some 3500 cases reported about this allergic condition and they expect to see more.

This condition has been reported as early as twenty years ago, but have not had much incidents reported, however, there is a big increase in the number of incidents since last year.

Known as the alpha-gal syndrome, this is characterized by a tick bite in people that can trigger an allergic response after consuming red meat which is followed by tell-tale signs of like swollen lips, face, breathing problems and numbness that could even be deadly unless immediate medical attention is sought.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still does not have a database of this condition, but Dr. Commins pointed out they have received reports from several areas in the United States and they are seeing a steady increase in the number of incidents.

Researchers believe that this may have started with a tick picking up the alpha-gal after biting a deer, assistant professor Dr. Andrew Nickels, from Vanderbilt pointed out.

Dr. Nickels said that when the tick bites a human it gets to pass along the alpha –gal substance that is usually found in all types of red meats from beef, corn, venison and lamb.

While those suffering from allergies are usually complain about a terrible stomach upset or several abdominal cramping even after 6 hours long since it was last eaten.

Although the scientists claimed that it may take some time before they can finalize the result of the study, they said that it definitely can highlight the details to improve and enhance diagnosis of the condition.

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Red Cabbage: A Worthy Superfood

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They look the same and are shaped likewise, except for the colour but in fact there’s more to red cabbage than meets the eye.

Also known as the purple cabbage, it is a cruciferous vegetable that is often used as an ingredient for salads or sautéed with other leafy vegetables for a tasty and delicious meal. It is also eaten raw just like the green cabbage.

One good selling point of the red cabbage is its insoluble fiber that prevents constipation, reduces risks of diverticular diseases and relives symptoms caused by gastrointestinal problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Compared to green cabbage, the red variety packs more punch and contains more nutrients that are beneficial to the body.

Here are some more facts that could make you love your red cabbages some more.

1) Immune system booster

Red cabbage is high in vitamin C needed by the body to enhance the immune system’s protection against diseases.

2) Anti-inflammatory properties and prevents arthritis

It contains vast amounts of phytonutrients that helps provide resistance to swelling and inflammation. It is rich in anthocyanins that is highly effective against inflammation, particularly arthritis.

3) Lowers risk of osteoporosis and promotes healthy bones

Red cabbage is also rich in vitamin K, that is responsible for producing much-needed proteins that sustains bone calcium to prevent bone loss and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

4) Effective against degenerative diseases

Studies have shown that the rich anthocyanin content of red cabbage is effective in fighting off degenerative diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and Huntington’s disease.

The rich antioxidant properties of anthocyanins are highly effective in reversing cellular damage caused by these chronic diseases.

5) Promotes good gastrointestinal health

Red cabbage is now gaining popularity as an alternative to green and Chinese cabbage varieties in the making of the Korean traditional food kimchi.

Kimchi, a fermented food made of cabbage, has become world-renowned and is now being widely marketed all over the world. What makes it more special is its rich pro-biotic properties that is triggered during the fermentation process.

Probiotics are responsible for fighting toxic substances in in the stomach and along the intestinal tract to keep it clean and functioning properly.

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Some Flu Deaths Caused By Immune Response Not The Virus

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This, after a team led by researchers from Yale University suggests that deaths in older people initially thought to be caused the influenza virus is actually caused by the body’s response to an invading flu virus, by secreting an antiviral protein called interferons that attack the effects of the flu virus.

The production of these vital antiviral proteins decline as people age and by the time a person reaches the age of 65, the amount of interferons in the body are not enough to ward off the damaging effects of the flu virus.

This was published very recently in the Science journal where the study demonstrated that the replication process of the flu virus is not powerful enough to drive death due to the seasonal flu.

The study’s senior author Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology and medical investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, pointed out that their study shows that older people are more susceptible to influenza due to the lack of ability to mount an attack through an antiviral response.

No less than 90 percent of deaths linked to flu each year in elderly people aged 65 and above all over the world.

The researchers conducted the study by creating mice models that imitated reduced immune response among the elderly and blocked the genes that enabled the immune system to detect flu and letting the virus replicate where it was responsible for causing an inflammation that led to the flu deaths.

Dr. Iwasaki said that it needed the host response that included neutrophils or white blood cells that are responsible for inflammation to fend of infection.

These neutrophils are triggered by inflammasomes which are heavy duty inflammatory response usually topped by the body for virulent infections. These are so powerful that these cells also damage lung tissues as a side effect.

Dr. Iwasaki, however, said that their findings would highlight the quest for new strategies to combat flu and may even be able to address the incidence of deaths among the elderly.

The World Health Organization defines influenza as a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and occasionally the lungs. It is usually indicative of a fever about to set in and lasts for about three days to 1 week with symptoms ranging from body pains, fever, muscle aches and severe headache, among others.

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