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Sickle cell anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is the most common form of the sickle cell disease; it is passed down through genes from parents. Sickle cell disease is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells, shaped like a crescent. Normal red blood cells are soft and round, having a disc-shape. Sickle […]
March 27, 2014
Rice Bran Oil Was featured in March’s holBOX as a skin, nail and cooking oil. Rice Bran Oil is extracted from the bran of the rice kernel. It is contains 39% linoleic acid, the Omega 6 fatty acid, and oleic acid, which is the Omega 9 fatty acid. Rice Bran Oil is also high in […]
March 25, 2014
For our March edition Green Lentils were featured as a part of our “Freestyle Edition: All Things Natural”. Lentils are a powerhouse of awesome nutrition. They are a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin and vitamin K, but are particularly rich in dietary fiber, lean protein, folate and iron. The Centers for Disease Control […]
March 25, 2014
Lentils come in a variety of types, usually described by the color. Red lentils are by far the fastest cooking and are often used in Indian cuisine. However the green and brown varieties of lentils are more nutritious than than red variety. Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils 2 cups water 1/4 to 1/2 teas sea […]
March 24, 2014
This may come as a news to those new the the holistic lifestyle, lentils make for a great vegan burger and even if you are a fan of meats, you can still enjoy a delicious meatless burger that tastes as amazing as a burger made with meat!!! TIP: Try everything at least once. 1 1/4 […]
March 19, 2014
A prune is any of various plum cultivars, mostly Prunus domestica or European Plum, sold as fresh or dried fruit. The dried fruit is also referred to as a dried plum. In general, fresh prunes are freestone cultivars, whereas most other plums grown for fresh consumption are clingstone. The fiber content in prune juice offers […]
March 17, 2014
This Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes spiked with anchovies, garlic and vinegar pairs well with white fish or roasted chicken. Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Total Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons chopped pancetta or turkey bacon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups chopped cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar […]
March 13, 2014
Exercising is a great way to obtain healthy skin and reducing acne, how so do you say….well exercise increase blood flow, which means more nutrients get to your skin. It also promotes elimination of toxins and strengthens internal organs to work more efficiently. We have learned that open pores at times can be key to […]
March 9, 2014
Recently a few holBOX researchers looked into the benefits and results of using onion juice to enhance hair growth. This past month we have talked a lot about skin care and since our scalp is of the skin organ we felt that it’s only right that we explore holistic remedies for the scalp. We have […]
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March 31, 2014
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