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Summertime is almost here, folks! Time to break out the new summer recipes for your enjoyment! We've got a couple of really good ones for you.  They are delicious and (of course) full of vitamins and necessary nutrients to help you stay on target with your healthy lifestyle goals! As with all our recipes here on Relax and Reclaim , you'll be getting the easiest preparation instructions to make sure that you can duplicate the recipe(s) and (if you like) modify it to your own taste! Try preparing them (or have someone else do it for you) & let everybody know what you think. Comments are always welcome. A Simple Summer Salad 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup wild rice 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of lime juice 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 3  kiwi fruit , peeled and diced 1 cup seedless red or green grapes ,  halved 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts Preparation: Place broth i...

Curious About Going Raw? Here's What to Know Before You Dive In “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates  We’ve all grown up hearing it: eat your vegetables! But for some folks, that message goes a step further—into the realm of raw food. If you're wondering what it's about or thinking of giving it a shot, let’s break it down in everyday language. Eat your vegetables! So, What Is a Raw Food Diet? At its core, a raw food diet means eating mostly (or entirely) uncooked and unprocessed stuff. Think fresh fruits, crisp veggies, sprouted grains, nuts, seeds, and fermented treats. The key idea? Keep your food under about 117°F (47°C) to preserve its natural enzymes. These enzymes might help with digestion and nutrient absorption—but your body already does a solid job of making its own. Worth noting: Some foods are actually better for you when cooked. Cooked tomatoes, for instance, pack a more powerful antioxidant punch, and steamed s...

Warmer weather is here and you're ready for it, right? So let's check to make sure you've got everything you need, okay? Sunscreen? Check.  Oversized beach hat? Check.  That sleek new swimsuit you swore you’d earn with those winter workouts? Check... Wait a second—what gives? You're still not sliding into that swimsuit like you planned? Is the scale stuck? Picture it: You’ve been grinding hard — sweating it out like a champ , eating clean , staying focused . But now? The scale’s acting like it forgot how to count. Zero movement. Nada. For days. Maybe even weeks. yelling at the scale never works  Totally maddening, right? You’re putting in the work... but your body’s playing hard to get. Don’t throw in the towel just yet, Relax and Reclaim's got your back! Your body runs on rhythms and routines. If you can figure out what’s going on under the hood, you can crack the code and figure out the patterns to get things moving again. Let’s break down s...

What can you do to improve your health overall? Work out? Eat right? Well, when it comes to improving your health—whether physical, emotional, or mental—we often find ourselves looking backward.  We try to analyze the patterns, the triggers, the “why” behind how we got here. And while that self-reflection matters, there’s something just as important that we often overlook: what we choose to do next. If you can change your mind (or change HOW your mind perceives things) you can change your world. Let's do this! Understanding the Power of “What’s Next” It’s common to fixate on the events or habits that left us feeling broken, stuck, or off balance. Maybe it was burnout, chronic stress, a health scare, or a series of poor choices. But pinpointing the cause of our struggles isn't the same thing as healing from them. This unfortunately, keeps us in the victimhood mindset. Rather than staying stuck in the "why," try asking: "How can I make this situation into a ste...

Here at Relax and Reclaim we tend to focus on health, nutrition, and weight loss. These are extremely important subjects for discussion and we do our best to stay on topic.  Your physical health is crucial, but it's only a part of the total of you. There's also the subject of mental wellness. This is an equally important subject as well. We're going to tackle the victim mindset this time. Let's get into this.. Are You A Victim? If you’re not feeling good about yourself, it’s crucial to take action and make a change. There's just no alternative.  By addressing this, you can cultivate healthy relationships, and along the way (maybe even) find a level of fulfillment in your job.  Personally, I spent a good portion of my life feeling unworthy. It was suggested that I read some books that were supposed to help me to re-evaluate my state of mind at that point. I followed the recommendations I received and ultimately found no solutions. It wasn't a completely fruitless...

I got these recipes from a friend of mine that just recently switched to a more nutrient-dense diet. She revealed to me that not only are the recipes great for sustained health, but they are also great for fasting.   Since we covered fasting before  here on Relax and Reclaim, I figured it was a good idea to share them with you. After doing a few of these juices, she noted some VERY positive results like weight loss, higher energy, greater stamina and a plethora of other health improvements. So hopefully these recipe s will resonate with you so that you too may benefit the same way my friend did.  Enjoy! Recipe 1: Vegetable Juice Combo 2 Swiss chard leaves 1/2 beetroot 2 or 3 sprigs of watercress 3 carrots 1 celery stalk Wash with filtered or distilled water, cut and put in juicer. Recipe 2: Carrot-Apple Juice 2-3 Green Apples 1 carrot Fresh basil leaves Wash with filtered  or distilled water, cut and put in juicer. Recipe 3: Carrot-Vegetable Juice 1 handful of dan...

Overeating can cause gas bloating as well as abdominal discomfort. This also causes the digestive system to function abnormally as it's only able to break down significantly smaller portions of food on a gradual basis.  It's like filling up or over stuffing a bag without ever considering its capacity to endure compiled material. One of the main purposes for fasting is to detoxify or purify your body from various impurities. It gives your body the opportunity to fine-tune itself for complete balance . Fasting is a vital part of maintaining a balanced and healthy life. I'd like to briefly describe to you five highly effective fasting techniques. A trained medical professional should always be consulted before starting any alternative health therapies.Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the reader and not with this site or the author.  If you have any questions about whether or not fasting is a viable option, you should always consult with your physician first....