I am always astounded by how quickly the world changes by new technology that’s developed. Everything is becoming simple, instantaneous and accessible. Now with the use of technology we can even become healthier!

One amazing device I use everyday is called FitBit. It logs my meals, workouts, and weight. It even tracks how many steps I take through out the day and my calorie intake! There are many devices on the market today that track fitness, its truly a brilliant technology! It’s little innovations such as these that can really improve the quality of life. Share what your favorite health related technology is by tweeting with the hashtag #iorganic

 Among all of the personal goals you may have for the year 2012, try to think outside the box and reach a goal for not only yourself but for our planet as well! There are 6 billion people living on it and that number is only growing larger. It is important for everyone to do their part in maintaining the area and environments we live in. Take a look at the list below; even taking the time to form one of these into a habit will help!

• Avoid Waste: Recycle
• Stop using paper and plastic bags, instead use a recycled tote
• Stop buying bottled water, use your personal aluminum bottle
• Stop getting those unwanted catalogs you just toss away!
• Completely fill your dishwasher, avoid hand washing
• Stop wasting gas and increase your mileage by checking your tire pressure.

Which of these can you start implementing into your life? The Earth is taken for granted by so many people, it is time more of us start appreciating it!

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I often find that many people tend to skip breakfast, which seems like a smart thing to do if you aren’t hungry, why not cut the extra calories right? That’s completely wrong! If you skip breakfast often you are denying your body what it needs and your losing out on my many positive benefits! You can’t just eat a pastry in the morning and call that “ breakfast” though; you must eat a complete meal with fiber, organic whole grains and organic protein! Check out the ten reasons why YOU should eat breakfast everyday…

Eating breakfast will…

• Enhance your immune system
• Improve your skin
• Keep yourself thin
• Stabilize energy levels
• Help you live longer
• Boost your thought process
• Help your heart
• Reduce metabolic syndrome
• Reduce risk of developing eating disorders
• Give you your essential nutrients

Now that you know why breakfast is so important, start your days out the right way! Try cooking up an egg, toasting some whole grain bread or eating a bowl of fruit! There are many healthy and delicious options for you to choose in the morning, all it takes are the right decisions to improve your health and your life!

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The beginning of the year allows everyone to start fresh and begin to work at any goal they’ve wanted to accomplish. For many, these goals are usually health related, and often the desired result is to lose weight. Although that is a great goal to strive for, one thing to take into consideration is doing it the healthy way. Evaluate how you want to accomplish your goals and think about how you can aid to losing those extra couple of pounds, while also boosting your health! Changing your lifestyle to that of an organic one is definitely a great and easy goal to achieve! Here are some tips to help you start!

• Save money on organic food by looking for coupons, or signing up for mailing lists from your local market.

• Start off by trying different organic products as you transition into buying mostly organic, but make sure to know which items are imperative to buy organic (see my previous blogs)

• Know how to read and understand organic labels- organic food labels must have a certified United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Organic seal.

• Start your own organic vegetable garden! You will have no doubt in your mind that you are getting the most nutrition over anything you can buy in the store.

• Use natural cleaning products- inhaling the harsh chemicals and fumes many of the conventional brands have is very unhealthy for you.

The benefits of living an organic lifestyle are worth every penny, and all the time it takes to get used to it. Your body will thank you!

I want to wish everyone a Happy and Organic New Year!!