NuSpecies Blog

Lessons Learned From NuSpecies’ Women

As you may have heard in various news reports on the state of human health, cancer cases and other diseases are on the rise. This is usually in context of some new medical technology or treatment o...

Give Yourself Some Love

You know that negative thought you repeat to yourself daily? Maybe you haven't noticed it yet, or worse, you think you’re right so you don't realize it's a voluntary thought. When it comes up today...

Think. And Repeat

We've all had many health goals over the years. We start off motivated and last about two weeks before we go back to our old habits. It's likely we've failed over and over because we didn't meditat...

Make an Appointment

Today is a new opportunity to make a better choice for your health. If you keep saying that you'll eventually get to it, remember, "eventually" isn't a day. It never comes. "If it's not schedule...

What are the top 3 things you love about yourself?

Today is a new opportunity to make a better choice for your health. We all have weaknesses and strengths. I know I spend too much time worrying about improving my weaknesses. Do you? Although we s...

Eat Fruit Today

Today is a new opportunity to make a better choice for your health. Eat Fruit. Today is about adding some fruit to your day or making fruit one of your meals, like a smoothie. Ideally, a large p...

Stop Planning to Exercise and Start Moving Your Body

Get a break at work? Are the stairs hiding around the corner from the elevator? Do your children want to play? Driving a long distance? Whatever you’re doing today, create 15 minutes to move your ...

Are You Alive? Your Food Should Be Too.

Today is a new opportunity to make a better choice for your health. Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress. Eat some raw veggies with one of your meals. It doesn’t matter what you’re eat...

Slow Down To Get Ahead

Today is a new opportunity to make a better choice for your health. Slow Down Take smaller bites and chew longer. Put your car on cruise control. Think longer before you speak - If you don’t have...

Don't Forget to Breathe

Having a tense moment? Close your eyes. Breathe in through your nose for 10 seconds, puffing out your belly (not your chest). Hold it for a moment. Now exhale as slowly and controlled as yo...

Processed "Food" - What, Why and How?

Processed foods are not real. They actually aren't food in the sense that food is a biologically appropriate source of energy for the human body. They are food products or food commodities, just li...

Banana Sushi

This quick and easy snack is sure to satisfy any craving throughout the day. They can be eaten right away or frozen and kept for a treat later on. Directions Using any amount of peeled bananas, ...

Apple Nachos

This recipe is great as an after-school snack for children or a fruity alternative to tortilla chips and salsa for parties. The choice is yours! Dip: 2 cups loosely packed Medjool dates, pitted ...

Fruit Drinks vs. Soda: Is There a Difference?

Most of us perceive juice as being healthier than soda. However, both beverages contain about the same amount of calories. An 8-ounce serving of juice or soda typically contains about 120 to 150 c...

Eggplant Chips & Cucumber Dip

Eggplant Chips 2 eggplants, peeled and sliced thin 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chipotle Mix olive oil, water, agav...

Raw Food FAQ's

1. What is a raw food? Raw foods are foods that have never been heated above 118 F (42 C). This means that they are likely in their freshest possible form. Raw foods are unprocessed, unpreserved, a...

Caffeine Free Energy

Although there are health benefits in drinking coffee, there are more health conscious ways to get a quick boost of energy. Most of us grab a cup of coffee to start our days but by a certain time w...

What is the Pleasure Trap?

A term coined by Dr. Alan Golhamer and Dr. Douglas J. Lisle, the pleasure trap undermines health and happiness. When we engage in pleasurable activities such as eating and sexual engagement we secr...

Orange Ginger Smoothie

Immune boosting smoothie, quick and easy with basic ingredients you probably already have in your house. It only takes minutes and cleanup is a quick rinse. Ingredients: 2 peeled oranges 2 m...

Pineapple Kale Coconut Smoothie

Green Smoothie with a Pina Colada Twist! Refreshing for the summer. Ingredients: 2 Cups Fresh Pineapple 2 Frozen Ripe Bananas 1 Cup Coconut Milk (you can adjust this depending on the consist...